Hello Lila. Welcome to DS.

Near as I can tell, there is nowhere on 21st century Earth where sex is not glorified and crazed. I often wonder if the contemporary First World measures relationship prowess in the Ex-Collections. It's not who you love. It in how fast you can fill your personal Toxic People Landfill.

All of which only heightens my admiration for the folks in the "Worth the Wait" movement. I wish I could do more than pick up my pompoms to cheer you on, but it's a toughie. I'm a child sex trafficking survivor. I have especially horrific insight on just how tough sexual depravity has gotten.

Thank you for your courage in defying that cultural tide. You are my hero. Literally and sincerely. Thank you for doing what was not permitted for me.

❤

You are not alone. That's who you are don't make anyone change your mind. Keep your word. I believe you would found someone that accept that. I repeat those words to me every day.

Blessings and Light , congratulations on making this major decision about your Life, it is your life and what I can tell you is as beautiful as sex can be it comes with great responsibilities,, it can be distracting from knowing what's real and inportant and can cloud your thoughts when needing to let go of something, With the right person it can be beautiful and can help you in knowing more about you, Let's be clear marriage is great but all marriages don't work so I'd advise you instead of waiting for marriage why not for now wait for that person who fuels your soul and excited you when they aren't around, who respects and hears you and encourages you to further your goals and dreams and you do the same for that person, remind yourself when you begin to feel things why this choice is inportant to you because when you understand why it's easier to explain that to someone else, Let it be your choice not something guilted on you from parents, family friends or fear, Enjoy this magical place called Life , Create Wonder, Inspire others and connect to like-minded people, Find a space to connect to God or whoever you call upon for enlightenment and praise, Be smart and remember celibacy isn't just vaginal and penis intercourse so if you are truly serious about celibacy there's no oral or anal exchange from no one,, be honest and upfront with those you see are interested in the beginning so no one can say they didn't know,, bike rides, swimming, yoga, dance, paint classes, cooking classes, wine tasting tours, helping those who are unable to fend for themselves also helps with training your thoughts, If this is inportant to you show it by how you present yourself in the world, God Bless you

That is great advice. Distracting thoughts are key..

You are not alone, I wish I had never had the childhood I had and had been able to wait and found the right person in my life without the craziness of the first world.
Live your moral code and be proud of it, sex will trick you into so many things that will continue to cause self doubt. You can see clearer without sex outside of marriage.

Sex is your gift, your body is your gift, dont give your gift away, dont hurt it and dont let others hurt it.

Dont be a trophy, dont let others control you, just because they are weak doesnt mean you are or you have to be.

Hi, I really admire you. It is very challenging to be true to yourself in a society, as you say, where sex is glorified and crazed. I wish I had waited and I encourage all young people to wait until the moment is right or they are ready. There is certainly no shame in that. I think it is an intelligent decision that you will appreciate some day when you look back.