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Celibacy is the abstention from sexual activity. Usually, the word is used to describe abstention from all sexual activity for religious purposes. The Roman Catholic Church requires this of priests in the Latin Rite (the post-Vatican II "New Mass" and the most popular throughout the world) and Tridentine Rite (the pre-Vatican II "Latin Mass" used by some churches). Celibacy is not a requirement for priests of other rites (including Eastern Rite Catholics), or already-married Anglican priests who convert to Catholicism, though priests cannot marry after the death of their spouse (this has always been the case with deacons as well). "Celibacy" is the act of restraining from sexual intercourse, either for a chosen amount of time or indefinitely. The choice to be celibate may or may not be for religious reasons. Popular humourist blogger Martin Poulter of the websiteThe Kewl Doods n Chyks http://doodznchyx.wordpress.com/ maintains a Celibacy FAQ at http://www.faqs.org/faqs/alt-sex/celibacy/ in which he lists a number of advantages to the celibate lifestyle, including less anxiety about a range of sexual concerns, more time, money and energy for other pursuits, greater self esteem and no embarrassing sexual incidents. Celibacy means swearing or deciding to avoid all forms of sexual contact, often as part of a religious tradition. (It should not be confused with asexuality, which is simply an absence of interest in sexual contact.) Celibacy of some sort is featured in many major religions, including Hinduism and the Roman Catholic Church. Celibacy is only a semi-permanent choice for Buddhist monks who can leave the monastic life and marry at any time. Unlike abstinence, which is an important and unsuccessful part of conservative sex education, celibacy is considered to be life long, in general, and a vow of celibacy prevents a person marrying. Roman Catholic Priests are usually required to be celibate for life, see exceptions below. Protestants are generally relaxed about people, including priests, minis

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Celibacy is the abstention from sexual activity. Usually, the word is used to describe abstention from all sexual activity for religious purposes. The Roman Catholic Church requires this of priests in the Latin Rite (the post-Vatican II "New Mass" and the most popular throughout the world) and Tridentine Rite (the pre-Vatican II "Latin Mass" used by some churches). Celibacy is not a requirement for priests of other rites (including Eastern Rite Catholics), or already-married Anglican priests who convert to Catholicism, though priests cannot marry after the death of their spouse (this has always been the case with deacons as well). Celibacy is required of all bishops and archbishops (including their leader, the Pope). Monks and nuns also include celibacy in their vows upon joining a religious order. While bishops were always celibate, as well as monks and nuns in religious orders, the modern celibacy requirements for priests were originally created due to legal issues regarding the inheritance of property. Over time, however, support for priestly celibacy became linked to the belief that it enables the clergy to be completely devoted to God and to their entire flock. Although the word celibacy can also refer to the unmarried state, this usage is rare. Celibacy means swearing or deciding to avoid all forms of sexual contact, often as part of a religious tradition. (It should not be confused with asexuality, which is simply an absence of interest in sexual contact.) Celibacy of some sort is featured in many major religions, including Hinduism and the Roman Catholic Church. Celibacy is only a semi-permanent choice for Buddhist monks who can leave the monastic life and marry at any time. Unlike abstinence, which is an important and unsuccessful part of conservative sex education, celibacy is considered to be life long, in general, and a vow of celibacy prevents a person marrying. Roman Catholic Priests are usually required to be celibate for life, see exceptions below. Protestants are generally relaxed about people, including priests, ministers, pastors whatever marrying and having sex afterwards, the Shakers were an exception and required even married couples who converted to stop sex with each other. "Celibacy" is the act of restraining from sexual intercourse, either for a chosen amount of time or indefinitely. The choice to be celibate may or may not be for religious reasons. Popular humourist blogger Martin Poulter of the websiteThe Kewl Doods n Chyks http://doodznchyx.wordpress.com/ maintains a Celibacy FAQ at http://www.faqs.org/faqs/alt-sex/celibacy/ in which he lists a number of advantages to the celibate lifestyle, including less anxiety about a range of sexual concerns, more time, money and energy for other pursuits, greater self esteem and no embarrassing sexual incidents. Among the sexual concerns identified by Poulter as not affecting celibates are: not having to think about contraception or protection against sexually transmitted infections, not having to worry about impotence, genital grooming, whether or not to swallow, how to have sex without waking others in the house, whether you and your partner are sexually compatible, and whether you or your partner are good enough in bed. Poulter further asserts that celibates do not have to expend the time, energy or money searching for a mate that non-celibates do, and may therefore have more of these resources to devote to other pursuits that may ultimately be more satisfying. Celibates also avoid some of the potentially more frustrating aspects of the dating game in not having to attend tedious parties hoping to find someone to sleep with and not experiencing rejection at nightclubs an other social venues, or feeling inadequate for being single. Some embarrassing sexual incidents avoided by celibates that are identified by Poulter include failure to undo a bra or get out of bondage gear, bedroom furniture being broken, family members coming home unexpectedly and interrupting sexual escapades, realising the morning after a one-night-stand that you do not find your partner attractive and having to politely excuse yourself or usher them out the door, forgetting their name, and agreeing to perform a sexual favour and then realising that you are repulsed by the activity whilst performing it. Poulter also argues that voluntarily abstaining from sex can result in increased clarity of thought and a greater sense of inner peace and well-being, less anxiety about your own physical attractiveness as well as better relationships in which your partner knows that you are with them for their mind and personality and not just for their body. Kinsey4 13:14, August 16, 2010 (UTC)