Involuntary Celibacy

Recent studies show that most Americans will spend an average of 19 years of their adult life single.  Some of those will "play the field," some will be serially monogamous before finding a lasting partnership, and some will choose to spend some or all of that time celibate. And other research shows that many people in long term relationships will go through a period of involuntary celibacy—celibacy foist upon them by circumstances beyond their control and not of their choosing because of the medical or emotional unavailability of a long term partner. 

Involuntary celibacy can destroy a marriage or long term partnership, but it doesn't have to.  Dr. Rosenquist has successfully treated many relationships where sex had been scarce or absent for months and years at a time.

Whether by choice or circumstance, a season (or even a lifetime) of celibacy can be sensuous and vibrant.  Sexuality, after all, is not just genital even though our hypersexual culture would have us believe otherwise. 

Learn how to be fully alive to all your senses and fully present in your body and read about sensuous celibacy.  Consider dance for example.  Research now shows that  dancing not only keeps the body in shape, but helps sharpen the brain by improving memory skills and overall cognitive functioning.   The Argentine Tango is particularly effective in improving balance, preventing neurological disorders, increasing heart health, and improving social skills.

Life isn't always what we wished for, but it can still be great!