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I am Alexis, and I've chosen to be celibate for seven years now
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I have received a lot of backlash, mainly from males. I cannot see one single reason why this would be of interest to anybody
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Another attention seeker. She has no idea what she's missing out on
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She better not let me catch her in public. I'm Alexis' father. In the back of my mind, I just knew you were going to be like me
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seeking out partners. Just felt like you'd be missing out on a big part of life
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By being celibate, are you afraid that it'll keep guys away from you? I am Alexis. I was fed up with dating, so I decided to become celibate
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I have currently been celibate for about seven years now. I decided to become celibate due to spiritual development, tired of the dating apps, and just decided to focus solely on my spiritual growth
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I started making TikTok content about three months ago about my celibacy journey
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Since I publicly came out based on my decision to become celibate, I have received a lot of backlash, mainly from males
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A lot of hate comments. The worst thing I have received is assault threat online
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And this is from males twice my seniors. It's disgusting. Some of the comments I have received since sharing my celibacy story are who asked
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Also, who would want to be with a person who's willing to do that? The sheer stubbornness and determination it would take to be in a relationship with the person would be a nightmare
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I cannot see one single reason why this would be of interest to anybody
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Another attention seeker. She has no idea what she's missing out on
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She better not let me catch her in public. Sometimes it does take me back a bit
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But other times I find myself calling my friends or family just to bring me back to reality
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to remind me that those people don know me In the beginning since becoming celibate it was a bit challenging due to my decision which was pretty much different than my peers around me at the time However because I have a solid support system they tend to help make the process a bit easier
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At this current time, I do not miss intimacy. However, that is due to my diagnosis with endometriosis
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A lot of the symptoms that comes from endometriosis impacts my day-to-day life
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It has impacted my dating life in the past where **** hurts
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Intimacy hurts physically. With celibacy, it is easier for me to solely focus on myself
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rather than become intimate with someone and introduce them to something that they're not necessarily comfortable with
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I actually plan on being celibate until I find the right person
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However, if I don't find the right person, the rest of my life
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Today my dad is coming over to discuss my decision on becoming celibate
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However, I am very nervous about this. When I revealed to my dad that I decided to become celibate, he was floored
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He was stunned. The young lady I was in my 20s is the complete opposite of who I am now in my 30s
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I'm Alexis' father. What did you think when she first told you that she was becoming celibate
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At first, it threw me off because I knew how I lived my life
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My biggest reservation was the outside world. I know how people are
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They always have something negative to say. So how did you feel about me sharing that I was celibate with you
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Well, at first it threw me for a loop because I don't know why in the back of my mind
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I just knew you were going to be like me, seeking out partners
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Yeah. What were your initial concerns and reservations? My initial concerns were it just felt like you'd be missing out on a big part of life. Yeah
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And I had to realize you not me and you have your own mind The concerns is I just know how people are by judging They judge you on every little thing Since becoming celibate the guys you dated how have they acted
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Once it hit social media, I had a few reach out to me, you know, just really inspired by it
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However, trying to pursue a future with me, nonexistent. Since becoming celibate, I still do date
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However, I'm not in a committed relationship. I share on the first date with guys that I am celibate how it's just a in-person conversation
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So it's never been through text or through social media. Normally when I share that I am celibate on the first date, guys are floored
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They cannot believe it. After revealing that I am celibate, guys do share that they no longer want to pursue anything
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When I have shared with my peers my decision on being celibate, a lot of them at first were stunned
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The pushback is often my future relationships. Do you want to get married? Do you want to have kids
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How that would impact my dating life. But again, like I share with anyone, I'm just more of a day-to-day person
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So if it comes, it comes. If it doesn't, I'll still be okay. By being celibate, are you afraid that it will keep guys away from you
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Not really. I feel like it really is a superpower. It kind of weeds them out from those that actually see potential
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versus those that are just looking for a quick hookup. Is it pretty hard to stay celibate during these trying times
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In the beginning, it was a bit challenging, but over time and self-discipline, not anymore
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Do you feel like you're missing out on anything by being celibate? Not at all
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My 20s, I experienced a lot. So, no, I feel like I'm right on time, if anything
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Okay. I'm glad you passed the 20s there. Thank you. Do you think that you could ever be celibate No No No I in my 50s started young I enjoy all my little moments in life I enjoy the company ever wanted too much
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How would you feel if my brother decided to be celibate? Just like you, whatever y'all want, you, your brother, sister, I'm behind you 100%
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Like you said, it's a personal thing. Right. If that's what he wants, I'm behind him
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Do you have a date or future plans on breaking your celibacy
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When I bring you a son-in-law, hopefully. But other than that, if I don't meet the one, then no
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I just plan on carrying this out for a lifetime. You got it. You got it
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Thank you. What do you think about my celibacy now? Since you've given me the reasons, I'm all for it
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This is a personal journey, and I'm happy that you're learning to love yourself and getting to know yourself
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So I understand the reason. You set your mind to do something, you follow through
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So I'm happy. I'm glad you're out in the 20s. Yeah. You was running a little wild, but I'm so happy you slowed down
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So I'm getting ready to go out, hang out with the girls at the local bar
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and hopefully I get to meet some fellas. I never feel nervous to tell guys that I'm celibate
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just because I'd just rather for them to know ahead of time than later down the line
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Being celibate definitely works for me and my lifestyle. Just with me becoming celibate, I think has enhanced my day-to-day life
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To people that judge my decision on becoming celibate that do not know me in reality
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I really feel they need a life check. To say the least, they need a life check because my decisions shouldn't impact your day-to-day
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movement in your life. Thank you