Celibacy Is Now a Part of the Philadelphia Region’s Dating Scene
Being sexy is what it’s all about when you’re a burlesque performer, and Rita Brujeria of Upper Darby knows how to make that work on stage.
But offstage, the 29-year-old has chosen to remain celibate and has been so since 2019, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
“We’re gonna go out to dinner, you’re not going to get anything. Sorry to break it to you,” said Rita Brujeria, who the Inquirer is referring to by a stage name.
Brujeria is part of a group in Philadelphia that has actively chosen to swear off sex, part of a nationwide sex recession celibate trend.
The reasons are varied. Some want stronger platonic relationships or a stronger faith.
Others are recovering from sexual violence and want to reclaim their own bodies.
Then there’s the pandemic.
In 2019, Brujeria was taking a short break from dating and sex after getting out of a serious relationship.
That break got longer, thanks to COVID. Now, Brujeria doesn’t want to go back to how things were.
“When I was in my early 20s, that pressure of, ‘Oh, they’re gonna expect something after this date,’ was always there in the forefront of my mind,” Brujeria said.
Read more about Philadelphia’s intentional celibate dating scene at The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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