I committed to celibacy for a year... but the result was NOT what I expected

I committed to celibacy for a year... but the result was NOT what I expected

When author Melissa Febos decided to stop having sex, it wasn't because of a breakup, a religious epiphany, or a viral celibacy challenge.

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