Omarion could also be one in every of R&B’s most fascinating males, however he abstained from intercourse for 3 years on the peak of his profession.

The singer stopped by André Duqum’s Know Thyself podcast on Tuesday (August 20) and mirrored on the methods wherein his celibacy journey has affected his psychological, bodily and non secular well being.

“That was an interesting time,” he mentioned. “I kinda took it on as a challenge … When I decided to become celibate, it was because I was really just searching for something more for myself.

“At the time, I was practicing Christianity. I was really studying my Bible and ultimately it wasn’t for me, but it allowed me to kinda step out of this world and have the responsibility of being a sex symbol and a young adult.

“In hindsight, it was preparing me for my contribution to music, me being integral in my words and what I’m saying — not having to live a double life.”

Omarion additionally addressed the bemused reactions over his choice: “At that time, it was very weird for some people. A lot of people would be like, ‘He’s young, he’s on top of the world, he just put out a number one album. You ain’t out here fucking these hoes?’ And I’m like, ‘Nah!’ It’s more to life than that.

“I just found myself in that position of wanting to understand my energy and give myself time to grow. And also I knew that if I could control two areas of my life, which is food and the urge of sex, then nothing can stop me.”

The former B2K star later joked about discovering that one other intercourse image musician has additionally been practising celibacy for years: “And then I come to find out that Lenny Kravitz has been celibate for however long! I’m like, ‘Wow!’ That’s a different glow.”

Check out his feedback on the 20:11 mark under.

Omarion isn’t the primary R&B determine to not too long ago share their experiences with celibacy.

Last month, Mya spoke about how foregoing intercourse for seven years improved her life in numerous methods.

“Mental clarity. Just doing without. It shifted my mindset. It was no longer a focus,” she defined. “The rush to be in a relationship, the rush to be married, the rush to be in something because that’s what you’re taught to do — to have kids or procreate. There’s a lot of pressure on women to be able to do that.

“Also feeling valid. Why are we taught that we have to be taken or made an ‘honest’ woman — am I lying? I think love is beautiful, I think the world always needs more of it, but you must start with yourself.”

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Not everyone seems to be supportive or understanding on the subject of celibacy, although.

Earlier this 12 months, Ice-T failed to cover his bemusement at Lenny Kravitz’s sex-free life-style after the rock star shared the revelation in {a magazine} interview.

“9yrs without sex? F that BS. Weirdo shit,” he wrote on X (previously Twitter) whereas reacting to the information, although he later deleted the put up.

When one other person argued that it’s Lenny’s private selection, Ice replied: “F that Journey…. lol,” earlier than including: “Hey…If you’re a Guy and you can voluntarily go 9yrs without sex…You’re following the wrong page.”