October 25th 2024.
Sophie, a 36-year-old woman, shares her experience of being celibate for two years. She used to be in long-term relationships during her 20s, but after breaking up with her partner, she found herself in a series of unsatisfying one-night stands. This eventually led to her unintentionally abstaining from sex for a long period of time.
Sophie admits that she never planned on going this long without sex, but she also knows that it's better to not have sex than to regret it later. However, as time goes by, she starts to feel frustrated and thinks it's getting a bit ridiculous. She also mentions that she rarely goes on dates because she finds dating apps depressing. She has had experiences with ghosting, unsolicited explicit photos, and negging. She also dislikes the "most compatible" feature on Hinge. While she would be happy to go on a date with someone she likes, she's not sure if that person even exists.
Without further ado, Sophie shares her experiences from the past week. She warns that her sex diary is not suitable for work. She also invites readers to sign up for a sex and dating newsletter called The Hook-Up, where they can read more juicy stories and get tips on spicing things up in the bedroom.
On Thursday, something strange happens. Sophie recently stopped taking birth control pills, and now her sex drive is higher than ever before. She realizes that the last time she had sex was in 2022, which surprises her. It was with a guy she met at a friend's BBQ, and while she doesn't remember much, she remembers having fun. However, the guy's use of drugs led to a disappointing sexual encounter. Sophie left in the early hours of the morning, not knowing that it would be two years until her next sexual experience.
Sophie decided to stop taking birth control pills because she kept forgetting to take them and saw no reason to continue. She has been on the pill since she was a teenager and is curious to see what a hormone-free cycle feels like. However, the first side effect she notices is an increase in her sex drive. While she has been horny for the past two years, she usually takes care of herself with her vibrator. But now, she can't stop thinking about sex. She even has to take a break from working at home to have an "emergency wank" - the first of three "self-care" sessions that day.
On Friday, it's one of her best friend's birthdays, and Sophie is excited to celebrate with drinks, nonsense conversations, and dancing. She is the only single one in her group of friends, but she thought she would be in a new relationship by now after her breakup. However, it hasn't happened, and she believes it's partly because there are fewer single men in their 30s. But she also admits that she is different now - her last relationship was more bad than good, and it took a toll on her confidence. She has taken the time to heal, and now she knows she deserves better. She also wonders if she's scared of getting hurt, which is why she may be overly picky. She hasn't had any romantic encounters in the past few years, let alone a relationship.
Despite her worries, Sophie has a great time with her friends, and she never feels like the odd one out. She enjoys dancing with her friends, who are all in long-term relationships and have moved past the stage of being all over each other on the dancefloor. They end the night with cheesy chips from a takeaway, and Sophie knows she will never get tired of nights like these.
On Saturday, Sophie wakes up in her friend's bed, and they talk about the previous night while her husband makes them tea. They are both hungover, and Sophie suggests a greasy breakfast to feel better. But her friend has another idea - she needs to have sex that day. Sophie feels a pang of jealousy because she doesn't have a partner to have lazy, hungover sex with. Her horn-over (horniness hangover) is real, and it's even worse when all she has is a vibrator to satisfy her urges. Eventually, she goes home and meets up with another friend who has a three-month-old baby.
Sophie, a 36-year-old, has been on a two-year hiatus from sex. This was never her intention, but after a string of failed one-night stands, she found herself accidentally celibate. In the past, she has only had brief periods of abstinence, but this time, it has lasted for an unexpectedly long time. She admits that while it is better to not have sex than to regret a drunken encounter, she is starting to feel a bit ridiculous.
Sophie works as a PR executive in Birmingham, and she rarely goes on dates. She finds dating apps to be depressing, having experienced ghosting, unsolicited pictures, and negging. Plus, she is not a fan of Hinge's "most compatible" feature. She says that if she came across a pleasant and funny guy, she would be open to going on a date and seeing where things go, but she is not sure if such a man exists.
Without further ado, here is how Sophie's week went.
Thursday:
Something strange is happening to Sophie. She recently stopped taking the pill and has noticed a significant increase in her sex drive. The last time she had sex was in 2022, which she finds shocking when she sees it written out. It was with a guy she met at a friend's BBQ, and while she doesn't remember all the details, she recalls that he was handsome and funny, and she was a bit drunk. However, the night didn't end as she had hoped due to the guy's use of cocaine, which led to the infamous "pilly willy" and a short-lived encounter. After a bit of cuddling, Sophie did her usual and called an Uber to take her home. Looking back, she wishes she had stayed longer, not knowing that it would be so long until her next sexual encounter.
Sophie recently decided to stop taking the pill because she doesn't see the point in it and often forgets to take it. She has been on it since she was a teenager, and now she is curious to see what her body is like without the added hormones. It seems that her first side effect is an increase in her sex drive. While she has been horny for the past two years, she could usually take care of it with her trusty bullet vibrator. But now, all she can think about is sex. It's so intense that she has to take a break from work and have a quick "self-care" session. It ends up being one of three that day.
Friday:
It's one of Sophie's best friend's birthdays, and she is excited to celebrate with drinks, silly conversations, and dancing. As usual, she is the only single one in her group of friends. After breaking up with her ex-boyfriend, she assumed she would move on quickly, but that hasn't been the case. She believes that there are fewer single men in their 30s, but she also thinks that she has changed. Her last relationship was more bad than good, with her ex being verbally abusive and damaging her self-confidence. It took a long time for her to heal, and now she knows that she deserves better. She can't imagine being that miserable again, so she won't settle for anything less than she deserves. However, she also wonders if her fear of getting hurt has made her overly picky. She hasn't had any kind of relationship, not even a casual one, in the past few years.
They have a fun night out, and Sophie never feels like the odd one out. She appreciates that her friends in long-term relationships don't feel the need to be all over each other on the dancefloor. Instead, they dance around like idiots, and then they end the night with some cheesy chips. She knows she will never get tired of nights like these.
Saturday:
After staying at her friend's house, Sophie and her friend debrief the night while her husband makes them tea. They are both hungover and agree that only a greasy breakfast will make them feel better. But her friend has another idea – she needs to get laid today. Sophie feels a twinge of jealousy as she thinks about not having a partner to have lazy, hungover sex with. The "horn-over" is real, and it's even worse when all you have is a vibrator to relieve the tension. Eventually, she heads back home to meet up with another friend who has a three-month-old baby.
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