Lenny Kravitz, the iconic rock musician and former husband of Lisa Bonet, recently disclosed that he has been celibate for the past nine years. Lenny, 60, determined not to follow in the footsteps of his father, made a conscious decision to abstain from sex.
"I didn’t like it. I didn’t want to be that guy. So I had to tackle that and it took years... by taking responsibility. Discipline. Not letting my own desires take over," he explained. Kravitz describes his celibacy as a spiritual journey, saying, "I have become very set in my ways, in the way I live." He isn't alone in embracing this lifestyle; many other celebrities have also spoken about the benefits of celibacy. Let's explore their stories…
Orlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom didn't have sex for several months before meeting Katy Perry (Getty Images)Actor Orlando Bloom embarked on a six-month period of celibacy before meeting his current fiancée, Katy Perry in 2016. Orlando described his choice as a “detox” from sex, aiming to find clarity and reset his priorities.
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor said, “I was going to do three months, but I was really enjoying the way I was relating to women, and to the feminine within myself.” However, he doesn’t recommend it in the long term, especially because he abstained from all aspects of sex including watching pornography. “It was insane. I don’t think it’s healthy. I don’t think it was advisable, “ he said. “You have to keep it moving down there.”
Julia Fox
Julia Fox hasn't had sex in over 2.5 years (Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images)Actress Julia Fox, known for her breakout role in "Uncut Gems," has also embraced celibacy. She recently tweeted, “Two and a half years of celibacy and never been better tbh.” For Julia, 34, this period has been about focusing on self-discovery and personal growth. She told host Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live that she doesn’t miss sex, explaining: “I think it’s just like getting over anything, smoking, drugs, whatever it may be. Eventually, you just forget, and all that energy you were putting toward sex, you can put toward other things.”
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga swore off sex in 2010 (AFP via Getty Images)Pop icon Lady Gaga, 38, puts her all into her music and performances, so much so that she once embraced celibacy. In 2010, the Poker Face singer explained "I don’t really have sex. I’m quite celibate now. I don’t really get time to meet anyone." She also explained an odd theory as to why she wasn’t engaging in intimacy. "I also think I’m afraid of depleting my energy,” she said. “I have this weird thing that if I sleep with someone they’re going to take my creativity from me through my vagina." However, she is now in a loving relationship with entrepreneur Michael Polansky, so perhaps things have changed.
Adriana Lima
The Victoria Secret model was a virgin until marriageVictoria’s Secret Angel Adriana Lima, 43, took a firm stance on celibacy, publicly stating she would abstain from sex until marriage. Rooted in her Catholic faith, Adriana’s decision was about respecting her body and her values. "Sex is for after marriage," she asserted. The bombshell married Serbian basketball player Marko Jarić in 2009, and although now divorced she is dating film producer Andre Lemmers.
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Kourtney Kardashian
The KUWTK star took a break in the bedroom (Hulu)Reality star Kourtney Kardashian, 45, and musician Travis Barker, 48, also took a break from sex in March 2022 while they did an Ayurvedic cleanse, which was to rid their bodies of toxins. Kourtney shared that the decision had a surprisingly positive impact on their bond, stating, “Oh, my God, it was crazy but it actually made everything better. Like, if you can’t have caffeine, when you have your first matcha, it’s so good.”
Justin Bieber
Bieber reconnected with his faith before getting back with Hailey (Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)In the year before he reconnected with his now-wife Hailey Bieber in 2019, pop star Justin was celibate after describing having “a legitimate problem with sex.” The Baby hitmaker revealed that this benefitted him and he was able to reconnect with his Christian faith. "I wanted to rededicate myself to God in that way because I really felt it was better for the condition of my soul," he once said.
Morrissey
Morrissey is famously celibate (Getty Images)The Smiths lead singer and successful solo artist Morrissey is famously celibate, which only adds to his enigmatic persona. The star believes we are happier alone and once remarked “Everyone is, in fact, alone. …Anyway, I see humans as essentially solitary creatures, and this is not changed by surrounding ourselves with others, because they, too, are solitary. Life is a very serious business for the simple reason that nobody dies laughing."
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