A 44-year-old virgin has shared the deeply personal and poignant reason behind his decision to remain celibate, clarifying that it’s not due to social awkwardness, peculiar habits, or a lack of chances.
Stephen Kinnard has explained that contrary to popular belief, his virginity is not a result of being antisocial or isolated. He describes himself as a relatively average individual, with a healthy social life and numerous friends.
When faced with the direct question, ‘Why are you a virgin?’, he humorously replied: “Well, probably because I haven’t slept with anybody yet.”
However, he was quick to point out that the real answer is more complex, admitting there’s ‘a big question mark’ surrounding why his life has unfolded in this manner.
He elaborated: “I’m not socially awkward. I don’t really have any funny habits that would be classed as weird. I’m sociable and I’ve got a wide range of friends.
Externally, his lifestyle does not conform to the stereotype often associated with older virgins. While he regards himself as ‘very normal’, he acknowledges one aspect that has consistently inhibited him.
“I would consider myself very normal but very shy, and especially shy when I talk to women,” he said, underscoring how this shyness has been a significant factor throughout his adult years.
Kinnard also spoke about the typical reactions he’s received over the years from those who find it hard to grasp why he hasn’t just ‘got it over with’. Many, he notes, trivialize the importance of sex.
“I hear a lot of people say things such as, ‘Oh, it’s only sex. Just go and do it. Sex is not important’,” he said.
For him, however, sex has never been a casual or insignificant act.
He added: “But to me, somehow it’s always been important and a very private thing between two people, and something that I’ve always wanted to be special.”
This belief, coupled with his shyness, has prevented him from hastily engaging in sexual activity purely for the experience.
Stephen hopes that by openly discussing his virginity at 44, he can offer comfort to others, mentioning that in the past he has felt ‘very sad’ and ‘alone’.
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