Has anybody actually practiced abstinence THEMSELVES until marriage and found it to be worth it?

I used to go to conservative churches that teach that abstinence crap, and I learned that the leaders of these churches actually crack jokes about 30 and 40 year-old virgins behind their backs. Now I just send my Christian friends to the site below which debunks the whole thing against premarital sex in the Bible. It covers same-sex lifestyles too. I hope it helps you.

Really it's too personal to have people on the internet make the decision for you. Some people want to wait and are soo happy that they did (though they have no actual personal data to compare it to, so it's hard for them to be objective) and some people wish they had waited (one again they don't really have experience with the other option). I was 15 when I lost my virginity, now that I'm older it seems a tad too young, but I still don't really regret it. It didn't destroy my life, and it doesn't hinder my sex life with my fiance. Nor does it bother me that my fiance had sex before me. But I've never thought sex was that big of a deal. I was never really emotionally attached to it, so I didn't get hurt. Some people are though and being a virgin is so tied into their personality and morality that they should wait because they'll feel terrible if they don't. Then there's people like me. So in the end. Decide for yourself. Determine if it's a big part of your own morality and personality and go from there. Though I do think you should wait til you're a few years older. If only because when you're that young sex won't be very fun and really not worth the effort.

No.

It might wind up being worth it, but how would you know?

Is she engaging in abstinence because of religious beliefs or is that an excuse because she doesn't like close physical contact?

Do you even enjoy having sex with her? You won't know until marriage.

You're better off going downtown and buying the contents of a briefcase for $100 (and you'll find out what's in the briefcase after you've paid your money). At least you're risking less than your entire lifetime.

And I do want to add one more thing: I really enjoyed the time I spent with every woman I've slept with (not just the sex).

Well, except for two of them that happened mostly as a post break-up fling (and I couldn't say they were completely unenjoyable - I just never really got to know them).

And not all of the time with the ex-wife, of course, or else we never would have gotten divorced.

But I enjoyed most of the women and most of the time I spent with them.

Oh yes....without a doubt it has enriched our marriage. There is no emotional baggage or history to have to deal with...no broken hearts no bad experiences...no diseases.... Abstinence let us bring a wholeness to our relationship that would not have existed otherwise. We were both virgins when we married and have remained chaste...that is faithful for almost 30 years. It is a wonderful gift we gave each other...it wasn't easy at times...but it was worth it.

Yes. I didn't have sex with anyone or touched anyone (in any other way other than friendly) other than my husband. I am not a christian and have no religion, it was just part of my morals and how I wanted to live my life. I never regretted it for a second, it felt right and that's how I wanted it. He was my first and he will be my last and I love it.

I waited and of course it was worth it. I don't see how anyone who did wait would regret .it So many people who don't wait do regret it. I've never known anyone who said, " I'm so glad I slept with all those guys I don't speak to anymore and who broke my heart before I met my husband."

For me it wasn't. I wish I had acted upon the times I could have gotten laid before I met my first wife. Holding out for our Wedding night was not worth it. She wasn't "Pure" shall we say, and me being that way was a notch for her. I should have been a man whore. As should you.

I would have had to practise it for a VERY long time. Wouldn't have been worth it.

Personally, no I haven't . But my wife is very Christian and claims she has, but I'm not sure if I believe her. She is very attractive and had guys all over her..

its not worth it for me but other people might