The Unexpected Benefits of a Year Without Sex
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Melissa Febos' year of celibacy, detailed in her book 'The Dry Season,' became her most fertile period of life, allowing her to explore her identity, challenge societal norms about love and sex, and focus on personal and creative growth, emphasizing the importance of enthusiastic consent and self-awareness.
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