Opinion: The sexiest year of my life involved zero sex

As the weeks passed, every aspect of my life sharpened.

View in browser|nytimes.com November 11, 2024 "Abstaining from sex for a year was not only the best thing I ever did for my romantic prospects, it was also the most erotic year of my life," Melissa Febos writes in Times Opinion. Ohni Lisle Opinion Read the guest essay. → Sign up for the Opinion Today newsletter Get expert analysis of the news and a guide to the big ideas shaping the world every weekday morning. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018