Closed Legs Do Get Fed: Navigating Celibacy In Today's World Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Sex is the one thing we can't escape dealing with in our daily lives. It is literally everywhere from our billboards, to our social networks, and even within the hallowed walls of our churches. Even with its dominating presence, it seems talking openly and honestly about sex is the last thing many people want to do. When you're a Christian, how do you unite the feelings your sexual nature brings with the condemning sermons that tell you to deny yourself 'just because God said so'? Closed Legs Do Get Fed: Navigating Celibacy in Today's World breaks through the silence of our churches and sheds light on why we're called to celibacy by discussing the emotional and spiritual components of sexual intimacy. Author D. Danyelle goes a step further and explains how sexual celibacy is not only possible but relevant to our modern lives. While the rewards of celibacy are often touted and celebrated, Closed Legs Do Get Fed is forward about the challenges and obstacles that keep many from choosing this life. This book isn't for perfect people or even to convince you to begin a celibate life but; if you've ever had more questions about celibacy, sex, and faith than you've had answers, Closed Legs Do Get Fed is here to be your guide. This book's open dialogue invites the reader to examine the fullness of romantic intimacy beyond sex while demystifying sexuality as a Christian. Told candidly through the lived experiences of the author and others, Closed Legs Do Get Fed invites you to join the journey of celibacy from the idea of commitment to the practice of celibacy from singlehood through engagement and everything in-between.
Paperback: 182 pages
Publisher: Kirabaco Publishing, LLC (January 2, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 149510026X
ISBN-13: 978-1495100260
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
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I stumbled upon this book just as I was thinking about how to balance extended celibacy with our human need for physical touch. This book offered a perspective that I needed. It even made me re-evaluate my motivation for living a life of celibacy. Good for mature Christian youth (male and female) who have decided to wait to have sex, or who feel as though they made a mistake by becoming active and want to clean the slate and recommit themselves. The title makes it sound like a read that only women can relate to, but I've recommended it to male friends as well.
This book touches on issues concerning celibacy that not many books address. The author utilizes not only her experience, but the experience of others, to deal with the issue of celibacy. It is something I advise people who have made the decision to be celibate to read; moreover, it is a book I advise those who are not celibate to read because it gives all a lot to think about.~ Thanks for being open and providing a great roadmap to living a successful journey of celibacy!
I am a 20 year old female in college, and I wish I would've come across this wonderful book before I started college. The book definitely challenged me and allowed me to see sex from a totally different perspective. I am choosing to be celibate until marriage to honor God and I am so grateful to D. Danyelle for writing this amazing book! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone considering celibacy.
This author is reaching out beyond the status quo. She engages the audience by speaking the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. I appreciate how she incorporates biblical principles yet speaks "street talk" to satisfy all readers.
Disappointing. Encourages masturbation.
I love this book! It looks at celibacy from a realistic perspective. I have read a lot of relationship books and personal growth books but none were like this!
I came across this book on while searching for Sarah Jake's book "Lost and Found." Because I was already practicing celibacy as a result of emotional trauma and had become weary of the vicious cycle I was apprehensive about making the purchase but I'm so very glad that I did! After reading the book in two days I am so inspired and have a better spiritual understanding about my sexuality and have done some self examinations concerning my decision to become celibate in the first place. I saw alot of myself in this book but now walk away with a better in sight of my experiences.
Great read. D. Danyelle's testimony offers a realistic approach to celibacy since many who consider celibacy are not virgins. It was great that she confronted the reasons why not to consider celibacy to hold readers accountable. Some parts will require you to go by your personal convictions and relationship with God, but overall the advice is helpful and applicable in dating and relationships.
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