Emily Ratajkowski has become the latest in a long line of stars to say she is ‘decentring men’.
The model and actress, 33, joins a number of young people who claim they have ditch romance in favour of a man free life, describing themselves as going ‘boysober’.
On TikTok, thousands of women have avowed to go sober as part of ‘self-care’, with the ritual aiming to provide a year of individual healing outside of the dating world.
And the trend hasn’t just hit disillusioned Gen Z women as a boy-free life has become increasingly popular with even some of the most famed and desired female celebrities opting to ditch men.
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Julia Fox recently revealed she has opted out of s-x with men all together, saying she has been celibate for more than two years to avoid them.
According to online videos, the cleanse is partially motivated by women’s disillusionment with online dating apps such as Hinge, Tinder and Bumble, with one study revealing 90 per cent of Gen Z are dissatisfied by the apps.
FEMALE CELEBRITIES WHO CELIBATE
Among other celebrities to have sworn off dating men, are Kate Hudson, Britney Spears, and Drew Barrymore.
WHY DO PEOPLE CELIBATE?
According to sex therapist at Blueheart, Dr Katherine Hertlein, individuals may go celibate for a variety of reasons.
She told FEMAIL: ‘The choice to be celibate is often closely tied to religious beliefs and practices, but this is not always the case. There is evidence that younger people are having s-x with fewer partners.
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‘In 2021, a UCLA survey showed 38 per cent of respondents aged 18-30 reported no sexual partners in the past year, up from 22 per cent in 2011.
‘Celibacy can be a healthy choice, depending on your personal reasons and circumstances. It’s important to consider your own needs, values, and well-being.
‘Some find that celibacy helps them focus on personal growth, career goals, or emotional healing,’ she concluded.
