Amanda had dated more than 100 men before acknowledging her addiction to longing for unavailable mates. With the help of therapy, she was able to break-up with longing and end the virgin identity that had defined much of her adulthood.

Today the accomplished writer has a lot to say about "saving sex" – or different parts of it – including potential benefits of her own path, one thing she wishes she could change and why voluntarily celibate folks are worthy of respect.

Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandajmccracken and check out her podcast, The Longing Lab.

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