This independent woman had never experienced being in an intimate relationship, but she insisted she was ‘content’ being single and would rather ‘die a virgin’, than settle for somebody.
Lauren Harkins wasn’t afraid to admit that she has never had any sexual experiences before as she revealed how during her teenage years and throughout her twenties, she wasn’t bothered.
However, once she entered her thirties, Lauren had warmed to the prospect of meeting the man of her dreams but had strictly ruled out any causal relationship.
Residing in Maine, Portland, USA, Lauren said: “The thought of casual sex is repulsive to me.
“I would need to feel a strong emotional and spiritual connection and feel completely safe with a man to want to explore a physical relationship.
“I believe having casual sex is more emotionally damaging than people would like to think, and there is nothing about that way of life that appeals to me.”
She added: “I would like to have the experience of being in an intimate relationship when the time is right, but it’s not something I’m rushing into.
“I’m quite happy and content on my own at this point.”
Rushing into a relationship for other reasons had never been at the forefront of Lauren’s mind, as settling down, having children, and getting married don’t bother her.
Simply engaging in sexual activities for the sake of it had never interested Lauren, and if she were to get into a relationship; the content creator would have to feel a special connection with them beforehand.
One of the biggest benefits of Lauren being completely single is that she had ‘no baggage’.
Lauren’s two most important sets of criteria are feeling comfortable and safe with a person but she could never imagine losing her virginity.
Speaking about her story, Lauren explained: “I’ve simply never met anyone that I’ve connected with on this level before where everything felt aligned and where it felt like the right thing for me.
“I also don’t experience attraction all that frequently.
“I would happily have a committed long-term relationship with the right guy, but I don’t want to be legally married or have kids.”
She added: “Dating has never been a priority for me.
“I knew I wasn’t ready in my teens and twenties, and it’s only in my thirties that I’m open to the possibility of not being single.
“I genuinely don’t feel bothered or embarrassed about it in any way.
“If anything, I’m grateful because I know I’ve saved myself from a lot of problems and messes along the way.
“It’s always something I’ve been very open about and comfortable sharing, and I’m proud that I have never done anything with anyone just to do it or to get it over with.
“Everyone moves at their own pace and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.”