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The questionnaire for the study was filled out by 60 [[men]] and 22 [[women]] who identified as involuntarily celibate. Findings showed that involuntary celibates may come from broad sexual and personal backgrounds. | The questionnaire for the study was filled out by 60 [[men]] and 22 [[women]] who identified as involuntarily celibate. Findings showed that involuntary celibates may come from broad sexual and personal backgrounds. | ||
The participants were divided into three categories: 1) [[virgins]], who had never had sex, 2) singles, who had sex in the past but were unable to establish current sexual relationships, 3) those with romantic partners but currently in [[sexless]] | The participants were divided into three categories: 1) [[virgins]], who had never had [[sex]], 2) singles, who had sex in the past but were unable to establish current sexual [[relationships]], 3) those with romantic partners but currently in [[sexless]] relationships. | ||
Of the virgin involuntary celibates, 76% were male, and 24% were female. Men in the study reported they felt trapped by being stuck in the role of the initiator of [[dates]], while the women in the study reported that they felt like they should not initiate romantic or sexual encounters. | Of the virgin involuntary celibates, 76% were male, and 24% were female. Men in the study reported they felt trapped by being stuck in the role of the initiator of [[dates]], while the women in the study reported that they felt like they should not initiate romantic or sexual encounters. | ||