Mya Opens Up About Seven Year Celibacy Journey

Mya might have been each man’s dream lady since her musical debut in 1998 however for the final seven years, the singer has been holding her “Whoa”-like love underneath wraps.

In a latest sit-down on Angela Yee‘s Means Up podcast, the “Case of the Ex” artist revealed the advantages of her lengthy celibacy journey.

“Psychological readability. It shifted my mindset. It was not a spotlight. The push to be in a relationship, the push to be married, the push to be in one thing as a result of that’s what you’re taught to do — to have youngsters or to procreate. There’s numerous stress on girls to have the ability to try this.”

She continued,

“Why are we taught that we’ve got to be taken or made an trustworthy lady? … Love is gorgeous, and I believe the world at all times wants extra of it, however I believe you have to begin with your self. I’ve to start out with self at all times, versus anticipating from different sources. It was simply reconditioning. It’s one thing that was crucial, as a result of it’s a really religious factor. You have to be very selective if you need higher outcomes. That self-accountability began with me by shutting that a part of my life off.”

Throughout the interview, she additionally opened up about her time on Dancing With The Stars and why the expertise was satisfying regardless of not taking residence the mirror ball.

“I wasn’t pressed for the mirror ball however I did need to make certain I didn’t mess up each evening,” she stated. “I used to be so nervous each evening, I’ve by no means performed that form of dance earlier than. That’s not one thing I grew up doing and also you’re studying completely different types and methods each single week. It’s grueling nevertheless it’s stunning.”

Mya isn’t the one celeb to take a break from the boudoir. Rocker Lenny Kravitz not too long ago revealed that he, too, has been on a celibacy journey….for 9 years.

[It’s] only a promise I made till I get married. The place I’m at in life, the ladies have gotten to return with one thing else, not simply the physique, however the thoughts and spirit,” Kravitz stated.

Each Mya and Lenny are wanting nice and stress-free so possibly they’re on to one thing.