Summary
Melissa Febos, a writer and professor, decided to take a break from sex and relationships for about a year to focus on herself. She documents this experience in her book, "The Dry Season: A Memoir of Pleasure in a Year Without Sex," where she explores the benefits of celibacy and how it allowed her to redirect her energy towards self-discovery and personal growth.
Key Facts
- Melissa Febos is the author of "The Dry Season: A Memoir of Pleasure in a Year Without Sex."
- Febos stopped having sex and engaging in romantic relationships for around a year.
- Her decision followed a challenging relationship that led her to neglect her well-being.
- This break helped her have more time and energy for personal growth.
- Febos realized she often engaged in sex due to internal pressure rather than desire.
- Initially, she planned for a three-month break, a common timeframe in recovery programs, but extended it to a year.
- She used this time to reflect on her past relationships and understand her role in them.
