Elezha Hudson, from Texas, admitted she used to feel embarrassed about her lack of experience, but now she embraces her choice and is learning to speak proudly about her values.
“I’m a virgin and I’m saving this for marriage too,” she told Kennedy News when asked about kissing before marriage.
“A kiss can sometimes lead to intimacy and I don’t want any of this before my wedding day. “
“At one point in high school, I did ask myself if I was scared of intimacy,” she admitted. “I think it’s more about being intimate with someone that doesn’t really like me and they took something from me that’s important. “
The Houston native added that others are often confused by her stance, explaining: “When I speak to people my age or younger, they are usually shocked and sometimes a bit disturbed.”
“I don’t feel like I’m missing out,” she declared, adding that she believes her patience will be worthwhile once she finds the right partner.
“The conversation quickly goes to intimacy and they are normally taken aback when they hear that I’m 27 and a virgin,” she said about people’s reactions.
“I get asked if there is something wrong with me or if I’m in a cult, but this doesn’t bother me,” she continued. “I have dated before and usually it’s not a surprise for them as we’ve had a conversation about it even before dating. When I meet the person, some have the same values and some don’t and then the relationship doesn’t continue further.”
“On my wedding day, I’m excited to share a kiss with someone who wants commitment,” she said with excitement.
“I’m more excited about being with a person that I have a real connection with rather than the kiss itself.”
“I’m comfortable with the idea that if it never happens [my first kiss or losing my virginity], I’m not missing out on anything,” she explained.
“If a family is what I desire, I can adopt and have a family. I will just be a kissless person.”
