The singer said in an interview that he is single and closed off to relationships. The practice of “volcel” is on the rise on social media
Full disclosure: luxhis new acclaimed album, Rosalia He declared that he had recently experienced voluntary sexual abstinence. This practice, nicknamed “borsel,” involves a personal choice not to have sexual relations.
The 33-year-old Spanish singer-songwriter made the statement in a podcast interview. radionoia,from radio primavera soundand said she is single and has no room for platonic passion to enter her life. “I want to be clear: I am no longer giving room to platonic passion, this illusion, this illusion that leads nowhere. It’s over. At this moment, I am single,” he said, adding that he is practicing self-imposed celibacy.
term Borselis the English abbreviation of the word used to designate the practice described by Rosalía. spontaneous (optional) and single (single) literally means being single by choice. These are people who voluntarily decide not to have sex or romantic relationships for a certain period of their lives.
In recent years, Borsel has gained attention on social media. Australian radio ABC says in a 2021 report that this trend is primarily affecting millennials. It is worth emphasizing that it is different from incels. The acronym stands for involuntary celibacy and is associated with a group of men who perpetuate misogynistic practices.
In general, Borsel’s practice leads to a deeper exploration of self-knowledge. In a British newspaper article published in 2023 guardian Although a personal choice, volcel says it can also be understood as a reaction to current sexual culture and a rejection of behaviors considered toxic or harmful.
“Sex and relationships can be stressful and high-risk, and some people may find it beneficial for their mental health to take a break from sex and relationships,” researcher, author, and podcast host Dr. Justin Lehmiller told the paper. sex and psychology.
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