Lauren Harkins, 33, proudly embraces her celibate lifestyle, branding herself as “your fave late bloomer” and advocating for high standards in relationships.
From Maine, USA, Lauren is transparent with her followers about her choice to remain a virgin, encouraging others to set high standards in their own lives.
In a recent Instagram post, Lauren revealed that she has made her virginity a core aspect of her online persona to build her following. One popular video features her dancing to Enigma’s “Return to Innocence,” with the caption, “No one has higher standards and thicker skin than a 33-year-old virgin.”
On her Instagram (@itslaurenciaga), Lauren posts messages like, “Making virginity and high standards cool again in 2024” and “Normalize living life at your own pace. You are on no one else’s timeline.”
The trend of celibacy is gaining traction, with celebrities like Julia Fox and Lenny Kravitz openly discussing their choice. Fox has been celibate for over two years and feels better than ever, while Kravitz views his celibacy as a spiritual journey.
Olympic hurdler Lolo Jones, a 40-year-old virgin, has also spoken about the challenges of her decision, stating that it has been more difficult than training for the Olympics.
Lauren’s followers have shown strong support, with comments such as, “I’m 29 and still a virgin. It’s great to see women who aren’t ashamed of this,” and “I’m 32, single, never been in a relationship, and a virgin. I live by the motto ‘I am mine before I am ever anyone else’s.’ There’s nothing wrong with waiting for the right person.”
Another supporter added, “Good for you doing what you want with your body,” and a fourth noted, “No pregnancy scares, no worries about STDs.”
While Lauren has faced some criticism, many stand by her, affirming that it’s her right to choose how to live her life.