Sex therapist reveals the surprising advantages to being celibate - as Julia Fox admits she hasn't slept with anyone in TWO YEARS

An expert has shared all of the advantages that come with giving up sex - after Julia Fox admitted that she's been celibate for the last two years.

The Uncut Gems star, 34, made the shocking admission earlier this week, explaining during an appearance on the Today show how 'de-centering men' to instead focus on herself has been 'so amazing.'

Now, Christina Mancuso, a New York-based licensed psychotherapist who specializes in relationships and sex therapy, broke down some of the immense benefits that could come with not sleeping with anyone for a while - from learning to not count on 'intimacy for validation' to making sex even more enjoyable once you do decide to do it again.

'Some people [decide to be celibate] to allow themselves to be in control,' she explained exclusively to DailyMail.com.

An expert has shared all of the advantages that come with giving up sex - after Julia Fox admitted that she's been celibate for the last two years (stock image)

The Uncut Gems star, 34, made the shocking admission earlier this week, explaining on the Today show how 'de-centering men' to instead focus on herself has been 'so amazing'

Now, Christina Mancuso, a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in sex therapy, broke down some of the immense benefits that could come with not sleeping with anyone for a while

'They may date often but save intimacy for someone who they build a relationship with. 

'Others may choose [to be celibate] for religious reasons, or maybe they are just more focused on personal development or career growth and want to limit the amount of emotional distraction.'

Christina explained that taking a break from sex can help you learn not to use 'intimacy for validation.'

'It becomes comfortable to lean in on sex for validation,' she shared with DailyMail.com. 'It also provides immediate gratification. 

'However, cultivating the ability and the confidence to recognize our own worth in allowing someone to get to know us personally is a lot harder.'

Christina also pointed out that having sex too early on in a relationship could 'skew someone's ability' to get to know their significant other 'authentically' due to the 'intense emotions' that come with it.

'The start of any relationship is so new and [the time] where people are getting to know one another authentically,' she continued.

'The minute that intimacy comes into play it skews someone's ability to perceive that clearly.

Julia (seen with ex Kanye West) said, 'It's actually been so amazing. I feel like ever since I sort of de-centered men and put me in the center, my life has just taken off like exponentially'

Christina said that becoming celibate could teach you to not count on 'intimacy for validation' and make sex even more enjoyable once you do decide to do it again. Julia is seen on the show

'There are then too many intense emotions and often when brought in prematurely, they can be the demise of what has even yet to develop.

'[Not having sex] also allows room for that early stage of excitement and anticipation to see the other person and learn exciting things about one another. Too often that period is skipped over and weighed down prematurely with sex.'

She also pointed out that cutting out sex when getting to know a potential new partner can help show their true intentions.

'If someone is interested in you and you don't have sex with them and they don't call you back, then you figured out sooner than later who they are and what they are looking for,' she explained.

'You will also feel so much better knowing that you didn' give that person more than they deserve before figuring that out.'

In addition, Christina insisted that taking a break from sex can ultimately make it more enjoyable when you do decide to get intimate again.

'[Taking a break] allows someone to recognize what they actually want and need,' she stated.

According to Christina, however, getting intimate is 'a very healthy part of a loving relationship' and 'needs to be achieved for a number of reasons.'

'Staying true to your authentic intentions is key,' she concluded. 'Celibacy is a personal choice and may not be suitable or desirable for everyone.'

Julia first revealed that she hadn't had sex since 2021 in a comment on TikTok over the weekend.

On a video in which someone blasted a new Bumble billboard that said, 'A vow of celibacy is not the answer,' the actress wrote, '2.5 years of celibacy and never been better [to be honest].'

Christina also pointed out that having sex too early on in a relationship could 'skew someone's ability' to get to know their significant other 'authentically.' Julia is seen on the show

Julia famously embarked on a highly-publicized six-week fling with disgraced rapper Kanye West in early 2023.

Before that, she was married to Brooklyn private pilot Peter Artemiev for three years until their 2022 divorce but are parents to three-year-old son Valentino. 

During an appearance on the Today show on Monday morning, Julia spoke further about her decision to cut out sex.

She joked that her 'hand was tired' before adding 'No, I'm just kidding. I'm kidding. I don't do that.

'It's actually been so amazing. I feel like ever since I sort of de-centered men and put me in the center, my life has just taken off like exponentially. It's like the proof is in the pudding. 

'So I always recommend to women, you don't have to say forever, but learn who you are, be comfortable being alone. 

'That was a huge struggle for me, I always really, really struggled with being alone. I would hang out with horrible people I didn't even like because I didn't want to be alone. 

'And you kind of have to be alone to go through the growing pains and really find and know yourself.'