Celibacy generally means abstaining from sexual activity, but you might interpret this differently from others. Think about what you consider to be part of your celibate lifestyle and why you’re doing it. This will help you stick to your celibacy commitment.  For instance, you may be celibate for life as part of your spiritual practice, you might be celibate for a set period of personal development, or you may be celibate until marriage. In some cases, you may be involuntarily celibate because you’re ill, between partners, or physically incapable of having sex. Similarly, you may want to avoid any intimate physical contact, including kissing, snuggling, or sexual touching. However, you might be okay with these actions. Being celibate can get difficult at times, but reminding yourself of its benefits can help you stay strong. Typically, you’ll have more focus when you’re celibate. Plus, you’ll likely feel more spiritual if you’re being celibate because of your faith. Additionally, there are a few health benefits of being celibate:  You aren’t at risk for an STD. You won’t experience an unplanned pregnancy. You don’t have to groom your body hair as often. Living a celibate life will be easier if you know why you’re doing it. Make a list of the reasons why you want to be celibate. Then, use this list to help you stick to your commitment. You might write down, “More time to focus on myself,” “Spiritual growth,” and “Avoiding pregnancy.” If you’re staying celibate for spiritual reasons, you might be avoiding masturbation, as well. However, masturbation can be very helpful if you’re involuntarily celibate. When you’re alone, relieve your sexual urges by masturbating.  If you want to have sex but aren’t, masturbating can help you relieve stress and feel better. It’s not necessary to masturbate if you feel like it’s wrong. While you can live a happy and fulfilling celibate life, it can be hard to deal with celibacy that isn’t your choice. It’s totally normal to want sex and feel frustrated if you can’t have it. If you’re struggling to cope with involuntary celibacy, talk to a therapist about what you’re going through. They can help you release your emotions, change your thoughts, and discover new coping strategies.  Ask your doctor for a referral to a therapist or look for 1 online. Your therapy appointments may be covered by your insurance, so check your benefits.

Summary: Decide what living a celibate life means to you. Recognize the benefits of being celibate to strengthen your resolve. Identify why being celibate is important to you. Use masturbation for sexual release if you think it’s okay. Work with a therapist if you’re struggling with involuntary celibacy.


Though not 100% of the time, usually a coastal earthquake is what sets off a tsunami. So if at any point the ground beneath you is even quivering, go on high alert. A tsunami could come in a matter of minutes or matter of hours. Or it could not come at all. Tsunamis also have a tendency to travel. An earthquake can happen in Alaska and a tsunami can strike in Hawaii. This is all quite scary, so just take note that they don't happen incredibly often—most waves lose energy out at sea, far away from civilization. Usually during a tsunami, the water will recede very far back. The water will be inactive, and the only waves will be very small and barely make it up to the beach. Nearby boats and ships will be likely to bob up and down. A small wave might come up and fill the water where it is supposed to be, but then it will recede back in a second. These are excellent signs that a tsunami is coming. Do a quick YouTube search right now for videos—it's quite startling. If you think you won't be sure whether or not the tide has receded, think again. So much land that almost never breathes air will make its fateful appearance and it'll be impossible to ignore. Get everyone to evacuate the beach and any area near the shore. Yell, scream, and make an idiot out of yourself if you need to in order to grab their attention. Many people will be entranced by the odd behavior of the ocean and not realize something is wrong. If you don't want to jump to conclusions, look to the animals. How are they acting? We may be technically smarter than them, but they know when nature has gone awry. If they're acting funny, something is definitely up. And they can be separated by short or very long periods of time. So if the first wave is not very aggressive or not very big, don't think you can go back to the beach and that your tsunami did not live up to the hype. Many times people think that the tsunami is over and are injured or killed by the second or third wave. Tsunamis spread, so a small wave in one area could be a behemoth of a wave in another. If you hear word that another area has been hit, presume yours will be too, though the gravity of the wave could be very different.

Summary: Know that an earthquake often precedes a tsunami. Look to the sea. Understand that if you are sure that something is going to happen, you should warn other people immediately. Know that a tsunami can be more than one wave.


Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid dish washing detergent with 2 cups of cold water in a large bowl to make a detergent solution. Soak a clean, white cloth with your dish detergent/cold water solution and apply it to the affected area. A normal sized scrub brush might cause you to scrub too vigorously, pushing the stain deeper into the fabric. Using a toothbrush will keep you from brushing too hard, which might cause the stain to spread or permanently set into your upholstery. With a clean, wet cloth, rinse the solution using dabbing motions. For stubborn stains, re-apply your solution and scrub it again with your toothbrush. When you have finished scrubbing, you should rinse the area again with a clean, wet cloth. This time, using a cloth wet with cold water, rinse the remaining solution out of your upholstery. Rinse thoroughly with dabbing motions. Use a cloth towel to dry the area, pull out the excess moisture by blotting the towel to it until most of the moisture is removed.
Summary: Create a solution with dish washing detergent and cold water. Apply your solution to the stained area. Brush the stained area gently. Blot the area. Make a final rinse. Dry the area.