Actress finds faith, marries virgin after overcoming sex addiction

Emily Robbie, 31, a Los Angeles-based actress, found a path to healing and fulfillment through faith after a period of casual sexual relationships. She realized her pursuit of intimacy was an attempt to "fill a void." This led her to embrace celibacy for four years.

During this time, she met Tyler Stone, now 33, who grew up in a Christian family and also chose to wait for marriage. The couple connected immediately and married in January 2023. They describe their wedding night as "worth the wait."

"I felt like I was addicted to sex," Robbie admitted. "Everything was casual, I was constantly seeking that short-term pleasure. I was a very sexual person, not at all repressed. But with Tyler, it was real love, not just lust. I'm grateful we had time to build a strong foundation. When we finally consummated the marriage, it was a beautiful and safe experience."

Robbie recalled being "sexually open" when Tinder first launched after her first serious relationship ended at age 21. She explained that she often entered short-term relationships seeking love through sex, but partners would frequently ignore her or avoid commitment, leaving her feeling empty. She confessed that sex was masking her inner dissatisfaction.

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I felt like I was addicted to sex. Everything was casual, I was constantly seeking that short-term pleasure. I was a very sexual person, not at all repressed. But with Tyler, it was real love, not just lust. I'm grateful we had time to build a strong foundation. When we finally consummated the marriage, it was a beautiful and safe experience.

After her last casual relationship, which lasted eight months and involved three partners, her final partner introduced her to church. This experience prompted her to explore her faith more deeply and commit to celibacy, initiating her healing journey. She believes that intimacy creates deep connections, necessitating a "detachment" from her past.

"Through sex, you become one with someone," Robbie stated, adding that it is intended for pleasure exclusively within the sacred space of marriage. By the time she met Tyler in September 2020, her views had significantly shifted. She was upfront about waiting for marriage, and he revealed he was still a virgin. Despite strong attraction and chemistry, they chose abstinence. Tyler, raised in a Christian environment, always intended to wait for his wife, despite temptations.

After a year and a half of dating, they married and began their life together, asserting that their period of waiting connected them on a profoundly deep level. They now enjoy a happy marriage and are exploring their sexual life together.

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Through sex, you become one with someone. It is intended for pleasure exclusively within the sacred space of marriage.