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Boysober: The rebellious new dating trend?

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BOYSOBERCelibacy movement
April 10, 2024
Mia Wallace - LA Post

Coined by comedian Hope Woodard, "boysober" refers to a Gen z men who take yearlong break from sex and dating, almost a celibacy rebrand. From TikTok creators proudly donning "Celibate Club" merchandise to online forums brimming with discussions about choosing self-restraint over indulgence, this unorthodox trend is redefining masculinity and flipping the script on what it means to be a respected, desirable young man in today's dating scene. As the Boysober movement gains traction, an intriguing question arises: When did the centuries-old practice of celibacy become the ultimate symbol of rebellious cool?

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