Virginity…the key to longevity?
October 14, 2008 · Print This Article
Ms. Clara Meadmore, a retired secretary living in Glassgow, celebrated her 105th Birthday this past Saturday. It’s not too much of a surprise, nor is it barely notable these days… people who celebrate 100 plus years of living and breathing. But Ms. Meadmore’s self-proclaimed key to longevity would more than likely cause most of us to pause. No, she isn’t a vegetarian or a fitness fanatic; she doesn’t even oppose smoking and drinking. Rather, Clara’s claim to a long life is her ability to remain virtuous.
Okay, okay…it’s not beyond the realm of likelihood that some people truly manage to become 40, 50 or even 105 year old virgins. However, Ms. Meadmore’s reasons for abstaining throughout her entire life are what I find perplexing. You see, Clara was apparently ahead of her time…she is quite the independent and self-sufficient woman who saved her salary and spent the money going on walking tours in many parts of Britain in the 1920’s and 1930’s. She believes in doing things her own way (a motto this girl enthusiastically supports) and apparently that includes saving herself not for marriage, but for death…a decision she made at the ripe old age of 12 and has never reconsidered.
Granted, she likely still has her hair because she hasn’t yanked it out in moments of frustration with the opposite sex. And while I’m in awe that her sharp wit and teeth remain in tact, I can’t imagine what her soul is missing. Now, don’t get me wrong, Ms. Meadmore’s life thus far seems to have been fulfilling and she’s even entertained several platonic relationships with men. However, she chose life long abstinence because she “imagined there is a lot of hassle involved” and she’s always “been busy doing other things.” Busy doing what exactly? She didn’t have the time or inclination to squeeze in a rendezvous or two whilst traipsing across the countryside on her walking tours? Seriously, a backpack and blisters are far more daunting than occasionally dropping your drawers, no?
Although I wholeheartedly support intermittent vows of celibacy in the name of self-preservation, isn’t an entire lifetime’s worth a bit much? One would think that a woman like Clara who is so independent would embrace all that life has to offer…including sexy time. Although Ms. Meadmore contributes her extra long life to keeping her hoo-ha penis free, personally, I’d venture to say that it has more to do with the fact that she’s never owned a television. Nonetheless, Happy Birthday Clara…Mother Theresa would be proud!
What do you think folks? Is it possible that Ms. Meadmore has lived 105 years because she’s never been deflowered? Could you, would you, ever give up the bow-chica-bow-wow if you were guaranteed a longer life span? If you could have both…a long life and sexual fulfillment, would you even want to live to see 105? And did anyone else notice the striking resemblance between Clara and Mother Theresa?
On 10/14/08 at 3:47 am
lisaq said:
Wow! I think I might be speechless! I can’t even imagine life penis-free…longer life or not. And no, I’m not sure I even want to see 105. I mean really what do you even do at 105? Naw, give me sex and a shorter life span any damn day!
On 10/14/08 at 5:50 am
Karri said:
If I’m going to live to see 100+ I’d at least want some intimate memories to keep me company.
Apparently at her age, one listens to the radio…all day!
On 10/14/08 at 4:15 am
~Lori~ said:
I’m planning to make it to 80 ;p, and I want to be “doing it” up till the day I die, tyvm! Her choice was hers to make, if she is happy with it, more power to her, does make you wonder though if she indulged in a little self-love along the way…too early for this :/
On 10/14/08 at 5:55 am
Karri said:
I totally wondered about the self-lovin’ too! I would love to ask her if she thought that was too much of hassle also?
On 10/14/08 at 5:50 am
pecosa said:
Wow. 105 years romp free. I say good for her for sticking to her guns and staying true to herself.
On 10/14/08 at 5:56 am
Karri said:
I don’t know how many of us could make a decision like that at 12 and never give in…that’s willpower fo’ sure!
On 10/14/08 at 6:28 am
~Lori~ said:
Willpower is a good thing, but givin’ in feels so damn good ;p
On 10/14/08 at 6:47 am
Karri said:
First ex husband, the last time he got caught cheating…
“I have power over everything but temptation.”
WHAT?!
On 10/14/08 at 6:31 am
pecosa said:
I know. I can barely go three months.
On 10/14/08 at 6:49 am
Karri said:
Prepare yourself girl, it only gets worse!
On 10/14/08 at 8:48 am
Tori said:
I can barely go a week. I might hurt someone if I went 3 months.
On 10/14/08 at 8:55 am
Karri said:
Tori, I fear for your forties! You’re going to be a little whirling dervish!
On 10/14/08 at 9:32 am
Tori said:
Well, I’m hoping I’ll be married by then, but knowing me, I probably won’t. Instead I’ll just be busy taking advantage of guys in their 20s. Someone has to teach them, after all.
On 10/14/08 at 9:39 am
Karri said:
I highly recommend your plan…I’m just sayin’!
On 10/14/08 at 12:02 pm
Carol said:
*cough* Didn’t you write the plan? LOL….
On 10/14/08 at 12:53 pm
Karri said:
From days gone by that was a well earned…
ZING!
On 10/14/08 at 1:39 pm
Carol said:
Thank heavens, I was very much feeling like I was losing my zing.
Seriously, I can’t imagine a life without orgasms. And, I’m sorry, but any one who has ever truly learned how to give themself one REALLY wants to share it,eventually. So, I think she lived her entire life devoid of one of the earth’s greatest pleasures.
On 10/14/08 at 1:44 pm
Karri said:
Doesn’t it make you wonder if she completely abstained from all sexual pleasure? I can’t imagine that if she ever brought herself to the brink of no return why she wouldn’t indulge with a partner.
I think she’s orgasm-less. And that is sad!
On 10/14/08 at 5:57 am
Cassie said:
It’s a good thing I want to die young anyways!!!! hahahaahhaha
On 10/14/08 at 6:22 am
Karri said:
As long as I go out on *ahem* top…age or otherwise!
On 10/14/08 at 7:28 am
Cassie said:
SEE….I like the way you think!!! hahaha
But, according to George burns…the key to long life was Whiskey and cigars….I think I like HIS version better!!!
OR Burgess Meredith, said it was a pound of bacon for breakfast, a snack of bacon, and bacon sandwich for lunch…etc. all finished off with a ton of beer. I like this version better too, although, I WOULD get tired of bacon and I cannot STAND beer.
On 10/14/08 at 8:15 am
Karri said:
Life is too freakin’ short (for most of us) so why not indulge and enjoy it while it lasts? If that means, whiskey, beer and bacon, then so be it.
Although I’m an all or nothing kinda’ gal, I believe the word I’m looking for here is “moderation”…?
On 10/14/08 at 6:54 am
Meghan said:
When I first heard about this woman I was astonished. She’s a better woman than I am, but no need to rub it in because I like to rub it out.
I started playing with the numbers a bit.
She lived half of her life, her ’salad days’ all before 1955! When she was a (possibly not) hormonal teenager/young woman, circa 1920’s…those were very different times for women. I can see someone who is trying to stay chaste making it a very long time during that era. And we can pretty much give her last 30yrs a pass. This is depressing me…
I’m sure SHE believes it was the key to her longevity. But sex also has its health benefits.
On 10/14/08 at 7:29 am
Karri said:
Given her hay-day era, I get why she may have missed the peen boat in her early years. But for cripesake, she didn’t even succumb to some senior lovin’ during the sexual revolution? Amazing!
On 10/14/08 at 10:33 am
Meghan said:
By then she had already survived 2 World Wars, countless conflicts and and thousands of Brits with bad dental hygiene. Might make me want to just talk a long walk.
On 10/14/08 at 12:57 pm
Karri said:
Hence all of those walking tours she took…now it all makes sense.
Walk it off.
Walk. It. Off!
On 10/16/08 at 7:43 am
Jason said:
It works for her, so who am I to question it? She has lived a long, fulfilling and seemingly happy life. Good for her!
However, I think we all agree her choice is a choice most would care not to make.
On 10/14/08 at 7:35 am
Fiona said:
She and Momma T are both wrinkly and old, I see that.
I don’t think I would wanto live to 105 anyway, far less without the penis. Shit. No dick, ever? Kill me now.
I’m thinking she might have been a little shy in the early during a time before chivalry died. Or, she liked the home team more in a time when that simply was not right. Who knows.
On 10/14/08 at 8:10 am
Karri said:
I ran across a quote of hers that declared her heterosexuality. She simply didn’t want to be bothered with the peen…or the vajaja for that matter.
How can a 12 year old girl possibly know what she does or does not want to be “hassled” by? It’s like sushi…you can’t say you don’t like it if you’ve never tried it!
On 10/14/08 at 8:27 am
Fiona said:
There goes that theory.
Now, before some angry Scots come in here and crucify you… Glasgow is in Scotland, which is never England.
On 10/14/08 at 8:51 am
Karri said:
HAHAHAHA!
Always check your sources…SHITE!
Fixin’ it now, thanks girl!
On 10/14/08 at 8:52 am
Tori said:
No. Freaking. Way. I don’t want to live that long anyway. 85 is probably good for me, although I’ll have to get back to you on that in 60 years.
Now if it was a choice between giving up sex and dying at 80 or having it and dying at 50 or 60, I might ask for a compromise and have some sex and die at 70. That would be worth it.
I just spent $140 at a sex toy party and I showed remarkable restraint. They had a toy that not only has the clit stimulator but also moved in and out like it was thrusting ($120 though, and I’m broke), but since I’m pretty orgasmic with no help, I went with the $90 one that my old roommate HIGHLY recommended. So clearly, no sex is not an option.
On 10/14/08 at 8:54 am
Tori said:
And stuff that feels kind of like icy hot, but tastes like heaven. If heaven tasted like buttercream icing, that is. A (sexy, mohawked, pierced) boy said if a girl used it, he’d never come up for air. YES PLEASE!
On 10/14/08 at 8:58 am
Karri said:
Icy hot freaks me out, but buttercream icing has me intrigued. Details, please!
On 10/14/08 at 9:34 am
Tori said:
It’s not as extreme as icy hot but it does give you a nice little warm tingly feeling. They made sure to make it very clear - CLIT ONLY. Some girl apparently called the woman who does the parties crying, because she put it all over and it was waaaay too much. However - nipples are nice too (so I hear ;D). And it actually tastes really good, unlike most flavored sex stuff.
On 10/14/08 at 9:40 am
Karri said:
After my Viva Cream mishap, that stuff scares me!
You go first and let us know how it works out for you, m’kay?
On 10/14/08 at 9:45 am
Tori said:
Oh I did. And it is gooooood. Plus, did you miss the part about sexy mohawk boy offering to face plant in my pussy?
On 10/14/08 at 12:59 pm
Karri said:
Offered or obliged…hmmmmm?
On 10/14/08 at 2:34 pm
Tori said:
Offered. Sadly, there was no physical activity. But he did say “to be continued” when I left, so god willing…
On 10/14/08 at 9:51 am
Tori said:
Here.
On 10/14/08 at 12:05 pm
Carol said:
OMG! I’ve used that very cream…and you are right…it actually does taste good!!!
Damn, now I need to *ahem* finish up my day and get home!
On 10/14/08 at 12:59 pm
Karri said:
Aaaand…placing order.
But if this stuff sets my hoo-ha on fire, somebody is gonna hear about it.
On 10/14/08 at 1:41 pm
Carol said:
it’s what i would classify a happy tingle… I need to order some more, too!
On 10/14/08 at 2:11 pm
Karri said:
I’m trusting you ladies, but if my sexcapade goes awry you best duck and cover!
On 10/14/08 at 9:28 am
Eathan said:
Dayummm… I don’t wanna see 50 then.
As they say.. “only the good die young.. or the ones that are good at it”
There’s no way I would live to 105.. I’ll sacrifice a couple decades for wild monkey love.
On 10/14/08 at 1:01 pm
Karri said:
I think it’s safe to say that’s the consensus around these parts, and if that means we’re all “weak-willed” well then, so be it!
On 10/14/08 at 1:59 pm
Carol said:
You need to go check out Mr. Eathan’s last post, Karri. He gives Eve-101 and Magic poon a sweet shout out.
Me, weak willed? NEVER!!! Couldn’t you just turn that and say we are strong willed about fulfilling our sexual desires?
On 10/14/08 at 2:08 pm
Karri said:
I saw that you apparently inspired him…well done!
And I’m not the one throwing out “weak-willed” terms that’s Rex’s doing!
On 10/14/08 at 9:58 am
Vic said:
what’s the point of living that long without some poonanny-nanny? Aside from the sheer lacking of orgasms, what about a lifetime devoid of intimacy? Of having those moments where you and your other simply look at each other and, though no words are spoken, volumes are exchanged?
Hmm. I’ll pass on the longevity.
On 10/14/08 at 10:44 am
Sarahh said:
I agree fully!
Oh and, hey there handsome, come by here often??
On 10/14/08 at 1:02 pm
Karri said:
AWE…I feel so voyeuristic and I likey.
Continue on you two don’t let us interrupt…
On 10/14/08 at 10:43 am
Sarahh said:
My first thought was that she was a lesbian. Back in her day it wasn’t freely spoken about and maybe she never came out of her closet.
But then it hit me. Maybe this is just how she is.
I mean, it can happen right?
Did someone notify Guiness? Not the beer folks… The world record people.
On 10/14/08 at 1:03 pm
Karri said:
She said that she doesn’t fancy the vajaja, but then how would she even know? She didn’t bother to give either team a chance.
*Google’ing worlds oldest virgin now*
On 10/14/08 at 12:26 pm
Rex said:
Don’t diss the old lady because you’re all weak-willed. heh
On 10/14/08 at 12:55 pm
Karri said:
Does this mean you’re publicly claiming your pure status or are you just a hypocrite who points fingers at the other heathens?
On 10/14/08 at 1:04 pm
Rex said:
HA! Everyone knows I’m (relatively) pure.
I ain’t afraid to admit it.
On 10/14/08 at 1:23 pm
Karri said:
“Relatively” what kind of crap is that? That doesn’t even count in horseshoes. Relatively…PFFFFFT!
How’s the view from that glass house?
On 10/14/08 at 2:07 pm
Rex said:
Amazing. I can see all of you burn from up here!
On 10/14/08 at 3:32 pm
Serenity said:
“Relatively” pure is like being “almost” a virgin or “slightly” pregnant. Doesn’t exist!
On 10/14/08 at 1:52 pm
Kevin said:
I thought it was Mother Theresa I had to zoom in closer to the screen, my old eyes, maybe I should go abstinent so they’ll improve. I think that’s great that she’s able to spend 105 years without emerging with another human being in the physical sense, I can’t imagine not connecting with someone in that way, it’s like oxygen. I don’t particularly buy that that is the secret to her longevity, but I’m no Doctor either, but sex is an incredibly healthy thing. I mean literally, the studies are endless, the oxygen to the cells in your body open up, cholesterol is lowered, for men regular ejaculation is good for the prostate, for women estrogen is increased, the list goes on and on.
I remember “Michelle Phillips” from the group, “The Mamas and the Papas” was asked, what’s the secret to your health and beauty and she screamed, “Lots of sex!” But…hmmm Michelle or this gal here?
But like you said, how does she know she doesn’t like it if she never tried it. However, we don’t know what she does behind closed doors alone when we’re not lookin’ or where her hands unknowingly wander. Am I getting gross yet? That image and all. Hey, it’s a beautiful thing.
On 10/14/08 at 2:09 pm
Karri said:
Honey, did you just quote The Mamas and the Papas? HA! I love you for being old with me!!! And of course for indulging in the sins of the flesh too!
On 10/14/08 at 7:04 pm
Redorkulated said:
It might just be her generation. My brother-in-law has a great-aunt who lost the guy she was engaged to in the first WW. She never married, and I can’t vouch that she’s been a virgin all these years, but all the signs point to yes.
I think the trade-off wouldn’t be worth it. You can connect with people all over the earth, but the intimacy that can come with a sexual relationship can’t be compared. Give me a shorter life with passion in and out of the bedroom any day.
On 10/19/08 at 11:32 am
Missygail said:
I couldn’t do it. If I go six months without doing the deed I start having withdrawals… I haven’t gone longer than one year without the dirty tango… Shit 105 years without the pickle tickle…. no thank you.