I always like to leave an inspirational story at the top of my website when I step away for the Sabbath or to perform some other mitzvah.
BRITAIN’S oldest virgin who celebrates her 105th birthday this weekend says no sex is the secret to her long life.
Having known she would remain single from the age of twelve, Clara Meadmore abstained to concentrate on earning a living.
She has never had sex because she was "too busy" for intimate relationships which seemed like "a lot of hassle".
The retired secretary said sex equalled marriage in the 1920s and 1930s and she did not buy into the idea.
Former self … Clara in her late 30s
She says she is proud of remaining a virgin.
"People have asked whether I am a homosexual and the answer is no. I have just never been interested in or fancied having sex," Clara said.
"I imagine there is a lot of hassle involved and I have always been busy doing other things.
"I’ve never had a boyfriend – I’ve never been bothered about relationships. When I was a girl you only had sex with your husband and I never married.
"I’ve always had lots of platonic friendships with men but never felt the need to go further than that or marry."
Virgin … Clara Meadmore
