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Involuntary celibacy is the state of a person who has not established an intimate relationship or engaged in sexual intercourse for reasons other than voluntary celibacy or sexual abstinence. The term is used especially for adults who, despite general expectations, have had little to no sexual or romantic experience.

People who are unable to engage in sexual activities due to medical limitations are termed medcel (medically celibate). Married couples who do not engage in sexual activities are termed marcel (marriage celibate). People who choose to stay celibate are termed vocel (voluntarily celibate). These terms are not formally defined but are in common usage in the incel community.

See also

• Asexuality
• Attachment theory
• Love-shyness
• Sexual addiction
• Unrequited love