Texas-based Christian influencer Bethany Beal, 38, made a teenage promise to save her first kiss for marriage. She followed through on that commitment, sharing her first kiss with her husband at their wedding, and remains proud of her decision. Beal’s story has sparked interest in a culture where intimacy and sex are often seen as essential parts of dating. According to 2024 data, weekly sexual activity among U.S. adults aged 18 to 64 has fallen from 55 percent in 1990 to 37 percent.

Originally reported by Newsweek.