
Hi OP. I am a virgin by choice and most of my guy friends vanished due to bro culture. I have female friends now. I learned alot as I stayed a virgin. Intimacy can happen without sex. Kissing, hugging, caring, and etc. cuddling is a good medium like cuddling while watching tv. Talking to each other while cuddling. Massage. Etc.
Also, any pleasure sought is really a ballon pop. Is it really worth it for a ballon pop? Infancy can lead to long lasting pleasure as both partners map out the senses and emotions and synch. Lasting pleasure can be therapeutic too even. All that isn’t possible when pleasure is the focus and getting it now rather than learn about the partner.