A Nigerian woman, Confidence Maye Utomi, has shared her personal testimony about marrying a man who was a virgin, five years after she lost her own virginity.
Confidence, a sexual purity advocate who teaches girls and young women about the importance of sexual purity, shared the testimony in a Facebook post on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Recounting her journey, she disclosed that after losing her virginity, she never imagined that she would eventually marry a man who had never engaged in sexual intercourse.
The mother of one explained that she eventually came to terms with her past, acknowledging that her previous mistakes did not have to determine her future or her relationship with God.
She said she accepted her mistakes, repented and made a conscious decision to live a life that pleased God.
Confidence also stressed that virginity should not be regarded as the ultimate measure of a person’s character, noting that an individual’s sexual history does not necessarily determine their ability to love, respect, honour their partner or build a godly marriage.
According to her, people should not allow past mistakes to make them feel unworthy of good things they may experience in the future.
She maintained that one’s past should not become a barrier to future opportunities, encouraging people to embrace personal growth rather than disqualify themselves because of previous decisions.
Her testimony has drawn attention to conversations surrounding sexual purity, repentance, personal transformation and relationships, particularly the belief that people can rebuild their lives regardless of their past.
