CELIBACY
Celibacy is ‘complete abstinence from sexual relations’. In other words, it means living the life of a non-cohabiting bachelor.
Sikhism does not approve renouncing sex-life or family life. Celibacy before marriage is an essential part of the Sikh ethics and it is mandatory for a Sikh (in normal circumstances) to get married.
In Sikhism, suppression of sexual feelings, even if it can be achieved, is no way to salvation. Sexual urge is human instinct and one should not supress it. In Sikhism, sex is not forbidden but it should be controlled and disciplined.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)