Sarah Martins Sparks Debate After Dismissing ‘No Intimacy Before Marriage’ Belief
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has once again stirred conversation online following her bold take on the age-old belief that couples should abstain from intimacy before marriage.
In a video shared on her social media page on November 8, the outspoken actress questioned the logic behind discouraging premarital intimacy, arguing that emotional connection should include physical compatibility — especially before committing to marriage.
She said, “A pastor said any man that asks you to sleep with him before marriage is a bicycle, and we should wait for our Bentley. My question is — what if I’m the bicycle and he’s the Bentley?”
Sarah explained that she believes in knowing her partner “in and out,” including intimacy, before settling down. She added that making a man wait doesn’t guarantee faithfulness or a lasting relationship.
According to her, “A man can wait ten years and still leave the very night he gets what he wants. Starving a man doesn’t make you a good girl.”
💭 Opinion: A Controversial Yet Honest Take on Modern Relationships
Sarah Martins’ statement is undoubtedly provocative — but it touches on a real divide between traditional values and modern relationship dynamics.
While many still uphold celibacy before marriage as a mark of discipline and faith, others, like Sarah, argue that intimacy is a key part of emotional and physical compatibility. Her take reflects a generation more open to discussing topics once considered taboo.
However, her message also challenges societal double standards — especially those that label women negatively for expressing their sexual preferences. Whether one agrees or not, her honesty forces an important question: Is it more virtuous to follow tradition blindly, or to make choices based on personal conviction and understanding?
One thing is certain — Sarah Martins knows how to get people talking, and this latest statement has once again placed her at the heart of Nigeria’s ongoing cultural conversation about love, morality, and modern womanhood. ❤️✨
