Lamar Odom & Sabrina Parr Are Abstaining From Sex Until They're Married

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Lamar Odom, Sabrina Parr
It was suggested by Lamar's pastor that the couple refrain from sexual intercourse.

Former NBA star Lamar Odom is preparing to take a trip down the aisle once more, however, this time he's in a healthier place. Following his near-death experience after he overdosed at a Nevada brothel, Lamar has turned his life around for the better. He's walking the path of sobriety and has tackled his sex addiction head-on with the help of his fiancé Sabrina Parr.

It's expected that the couple's journey will be well-documented for their forthcoming reality television series, but until the show premieres, Lamar and Sabrina have been candid about their challenges on social media. Back in November, Sabrina talked openly about Lamar's "serious porn addiction" and how she almost left him. "He was reaching for his phone more than reaching for me and I had a problem with that," Sabrina said at the time.

In a recent chat with Hollywood Life, Sabrina revealed that she and Lamar "don't even have sex, believe it or not." She added that this is the first time in Lamar's life where he's been "clean of drugs, marijuana, porn addiction, sex addiction," so they've agreed to abstain. "Once Lamar got saved, he developed a relationship with a pastor and there's a lot of things he just wants to grow, areas he wants to grow in, and things he wants to improve on as a man," Sabrina shared with the outlet. "And as a man, the pastor suggested to him, it's not Godly if Christians like to have sex before marriage. And obviously he's already had sex, so he couldn't cut that out, but he said, ‘A great sacrifice to God would be to withhold from sex until you guys got married.' And so, I think he really respects the pastor's opinion and his voice."

She admitted that there are times when she doesn't think they'll be able to make it, but it was Lamar's decision and she stands by him. "Lamar's and my relationship is really different," she adds. "It's just more than just we're in love, let's shoot pictures, and let's go to the movies. It's really got a lot of substance and we get a lot done. And we're very busy with each other, we're not just laid up cuddling. So, there's a lot of things that we do that doesn't even create an environment for sex."

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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