March 08, 2023 • bachelor insider
Becca Tilley Opens Up About Virginity and Discusses Watching ‘Bachelor’ with Girlfriend Hayley Kiyoko
Keeping it real.
Bachelor Nation fans first met Becca Tilley on Season 19 of “The Bachelor,” and she returned to our screens for Season 20.
Since her time on the Bachelor Nation shows, Becca has found love off-screen with her girlfriend Hayley Kiyoko, and the two have been together for almost five years.
Now during a recent Instagram Q&A, Becca answered fans’ burning questions about her life, her relationship, and more.
Becca kicked off the Q&A answering a question that threw it back to her “Bachelor” days, where she openly discussed her virginity on the show.
Someone asked Becca if she’s still a virgin and she got candid with her answer.
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The Bachelor Nation star said, “I’m not. But I will say I think there’s a lot of judgment and shame around saving yourself for marriage. I still think it’s a beautiful thing if it’s important for someone to want that for themselves & their future partner/spouse. Our society makes it seem so taboo and almost makes fun of something that is very sacred and intimate for a lot of people.”
Becca went on, saying, “So even though I made a different decision for myself, if you’re choosing to wait (because it’s YOUR CHOICE, not what’s expected of you), I think it’s beautiful. And if you’re like ya that’s not for me, I need to have sex to see if we’re compatible, that’s great too. I just always find it important to acknowledge the beauty in waiting if that’s the choice you make for yourself.”
Becca also opened up about her coming out journey and shared advice for a fan who said they are “very nervous to come out.”
She wrote, “It’s okay to be nervous/scared/anxious about coming out. We live in a world & society that makes it scary. I’d say make sure you have a support system- even if it’s one person. Someone you trust & makes you feel safe.”
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Becca continued on, saying, “I had people who didn’t respond great, but I was surrounded by so much love & support and that got me through the hard responses. You have one life. ONE! And it’s moving fast. As soon as you make the jump, you’re gonna feel free. And if you need some time standing on the edge until you’re ready, that’s ok. Be gentle with yourself!”
Becca also shared that she and her girlfriend Hayley still watch Bachelor Nation shows every Monday together and noted, “Hayley cries every time one of the girls on screen is crying.”
She also called on Hayley to reveal what she thought of Becca when she watched her seasons of “The Bachelor.”
Hayley said, “I was like that girl is genuine. I said you were the most genuine person on the show. I remember vividly that that’s the impression I had of you. I just really loved watching you and thought you were genuine and real. But I had no idea how funny you are!”
So sweet!
We love Becca and Hayley’s love and love their continued Bachelor Nation fandom.