There was a very exclusive church in town that many people wanted to join. In order to keep the size of the congregation down to a manageable limit and to ensure that the members were truly committed, the pastor would impose a fast on the applicants.
The newest group of applicants consisted of three couples and the pastor imposed a three month fast on sex.
The first couple returned after ninety days and the pastor asked them how they did.
"Well, Pastor, we're in our sixties. It isn't that we don't have sex anymore it's just that it isn't that much of a priority and, well, it wasn't really a problem. We made it just fine."
"That's great." said the pastor, "Welcome to our church."
The second couple, a pair in their fourties, came in next and the pastor inquired.
"You know, Pastor, our sex life is far from over. That first month wasn't easy. Nor was the second or third for that matter. Still, we managed to follow the fast."
"I'm glad you made it through. Welcome to our church."
The third couple came in. They were newlyweds in their twenties and the pastor inquired.
"We tried, Pastor, we really did. The first month was a living hell! The second month I had cold sweats and was walking around with a continuous erection. By the middle of the third month I couldn't take it anymore. I threw her up against the refrigerator and had my way with her."
"Son, we are all tempted by the flesh. I understand completely. But I'm sorry, you are not welcome here."
"Yeah, that's what Safeway told us too!"