Abstinence - Definition and Overview

Abstinence is the act or habit of refraining from some tempting activity, usually sex, but also other activities such as alcohol or food consumption. Therefore, see:

In the Roman Catholic Church abstinence is the term used for the complete avoidance of meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Compare fasting.

Compare: chastity, promiscuity

Example Usage of Abstinence
	kathleenobean: so true: "The Twilight franchise may promote sexual Abstinence, but its stance on helmet safety is downright promiscuous."
	culottes: @rowermeetswater To teach them about Abstinence. Duh.
	advancingwomen: The Horrible, Horrible Truth Hidden In ‘Twilight’: So the eagerly anticipated new movie about Abstinence vampi.. http://bit.ly/08xjARg

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Abstinence - Definition and Overview

Example Usage of Abstinence