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	Abstinence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Abstinence is a voluntary forbearance from indulging a desire or appetite for certain bodily activities that are widely experienced as giving pleasure.
		Because the regimen is intended to be a conscious act, freely chosen to enhance life, abstinence is sometimes distinguished from the psychological mechanism of repression.
		Total abstinence from feeding on the flesh of cows is a hallmark of Hinduism.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abstinence (473 words)

	Sexual abstinence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		While there have been cultures which achieved total sexual abstinence, such as castration cults, it is unlikely that any of them survived for a substantial period of time due to their lack of reproduction.
		Abstinence is practiced while a woman is menstruating (in Islam also) and the week after cessation of flow (the law of niddah), as well as a set period after childbirth.
		In spite of these criticisms, abstinence has become the de facto focus of sex education in the United States, so that opponents frequently adopt the line that abstinence education is acceptable only if it is combined with other methods, such as instruction in the use of condoms and easy availability thereof.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sexual_abstinence (2818 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Abstinence
		The legislation of the Russian church relating to abstinence consists of an elaborate program specifying days of penance whereon various sorts of food are forbidden, and indicating several festivals whereon the rigor of the law is tempered to a greater or lesser degree according to the grade of solemnity characterizing the fast.
		The Russian Church suspends the obligation of abstinence during Christmastide (25 December to 6 January, minus the vigil of Epiphany), during Eastertide, and during the octave of Pentecost.
		For, according to St. Augustine (De oratione et jejunio, sermo ccxxx, de temp.), abstinence purifies the soul, elevates the mind, subordinates the flesh to the spirit, begets a humble and contrite heart, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, extinguishes the fire of lust, and enkindles the true light of chastity.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/01067a.htm (7101 words)

	Abstinence - Encyclopedia
		Abstinence is a quality but also in a modern youth culture which one fastens to himself to make himself to a grouping accompanying.
		In the event of illness an involuntary abstinence can arise if bodies will withhold substances from it which are necessary for the normal course of the body functions by a medicinal supply failing to appear.
		A known case of abstinence and serious consequences connected with that for the body functions is the delirium which occurs with persons dependent on alcohol if the alcohol supply usually gets - involuntary - interrupted.
	www.gif-bilder.de /sprache-englisch/health-abstinence.html (218 words)

	Abstinence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Abstinence is the choice to refrain from an activity.
		Your choice of abstinence may be based on moral or ethical reasons, such as a belief that the act of intercourse should be reserved as an expression of a lifetime commitment to one person.
		Some promoters of abstinence feel that being prepared for safe sex (for example, having condoms on hand just in case) is to expect failure.
	scc.uchicago.edu /abstinence.htm (478 words)

	Alcoholism Abstinence
		Abstinence was at the base of Prohibition (legalized in 1919 with the Eighteenth Amendment) and is closely related to prohibitionism—the legal proscription of substances and their use.
		Abstinence can also be used as a treatment-outcome measure, as an indicator of its effectiveness.
		In this case, abstinence is defined as the number of drug-free days or weeks during the treatment regimen—and measures of drug in urine are often used as objective indicators.
	www.peele.net /lib/cdvsabs.html (2567 words)

	> Abstinence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Abstinence, choosing not to have sexual intercourse, is a common practice all over the world.
		Abstinence is a normal, common, and acceptable alternative to sexual intercourse.
		However, the goal of abstinence education is to give teens the facts about the negative emotional and physical consequences of having pre-marital sex, as well as the benefits of waiting, so that they can make an informed choice about their sexual behavior.
	www.athenspregnancy.com /abstinence.htm (3203 words)

	Abstinence
		Abstinence is the simplest form of birth control.
		Abstinence is the only form of birth control that is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy.
		Abstinence does not prevent AIDS and hepatitis B infections that come from nonsexual activities like using contaminated needles for doing drugs, tattooing, or taking steroids.
	kidshealth.org /teen/sexual_health/contraception/abstinence.html (541 words)

	A Commitment to Abstinence
		According to the dictionary, the word abstain means "to refrain from." Abstinence in Overeaters Anonymous is the action of refraining from compulsive eating.
		Each individual is free to determine his or her own way of achieving abstinence according to personal needs and preferences.
		Abstinence releases the pain and guilt accumulated over the many years of overeating.
	www.oa-ottawa.ca /OA/a_commitment_to_abstinence.htm (950 words)

	Abstinence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		But with abstinence, you must constantly be aware of what actions could be dangerous, and you are partly relying on him to remember also.
		Abstinence is a more intimate form of protection than most other methods.
		Abstinence should not be confused with a technique called "withdrawal," in which the man does penetrate, but pulls out before ejaculation.
	www.io.com /~wwwomen/contraception/abstinence.html (512 words)

	Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. - Is Abstinence Right For You Now? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Continuous abstinence is not having sex play with a partner at all.
		Abstinence is a very good way to postpone taking those risks until you are able to handle them.
		Abstinence can be difficult for some people, especially in a sexual situation.
	www.plannedparenthood.org /bc/abstinence.html (890 words)

	Understanding 'Abstinence': Implications for Individuals, Programs and Policies
		The same can be said for "abstinence." The varied and potentially conflicting meanings of "abstinence" have significant public health implications now that its promotion has emerged as the Bush administration's primary answer to pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention for all people who are not married.
		But abstinence proponents frequently cite both U.S. teen pregnancy declines and the Uganda example as "proof" that abstinence-only education programs, which exclude accurate and complete information about contraception, are effective; they argue that these programs should be expanded at home and exported overseas.
		At a minimum, the existing lack of common understanding hampers the ability of the public and policymakers to fully assess whether abstinence and abstinence education are viable and realistic public health and public policy approaches to reducing unintended pregnancies and HIV/STDs.
	www.guttmacher.org /pubs/tgr/06/5/gr060504.html (2064 words)

	www.iwannaknow.org \| Prevention - Abstinence
		Some people, especially people who think it's not cool to wait to have sex, think that abstinence is a completely bad thing.
		Actually, there are some really good things about abstinence and some of them might apply to you.
		Abstinence, or not having oral, vaginal or anal sex, is the best way to protect yourself.
	www.iwannaknow.org /prevention/abstinence.html (260 words)

	BIRTH CONTROL METHODS: Abstinence
		Sexual abstinence is practiced in every country in the world and is the only sure way to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease.
		Abstinence, or the action of refraining from sexual activity, has been used for centuries in order to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
		In fact, abstinence is a normal and acceptable practice used by men and women of all ages who are not yet prepared to accept the risks of sexual activity.
	www.epigee.org /guide/abstain.html (783 words)

	Abstinence funds debate heats up on Senate panel - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - March 07, 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Abstinence education supporters say there is ample evidence their approach works.
		The challenge for abstinence educators and policy-makers is not to defend the idea that abstinence works, but to "find the most effective strategies for helping the maximum [number of] young people to make their choice," he told congressional staff members and teenage abstinence supporters who gathered at the Capitol Hill Club.
		Proponents of sex education say there is scant evidence that abstinence education works and states -- which must match $3 of $4 in federal abstinence funding -- should have more flexibility in choosing their sex education programs.
	www.washtimes.com /national/20050306-113014-6652r.htm (510 words)

	WebQuest2
		Your goal is to learn about abstinence so you are able to back up your decision with the research you have done.
		Develop an abstinence agreement or contract for members of your club, which includes reasons for abstinence found through your research.
		As you socialize with your peers you will be able to discuss why abstinence is the best decision for someone your age and its impact on your life.
	www.geocities.com /whatastich/WebQuestAbstinence.html (504 words)

	Don’t Touch Me There: Abstinence and Bush's Budget :: Intervention Magazine :: War, Politics, Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Abstinence pledges are a common feature of many abstinence-only sex education programs, both religious and secular.
		Abstinence from all sexual activity is the only method taught to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
		That is a $39 million increase over 2005, in a budget that hurts low-income families with cuts in funding for food stamps and other forms of assistance, cuts many education programs, and gives tax-breaks to the rich.
	www.interventionmag.com /cms/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1020 (1222 words)

	Abstinence: Not Having Sexual Intercourse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Abstinence is a choice and one can select abstinence for many reasons.
		Abstinence may encourage people to build relationships in other ways then around sex.
		When abstinence is used for the wrong reasons, even if it is the right thing to do, it can cause confusion, conflict and guilt.
	www.well-net.com /womenshealth/contraception/abstinence-1.html (684 words)

	FHI - Abstinence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Abstinence offers adolescents, in particular, a number of advantages because it requires no supplies or clinic visits.
		Various groups interpret the notion of abstinence differently; for example, most faith-based groups generally view abstinence as a commitment to refrain from sexual intimacy until marriage, while others may view abstinence as delaying sex until some future time.
		Many young women and men cannot choose abstinence for themselves, either because they are already married, or may be coerced into sex in exchange for money or food.
	www.fhi.org /en/Youth/YouthNet/ProgramsAreas/abstinence.htm (446 words)

	Emory Univ :: S.O.M. :: GYN-OB Dept. :: Abstinence
		Abstinence may encourage people to build relationships in other ways.
		If you're counting on abstinence, and you change your mind in the heat of the moment, you might not have birth control handy.
		Some people would like to be prepared and have a condom or spermicide available in case they change their mind.
	www.gynob.emory.edu /familyplanning/abstinence.cfm (360 words)

	definition of abstinence
		The act or practice of abstaining; voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from customary gratifications of animal or sensual propensities.
		The practice of self-denial by depriving one's self of certain kinds of food or drink, especially of meat.
		Abstinence, Act, Action, An, Animal, Appetite, Beverages, By, Customary, Drink, Food, Indulgence, Intoxicating, Meat, Of, One, Or, Practice, Self, Sensual, The, Total, Voluntary
	www.brainydictionary.com /words/ab/abstinence126390.html (199 words)

	SexYOUality @ Scarleteen.com - Abstinence and Celibacy
		However, some of that problem may lie in the term itself, or in "abstinence" being presented for all the wrong reasons, because taking time away from sexual activity, or waiting to have a partner can be very enjoyable, empowering and positive.
		In truth, the word "abstinence" doesn't actually mean anything, and when we try and make sense out of it, it can get really confusing.
		What we really should be talking about here, when people say abstinence, is celibacy, which is the choice not to have a sexual partner for any period of time.
	www.scarleteen.com /sexuality/abstinence.html (285 words)

	Abstinence (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia) :: Bible Tools
		It may be defined as a self-discipline which consists in the habitual renunciation, in whole or in part, of the enjoyments of the flesh, with a view to the cultivation of the life of the spirit.
		In some fasts among the Jews abstinence from food and drink was observed simply from sunrise to sunset, and washing and anointing were permitted.
		In Maimonides (Ha-Yadh ha-Chazaqah, De'oth 3 1) the monastic principle of abstinence in regard to marriage, eating meat, or drinking wine, or in regard to any other personal enjoyment or comfort, is condemned as "contrary to the spirit of Judaism," and "the golden middle-way of moderation" is advocated.
	www.bibletools.org /index.cfm/fuseaction/Def.show/RTD/ISBE/ID/101 (2238 words)

	2002.01.31:President's Budget Increases Abstinence Program Funding
		President Bush's budget for 2003 will increase funding for abstinence education programs to $135 million to ensure that more children receive the message that abstinence is the best option for avoiding unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced today.
		Included in the budget request is $73 million for the Community-Based Abstinence Education program, which provides support to public and private groups for the development of abstinence education programs for adolescents in communities around the country.
		The budget also includes $50 million in mandatory funding for abstinence education grants to 59 states and territories to provide mentoring, counseling and adult supervision to promote abstinence.
	www.hhs.gov /news/press/2002pres/20020131a.html (289 words)

	USATODAY.com - Abstinence-only education unproven, CDC study says (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush administration is proposing to double spending on sexual abstinence programs that bar any discussion of birth control or condoms to prevent pregnancy or AIDS despite a lack of evidence that such programs work.
		They said the administration's proposal flies in the face of research that credits both abstinence and contraception with reducing the teenage birth rate by 30% in the past decade to historic lows.
		Yet supporters of the abstinence programs said teens should be hearing more about refraining from sex.
	www.usatoday.com /news/health/2004-02-13-abstinence-study_x.htm (629 words)

	The New York Times > Opinion > Op-Ed Columnist: Bush's Sex Scandal
		But "abstinence only" is a misnomer that in practice is an assault on sex education itself.
		I support the booming abstinence industry as it peddles panties and boxers decorated with stop signs (at www.abstinence.net), and "Pet Your Dog, Not Your Date" T-shirts.
		Abstinence education is great because it helps counteract the peer pressure that often leaves teenagers with broken hearts - and broken health.
	www.nytimes.com /2005/02/16/opinion/16kristof.html?ex=1266296400&en=b709cc8acd8c580f&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland (770 words)

	fast facts about abstinence
		Sexual abstinence is the avoidance of sexual activity.
		Abstinence is the only surefire way to avoid getting pregnant or to contract a sexually transmitted disease.
		Abstinence isn't always easy or practical, and sometimes people change their minds about it.
	www.gurl.com /findout/fastfacts/pages/0,,622676,00.html (194 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Americas \| Bush's affair with abstinence
		Its critics see this provision as thinly disguised Christian moralism which is at best paternalistic, and at worst a sure-fire way of endangering lives by failing to place sufficient emphasis on condoms.
		But to its proponents, pushing abstinence is the only way to tackle the disease in a continent like Africa where, as they see it, campaigns promoting the use of condoms have failed to halt the disease.
		Some sexual health workers contend that trying to change sexual behaviour in African societies that have long been promiscuous and polygamous is a waste of time; people can however be persuaded to use condoms, they argue, rendering that approach an altogether more effective one.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/americas/3887177.stm (643 words)

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