n. ab'-stuh-nuhns
1) The act of not indulging in a certain conduct or desire.
2) The act of remaining a virgin until marriage.
1) The act of not indulging in a certain conduct or desire.
2) The act of remaining a virgin until marriage.
1) Marco practiced abstinence to end his addiction to cigarettes.
2) Emilia used abstinence to stay sexually pure for her future husband.
2) Emilia used abstinence to stay sexually pure for her future husband.
by Megan A November 29, 2006
1. A form of STD/Pregnancy Prevention used by intelligent people. Not necessarily just for the church-ie/"fat" kind of people.
2. A fool-proof way to prevent being a slut.
2. A fool-proof way to prevent being a slut.
1. I'm atheist, skinny, and have a boyfriend, but I practice abstinence because I'm smarter than getting pregnant when I'm 15.
2. OMG, can u lyk b leev tat Sara iz abstinent?
2. OMG, can u lyk b leev tat Sara iz abstinent?
by akumu October 1, 2005
The single most effective way of protection against STDs. Reportedly 99.99% effective.
Remember Jesus.
Remember Jesus.
by Moonflash September 19, 2005
According to recent studies, scientists have come to the shocking conclusion that abstinence is the only full-proof way to not get an STD or pregnant.
FACT
FACT
by the.marionette January 10, 2008
Most commonly known for not having sex until marriage. Also can mean not drinking till legal age (sometimes not drinking alcohol at all), not smoking and staying away from drugs
by itsmeagain:) April 16, 2013
A sexual position in which the two partners engage in various activities of a sexual manner but don't engage in sexual intercourse.
by ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡*) May 16, 2013