abstinence only education

One of the few kinds of education that actually supports withholding knowledge. Abstinence only education is a form of Sex Ed where people are only informed about the single fact that abstinence is the only completely effective form of birth control.

Abstinence only education is like taking driver's ed and having them tell you not to drive.

by Patrick Tescher June 11, 2006

Abstinence

Something people like me do for reasons not always religious. I'm abstinent because I don't wanna be that girl who got pregnant when she was 15 and now has a McJob.

Abstinence is not always for religious reasons.

by ****^_^**** May 3, 2010

certified abstinence instructor

A life-calling for a precious few, incredibly optimistic individuals who think that it's actually possible to bridle the massive force of copulation using reason, logic, gods wrath, consequence or any other easy to ignore methodology.

I'm a certified abstinence instructor; das right! I don't care how worked up their loins be ge'in, a few pictures of god's herpes curse will shrink that hard-on faster than a busted cherry on prom-nite.

by YAWA August 19, 2017

abstinence only education

A rather counterproductive form of sex education that is supported by the evangelical movement.

Abstinence only education is a bit like "just hold it" potty training. -Roy Zimmerman

by kmuto December 25, 2008

emotional abstinence

a self-protective series of behaviors intended to protect male egos from emotional involvement that could otherwise cause trauma, drama, or stress.

Billy likes Amy from class, but his emotional abstinence prevents him from being hurt by the fact that Amy has a boyfriend.

by Jason C. M. Buckley January 8, 2008

leave of abstinence

A specific period of time in which one decides, for personal reasons, that they are not going to have sex.

"Sarah, that guy is totally checking you out! Let's go chat him up!"

"Sorry but you'll have to count me out. I'm sick of pregnancy scares, and so I'm taking a three month leave of abstinence."

by 3monthsordietrying January 19, 2009

abstinence

basically waiting till you're married to have sex. strangely popular now that the jonas brothers do it - and because edward cullen made bella wait.

"So that's it? You won't sleep with me until we're married?" - Bella Swan.

Teen girls: OMG I'M TOTALLY GOING FOR ABSTINENCE NOW.

by ilikesparkles May 30, 2009