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Self-enforced restraint from pleasurable activities
Abstinence is the practice of self-enforced restraint from indulging in bodily activities that are widely experienced as giving pleasure. Most frequently
Abstinence
Act of refraining from sexual activity
Sexual abstinence or sexual restraint is the practice of refraining from sexual activity for reasons medical, psychological, legal, social, philosophical
Sexual_abstinence
Avoidance of the consumption of alcohol
sense in an American source, and in 1833 in England in the context of abstinence. Since at first it was used in other contexts as an emphasised form of
Teetotalism
9th episode of the 8th season of Seinfeld
"The Abstinence" is the 143rd episode of the American sitcom Seinfeld. This was the ninth episode for the eighth season, originally broadcast on the NBC
The_Abstinence
Abstinence (or the rule of abstinence) is the principle of analytic reticence and/or frustration within a clinical situation. It is a central feature
Abstinence_(psychoanalysis)
Aspect of American education
and abstinence-only as part of the Adolescent Family Life Act, or AFLA. Comprehensive sex education is also called abstinence-based, abstinence-plus
Sex education in the United States
Sex_education_in_the_United_States
Social movement against drinking alcohol
temperance movement is a social movement promoting temperance or total abstinence from consumption of alcoholic beverages. Participants in the movement
Temperance_movement
Topics referred to by the same term
pleasure. Abstinence may also refer to: Abstinence (band), an experimental industrial music project "The Abstinence", a Seinfeld episode Abstinence theory
Abstinence_(disambiguation)
fasting and abstinence (from meat) at various times each year. For Catholics, fasting is the reduction of one's intake of food, while abstinence refers to
Fasting and abstinence in the Catholic Church
Fasting_and_abstinence_in_the_Catholic_Church
Ring worn to signal chastity
Purity rings (also known as promise rings, abstinence rings, or chastity rings) are rings worn as a sign of chastity. Since the 1990s, Christian organizations
Purity_ring
Form of sex education
Abstinence-only sex education (also known as sexual risk avoidance education) is a form of sex education that teaches not having sex outside of marriage
Abstinence-only_sex_education
Coerced abstinence is a drug rehabilitation strategy which uses frequent monitoring and immediate punishment to reduce drug use among participants. This
Coerced_abstinence
Christian observance before Easter
Sundays of Lent are not regarded as days of fasting, though historically, abstinence from meat was enjoined on the Sundays of Lent (as with the other days
Lent
Series of vampire romance novels by Stephenie Meyer
new, popular genre of "abstinence porn", concluding that, "In reality, the abstinence message—wrapped in the genre of abstinence porn—objectifies Bella
Twilight_(novel_series)
Conmitment to refrain from drug usage or sexual intercourse
Abstinence pledges are commitments made by people, often though not always teenagers and young adults, to practice abstinence, usually in the case of
Abstinence_pledge
Sex education policy
Abstinence, be faithful, use a condom, also known as the ABC strategy, abstinence-plus sex education or abstinence-based sex education, is a sex education
Abstinence, be faithful, use a condom
Abstinence,_be_faithful,_use_a_condom
2007 novel by Tom Perrotta
The Abstinence Teacher is a 2007 novel by American author Tom Perrotta. It tells the story of Ruth Ramsey, a divorced sexual education teacher who lives
The_Abstinence_Teacher
Former drinking fountain in Philadelphia
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain (1874–1877) – also known as The Catholic Total Abstinence Centennial Fountain or The Centennial Fountain
Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain
Catholic_Total_Abstinence_Union_Fountain
Problematic excessive alcohol consumption
attempt to keep a person from returning to alcoholism. Among them is the abstinence-based mutual aid fellowship Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A 2020 scientific
Alcoholism
Topics referred to by the same term
Periodic abstinence may refer to: The use of fertility awareness as birth control Following the Roman Catholic Church's teachings on natural family planning
Periodic_abstinence
Ways to reduce the risk of acquiring STIs
(AIDS). The pamphlet advocated a range of safe-sex practices, including abstinence, condoms, personal hygiene, use of personal lubricants, and STI testing/treatment
Safe_sex
Medical condition caused by drug addiction
Drug withdrawal, drug withdrawal syndrome, or substance withdrawal syndrome is the group of symptoms that occur upon the abrupt discontinuation or decrease
Drug_withdrawal
Christian practice of abstaining from meat, lacticinia and alcohol on Fridays
Christendom as a day of strict fasting and abstinence from alcohol, meat and lacticinia (milk and milk products). Abstinence from meat on Fridays is done as a
Friday_fast
19th-century Catholic temperance organization
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America was a Catholic temperance organization active in the 19th and 20th centuries. The work of Father Mathew
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Catholic_Total_Abstinence_Union_of_America
State of voluntarily being unmarried and sexually abstinent
conviction. In a wider sense, it is commonly understood to only mean abstinence from sexual activity. Celibacy has existed in one form or another throughout
Celibacy
information about both abstinence and contraception, while approximately one third of schools provided students with abstinence-only sex education. In
Adolescent sexuality in the United States
Adolescent_sexuality_in_the_United_States
Infant drug withdrawal symptom
Neonatal withdrawal or neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) or neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) is a drug withdrawal syndrome of infants, caused
Neonatal_withdrawal
Making Sense of Abstinence is a collection of 16 lessons for teaching about sexual abstinence in the context of comprehensive sexuality education. According
Making_Sense_of_Abstinence
Long-term psychological symptoms following drug withdrawal
all cases drug-induced psychiatric disorders fade away with prolonged abstinence, although permanent damage to the brain and nervous system may be caused
Post-acute-withdrawal syndrome
Post-acute-withdrawal_syndrome
Instruction on human sexuality issues
sexuality education. In contrast, abstinence-only sex education, which focuses solely on promoting sexual abstinence, is often favored in more socially
Sex_education
Twelve-step program
healthy body weight.” This concept of abstinence has been criticized for its lack of specificity. While in AA abstinence means not drinking alcohol, some argue
Overeaters_Anonymous
American public speaker (born 1990)
[abstinence] for everyone else." On July 13, 2011, Palin had an interview with Christianity Today in which she reaffirmed her stance on abstinence. Discussing
Bristol_Palin
1990s Christian movement
was a movement in the 1990s within Christianity which emphasized sexual abstinence before marriage. Prominent in American Christian communities in the 1990s
Purity_culture
Day of the week
Anglican traditions, observe the Friday Fast, which traditionally includes abstinence from meat, lacticinia, and alcohol on Fridays of the year. Traditionally
Friday
Penetrative sexual activity for reproduction or sexual pleasure
areas. In some countries, such as the United States, sex education and abstinence-only sex education curricula are available to educate adolescents about
Sexual_intercourse
Lifestyle of frugality and abstinence
Asceticism is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from worldly pleasures through self-discipline, self-imposed poverty, and simple living, often for
Asceticism
King of England from 1509 to 1547
the contrasting view – i.e. that Henry himself initiated the period of abstinence, potentially after a brief affair – see Bernard, G. W. (2010). Anne Boleyn:
Henry_VIII
3rd-century treatise on vegetarianism by Porphyry
On Abstinence from Eating Animals (Koine Greek: Περὶ ἀποχῆς ἐμψύχων, romanized: Peri apochēs empsychōn, Latin: De abstinentia ab esu animalium) is a 3rd-century
On Abstinence from Eating Animals
On_Abstinence_from_Eating_Animals
Annual sexual abstinence challenge
as and abbreviated to NNN, is an annual internet challenge of sexual abstinence and not masturbating during the month of November. It originated in 2011
No_Nut_November
American rapper and actor (born 1975)
new idea is so big, I don't have time to be distracted I'm practicing abstinence, I have been meditating and focusing on my goals." Jackson clarified his
50_Cent
American actor (born 1974)
National Conference Media (books, films, periodicals, albums) Books On Abstinence from Eating Animals (3rd century) The Way to Health, Long Life and Happiness
Joaquin_Phoenix
Settlement in Mie, Japan
The Saikū (斎宮) was a palace complex located in what is now the Takegawa neighborhood of the town of Meiwa, Taki District, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Forming
Saikū
First day of Lent in Western Christianity
traditions. Ash Wednesday is traditionally observed with fasting and abstinence from meat in several Christian denominations. As it is the first day of
Ash_Wednesday
Use of fingers to sexually stimulate
Orgasm gap Premarital sex Promiscuity Romance Sex-positive movement Sexual abstinence Sexual addiction Sexual capital Sexual ethics Sexual objectification Sexual
Fingering_(sexual_act)
Internet community forum
slang term fap, referring to male masturbation. While reasons for this abstinence vary by individual, the main motivation cited is attempting to overcome
NoFap
Person who commits to abstinence after having had sexual intercourse
reason, and however virginity is defined. The concept has been taught in abstinence-only sex education courses, and more commonly used among evangelical and
Born-again_virgin
American experimental music group
Abstinence is an American experimental industrial music project founded in 1985 in Belmar, New Jersey, and now based in Brooklyn, New York. Their sound
Abstinence_(band)
Canadian singer (born 1994)
two angels, gothic arches, a skeleton, and a serpent. Regarding sexual abstinence, Bieber told music magazine Rolling Stone in 2011, "I don't think you
Justin_Bieber
subjects by choice rather than out of cowardice." In 1922, Gandhi wrote that abstinence from violence is effective and true forgiveness only when one has the
Practices and beliefs of Mahatma Gandhi
Practices_and_beliefs_of_Mahatma_Gandhi
State of a person who has never engaged in sexual intercourse
chastity, the concept of virginity has traditionally involved sexual abstinence. The concept of virginity usually involves moral or religious issues and
Virginity
Insights. Retrieved February 25, 2015. "Moral Orel- Season 3- "Abstinence"". YouTube. May 26, 2015. "Moral Orel - Abstinence". YouTube. November 29, 2018.
List_of_Moral_Orel_episodes
Sex education instruction method
information about sexuality, relationships, and reproductive health. Unlike abstinence-only education, CSE includes a broad curriculum that covers topics such
Comprehensive_sex_education
Condition of not being affected by alcohol
from consuming alcohol. As such, sustained abstinence is a prerequisite for sobriety. Early in abstinence, residual effects of alcohol consumption can
Sobriety
Coptic Orthodox fasts
Saturday, with only Friday as a Paramon abstinence day. If the Feast day falls on a Monday, then the Paramon abstinence day is similarly substituted with the
Fasting and abstinence of the Coptic Orthodox Church
Fasting_and_abstinence_of_the_Coptic_Orthodox_Church
English temperance movement activist (1849-1918)
of the Women's Total Abstinence Union, the Liverpool Ladies' Temperance Association, and the Deaconesses' National Total Abstinence League. Alice Brown
Alice_Caine
Psychoactive drug, often called ecstasy
correlated with lifetime MDMA usage and are partially reversible with abstinence. Several forms of memory are impaired by chronic ecstasy use; however
MDMA
Over-indulgence and over-consumption, such as of food
says that abstinence from food and drink overcome the sin of gluttony, and the act of abstinence is fasting. (see: Fasting and abstinence in the Catholic
Gluttony
Chinese writer, dramatist and encyclopedist
Gao Lian (Chinese: 高濂; pinyin: Gāo Lián; Wade–Giles: Kao Lien, fl. 16th century), was a Chinese writer, dramatist and encyclopedist. Gao Lian was born
Gao_Lian_(writer)
English pornographic film actress (born 1999)
Elle describing both Blue and Phillips' "hypersexualisation" and the abstinence of the 4B movement as "extreme responses" to the period's sexual culture
Bonnie_Blue_(actress)
Lack of or little sexual attraction to others
spectrum of asexual sub-identities. Asexuality is distinct from sexual abstinence and from celibacy, which are behavioral and generally motivated by factors
Asexuality
American sobriety-focused mutual help fellowship
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a global mutual aid fellowship dedicated to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually inclined Twelve
Alcoholics_Anonymous
African countries that has adopted abstinence-only sex education as an approach of sexual education that emphasizes abstinence from sexual intercourse until
Abstinence-only sex education in Uganda
Abstinence-only_sex_education_in_Uganda
Social movement in Catholic societies
specifically Catholic societies formed to encourage moderation or total abstinence from alcohol. In Ireland, the priest Theobald Mathew persuaded thousands
Catholic_temperance_movement
Dish consisting of battered or breaded fried fish
during Lent, the Christian season of repentance, when tradition calls for abstinence from meat. A "shore lunch" is common in the northern United States and
Fish_fry
about STIs and how they were transmitted. They generally taught that abstinence was the only way to avoid sexually transmitted infections. The medical
History_of_condoms
Provision of information for proper usage of drugs
approaches to drug education are harm-reduction education and abstinence-based education. Abstinence-based drug education began with the anti-alcohol "temperance
Drug_education
requires abstinence in all ordinary circumstances), while abstentionists abstain as a matter of prudence (that is, they believe total abstinence is the
Christian_views_on_alcohol
Psychedelic drug
largely unknown. Tolerance typically resets to baseline after 3–4 days of abstinence. Significant cross-tolerance occurs between LSD, mescaline and psilocybin
LSD
American comedian and television host (born 1947)
Garry Shandling's 1990s TV series The Larry Sanders Show, and in "The Abstinence", a 1996 episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. Letterman provided vocals for
David_Letterman
The abstinence theory of interest asserts that the money used for lending purposes is the money not used for consumption – which means, earning interest
Abstinence_theory_of_interest
Medical diagnostic method
scoring system is used to quantify and diagnose neonatal withdrawal or abstinence (NAS) syndrome. This is a withdrawal syndrome of infants, caused by the
Finnegan_scoring_system
including purity balls, sexual purity organizations, and government-funded abstinence-only sex education. Chastity clubs for adolescents came out of evangelical
Chastity clubs in the United States
Chastity_clubs_in_the_United_States
Division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services
the Community-Based Abstinence Education Program, which is focused on funding public and private entities that provide abstinence-until-marriage education
Administration for Children and Families
Administration_for_Children_and_Families
American speaker
to young people about abstinence-only sex education. She has been described as "one of the country's most established abstinence-only lecturers," and speaks
Pam_Stenzel
Sexual activity that usually excludes penetration
2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014. Hans, J. D.; Kimberly, C. (2011). "Abstinence, Sex, and Virginity: Do They Mean What We Think They Mean?". American
Non-penetrative_sex
Abstinence (Hebrew: הִסתַגְפוּת, Ashkenazi pronunciation: Histagfus) was a form of draft evasion and a form of hunger strike (or other forms of self-harm
Abstinence_(conscription)
American sexual abstinence activist
Lakita Garth is an American sexual abstinence activist, public speaker, and rapper. Born in Los Angeles, Garth was a beauty queen, winning the title of
Lakita_Garth
Mughal emperor from 1556 to 1605
Din-i-Ilahi. Virtues in Din-i-Ilahi included generosity, forgiveness, abstinence, prudence, wisdom, kindness, and piety. Celibacy was respected, chastity
Akbar
Spiritual community
Close. The British and Foreign Society for the Promotion of Humanity and Abstinence from Animal Food was formed at Alcott House by a group of vegetarians
Alcott_House
the bracelet. After numerous delays (and a more-than-month-long term of abstinence), Buck is able to successfully complete his sperm donation. 86 8 "What's
List_of_9-1-1_episodes
American baseball player (born 1974)
television as a guest actor in the sitcom Seinfeld in the episode titled, "The Abstinence" and Saturday Night Live, a late-night live television sketch comedy and
Derek_Jeter
American singer and songwriter (born 1966)
completely dismissed how perfect her tremulous hesitance fits into the abstinence anthem 'Let's Wait Awhile'." Classical composer Louis Andriessen has praised
Janet_Jackson
Sexual activity involving the anus and rectum
in anal sex without vaginal sex than teens who had not made a sexual abstinence pledge, and found pledge-takers were just as likely to test positive for
Anal_sex
Irish musician (1971–2018)
psychotherapist assessed O'Riordan on 26 December 2017, suggesting an abstinence from alcohol and noting no suicidal thoughts. O'Riordan's final social
Dolores_O'Riordan
Manner in which humans engage sexually
Orgasm gap Premarital sex Promiscuity Romance Sex-positive movement Sexual abstinence Sexual addiction Sexual capital Sexual ethics Sexual objectification Sexual
Human_sexual_activity
Sexual activity involving stimulation of the genitalia by use of the mouth
excludes penile-vaginal sex). The concept of "technical virginity" or sexual abstinence through oral sex is popular among teenagers. Gay men who regard oral sex
Oral_sex
Prevention of human pregnancy
unprotected sex. Some argue not having sex is also a form of birth control, but abstinence-only sex education may increase teenage pregnancies if offered without
Birth_control
education have been employed, ranging from the promotion of condom use to 'abstinence only' programmes. To further Uganda's efforts in establishing a comprehensive
HIV/AIDS_in_Uganda
Twelve-step program
organization and twelve-step program for people with common desire to maintain abstinence from marijuana. Marijuana Anonymous (MA) formed in June 1989 to address
Marijuana_Anonymous
Ascetic lifestyles in a Jewish context
Asceticism is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from sensual pleasures, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals. Asceticism has not been
Asceticism_in_Judaism
American activist and kidnap survivor (born 1987)
contact. She discussed the unintended psychological harms associated with abstinence-only sexual education programs such as those stressed in her Mormon faith
Elizabeth_Smart
Return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission
return to the level existing prior to drug exposure during long periods of abstinence, a fact which may have implications in relapse treatment. Social interactions
Relapse
Engaging in sexual relations in exchange for payment
PMID 10474560. Human Rights Watch (2005). The Less They Know, the Better: Abstinence Only HIV/AIDS Programs in Uganda. New York: Human Rights Watch. p. 55
Prostitution
Italian-American Christmas Eve celebration
fasting day, and the abundance of seafood reflects the observance of abstinence from meat until the feast of Christmas Day itself. The Feast of the Seven
Feast_of_the_Seven_Fishes
Organisation of Roman Catholic teetotallers
The Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart (PTAA) is an international organisation for Catholic teetotalers based in Ireland. Its members
Pioneer Total Abstinence Association
Pioneer_Total_Abstinence_Association
American actress and director (born 1990)
2015. Retrieved June 27, 2011. Dargis, Manohla (November 20, 2009). "Abstinence Makes the Heart…Oh, You Know". The New York Times. Archived from the original
Kristen_Stewart
American filmmakers
directors of a planned screen adaptation of Tom Perrotta's novel The Abstinence Teacher for Warner Independent Pictures. In 2007 Perrotta wrote a screenplay
Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris
Jonathan_Dayton_and_Valerie_Faris
Religious practice
fundamentally spiritual in character. Fasting is symbolic, and a reminder of abstinence from selfish and carnal desires." Buddhist monks and nuns following the
Religious_fasting
First Lady of Chile since 2026
education legislation. On that occasion, Adriasola argued that sexual abstinence is the most effective method for preventing unintended pregnancy and sexually
Pía_Adriasola
1937–1945 conflict in East Asia
statement of principles advocating for the "sanctity of treaties" and the "abstinence by all nations from use of force." Chiang Kai-shek had been closely monitoring
Second_Sino-Japanese_War
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Female
Egyptian
, the granddaughter of Peteharpocrates.
Girl/Female
Indian
Tulsi (Basil) or Goddess Radha
Girl/Female
Irish Gaelic
Beautiful.
Girl/Female
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Sindhi, Telugu
Association
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Rush Farm
Male
French
French form of Latin Macarius, MACAIRE means "blessed."
Girl/Female
Hindu
Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Durga
Male
Basque
, invaluable.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Kalasaveri | கலாஸாவேரீ
Name of a Raga
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Cody, COTY means "helper."Â
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n.
Want of abstinence; indulgence.
n.
The practice of self-denial by depriving one's self of certain kinds of food or drink, especially of meat.
v. i.
Abstinence from sleep, whether at a time when sleep is customary or not; the act of keeping awake, or the state of being awake, or the state of being awake; sleeplessness; wakefulness; watch.
v. i.
Abstinence from food; omission to take nourishment.
n.
Total abstinence from spirituous liquor.
n.
The principle or practice of entire abstinence, esp. from intoxicating drinks.
n.
One pledged to entire abstinence from all intoxicating drinks.
a.
Designating, or pertaining to, a temperance society and movement started in Baltimore in 1840 on the principle of total abstinence.
v. i.
Voluntary abstinence from food, for a space of time, as a spiritual discipline, or as a token of religious humiliation.
a.
Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining.
v. t.
To look upon, as in a certain relation; to hold as an popinion; to consider; as, to regard abstinence from wine as a duty; to regard another as a friend or enemy.
v. i.
A time of fasting, whether a day, week, or longer time; a period of abstinence from food or certain kinds of food; as, an annual fast.
v. i.
To practice abstinence as a religious exercise or duty; to abstain from food voluntarily for a time, for the mortification of the body or appetites, or as a token of grief, or humiliation and penitence.
n.
Abstinence.
n.
One of a sect among the Jews in the time of our Savior, remarkable for their strictness and abstinence.
n.
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. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating beverages, -- called also total abstinence.
a.
Careful; cautious; exact; nice; as, scrupulous abstinence from labor; scrupulous performance of duties.
n.
Severity of life; austerity; voluntary submission to pain, abstinence, or mortification.
adv.
With abstinence.
v. t.
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence; moderation; as, temperance in eating and drinking; temperance in the indulgence of joy or mirth; specifically, moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.