Category: Abstinence

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Abstinence

What is Abstinence?

Abstinence simply means not having sex, and refraining from sexual intercourse. For most people, abstinence is the absence of sexual contact altogether.  It is the

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Abstinence

The Benefits of Abstinence

Abstinence means different things to different people. Most consider abstinence to mean not having vaginal intercourse, particularly to preserve virginity. Others say abstinence means no

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Birth Control Failure Rate Percentages

Different methods of birth control can be highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but birth control failure is more common than most people realize. Here is