Some people define abstinence as refraining from all sexual behavior, including masturbation. Some define abstinence as refraining from sexual behavior involving genital contact. Others define it as refraining from penetrative sexual practices. Still others would offer different definitions. In this program, abstinence is defined as refraining from vaginal or anal intercourse .
Abstinence can be primary or secondary.
Primary abstainers have never had sexual intercourse with another person. Secondary abstainers are sexually experienced persons who have chosen to avoid some or all sexual activity with another person. Secondary abstinence is the choice of many sexually experienced adolescents and adults. Many abstainers choose to avoid intercourse but engage in other forms of sexual intimacy. Shop O2 .