The idea of chastity seem to be a necessity only for women as well. Cynthia must sacrifice sexuality in order to effectively rule but, aside from Endimion, the men's amorous desires in the play are all met. While Tellus's desire for Endimion is seen as corrupting Corsites's desire for Tellus is rewarded. For choosing his love for Endimion over his love for Semele Eumenides is rewarded with Semele herself. Male figures are allowed amorous love whereas female figures are condemned for any such desire.
Chastity seems to be the only recourse for female monarchy because it is really all women have left.
Chastity seems to become for Lyly a crude representation for the male-male bonds that are at the heart of society and government.