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Abstinence is the refraining from having any sexual intercourse. Abstinence is considered the only 100% effective means of preventing conception and pregnancy because there is no opportunity for a man's sperm to fertilize a woman's egg. Abstinence is also considered the only 100% effective means to prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Abstinence, also known as chastity, is advocated by some religious and cultural groups before marriage and as the only acceptable means of birth control after marriage.
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