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Abstinence is a voluntary forbearance from indulging a desire or appetite for certain bodily activities that are widely experienced as giving pleasure. Most frequently, the term refers to abstention from sexual intercourse, alcohol, or food. The practice can arise from religious prohibitions or practical considerations. Abstinence has diverse forms. In its oldest sense it is sexual, as in the practice of continence, chastity, and celibacy. Commonly it refers to a temporary or partial abstine ...
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Resources
- Abstinence (National Women's Health Information Center)
- ¿Debemos Enseñar 'Solo-Abstinencia' en la Educación Sexual? (CDC National Prevention Information Network)
Abstinence News Headlines
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MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:00 EST
- Greater Deficits In Emotional Facial Expression Can Indicate More Severe Alcoholism
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Greater Deficits In Emotional Facial Expression Can Indicate More Severe Alcoholism
ScienceDaily - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- West Australian Women: Drinking Before, And During, Pregnancy
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:00 EST
- American Public Health Association Adopts Policies On Pandemic Influenza Funding, Abstinence Education, War In Iraq
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 22 Dec 2006 08:00 EST
- US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed'
BBC - Fri, 01 Dec 2006 02:13 EST
- Time may not cure all wounds, but helps hangovers
Reuters - Wed, 27 Dec 2006 03:39 EST
- Time may not cure all wounds, but helps hangovers
Reuters - Wed, 27 Dec 2006 03:39 EST
- Hangover Headache Help
WebMD - Fri, 29 Dec 2006 08:49 EST
- New Mexico Abstinence Coalition Sues Governor For Allegedly Withholding Information On How It Spends Federal Sex Education Funds
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 20 Dec 2006 05:00 EST
- Brains Can Recover From Alcoholic Damage But Patients Should Stop Drinking As Soon As Possible
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:00 EST
- Abstinence Only Policy Not The Answer To Preventing Teenage Pregnancy
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 01 Dec 2006 11:00 EST
- Democrats Seek To Investigate Funding For Faith-Based HIV/AIDS, Abstinence Initiatives
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 07 Dec 2006 09:00 EST
- Revisions To Rhode Island Abstinence Curriculum Approved For Use In High Schools, State Education Commissioner Says
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 07 Dec 2006 02:00 EST
- Cultural Practices In Namibia Hinder HIV Prevention, Group Says
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 20 Dec 2006 06:00 EST
- Brains Of Recovering Alcoholics Regenerate Surprisingly Fast
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 18 Dec 2006 06:00 EST
- Study Challenges Abstinence
ABC News - Tue, 05 Dec 2006 11:38 EST
- End The Politics Of Labels And Sex Education, Urges International Abstinence Association
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 18 Nov 2006 08:00 EST
- Few favor abstinence-only sex ed
MSNBC - Tue, 07 Nov 2006 06:03 EST
- Partner Reduction Is Pivotal For HIV Prevention
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 04 Dec 2006 11:00 EST
- Birth control credited with drop in teen pregnancy
Reuters - Fri, 01 Dec 2006 01:33 EST
- Birth control credited with drop in teen pregnancy
Reuters - Fri, 01 Dec 2006 01:33 EST
- Most Government-Funded Abstinence-Until-Marriage Programs Not Reviewed For Scientific Accuracy, GAO Report Says
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:00 EST
- Abortion Rights Advocates Call For Congressional Democrats To Boost Family Planning Access, Change Abstinence-Only Sex Education Programs
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:00 EST
- U.S. Teen Pregnancy Rates Decline As Result Of Improved Contraceptive Use
ScienceDaily - Mon, 04 Dec 2006 04:00 EST
- Rewards for abstaining reduce methamphetamine use
Reuters - Wed, 29 Nov 2006 05:31 EST
- Few Americans favor abstinence-only sex education
Reuters - Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:15 EST
- Few Americans favor abstinence-only sex education
Reuters - Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:15 EST
- Abstinence-Education For Young Adults Is Well Targeted, Affirms Medical Institute For Sexual Health
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 02 Nov 2006 08:00 EST
- Government censured on family planning policies
Reuters - Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:30 EST
- Government censured on family planning policies
Reuters - Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:30 EST
- Former U.S. Surgeons General Satcher, Elders Join Researchers, Teachers To Discuss Abstinence-Only Sex Education
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 07 Nov 2006 05:00 EST
- Most U.S. Adults Support Comprehensive Sex Education, About Half Oppose Abstinence-Only Education, Study Says
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:00 EST
- Federal Guidelines Expand Scope Of Abstinence Education Funds To Include People Up To Age 29
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 02 Nov 2006 02:00 EST
- Comprehensive sex education preferred over abstinence only programs
The Earth Times - Tue, 07 Nov 2006 10:08 EST
- U.S. needs "sexual literacy", ex-surgeon generals say
Reuters - Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:04 EST
- U.S. needs "sexual literacy", ex-surgeon generals say
Reuters - Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:04 EST
- U.S. needs "sexual literacy", ex-surgeon generals say
Reuters - Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:04 EST
- US needs 'sexual literacy' -ex-surgeon generals
Reuters - Thu, 02 Nov 2006 09:16 EST
- U.S. needs sex education, ex-surgeon generals say
Reuters - Thu, 02 Nov 2006 09:18 EST
- Few Americans favor abstinence-only sex education
CNN - Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:00 EST
- Study Examines Cost-Effectiveness Of Using Prizes To Treat Stimulant Abusers
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 07 Oct 2006 11:00 EST
- Acamprosate Treats Abstinent Alcoholics Suffering Dysfunctional Sleep Patterns
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 29 Aug 2006 01:00 EST
- US Congress Investigates Ineffectiveness Of Abstinence-Only Earmark In Fighting Global AIDS
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 06 Sep 2006 08:00 EST
- U.S. Global AIDS Ambassador Dybul Says ABC Prevention Model Might Result In Increased Respect For Women; Reps Question PEPFAR Abstinence Funding Req
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:00 EST
- Did 'ABCs' Cause Uganda's Fall In HIV Rates?
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 13 Sep 2006 01:00 EST
- Thai Health Ministry Urges Married Couples To Be Tested Regularly For HIV, Adhere To ABC, Official Says
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 14 Sep 2006 02:00 EST
- Men's behavior a key goal in AIDS fight: hearing
Reuters - Wed, 06 Sep 2006 11:41 EST
- U.S. Global AIDS Ambassador Dybul Responds To Criticism Of ABC Prevention Model
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 19 Aug 2006 03:00 EST
- Many Of The Neurocognitive Deficits Associated With Alcoholism Could Be Resolved By Long-term Abstinence
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 29 Aug 2006 05:00 EST
- African Nations' Experience With ABC Prevention Method 'Mixed' As Reported At AIDS Conference
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 17 Aug 2006 02:00 EST
- Tailored HIV-prevention Program Effective For Latino Youth
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 10 Aug 2006 12:00 EST
- Frequency Of Counseling Does Not Improve Outcomes For Patients Addicted To Opioids
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 06 Aug 2006 06:00 EST
- Kansas Primary Election Removes Conservative Majority Of Board Of Education; Moderates Nominated That Support Changes To Strict Sex Education Policy
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:00 EST
- PBS' 'NewsHour' Examines PEPFAR Funding In Uganda; Shift From Condom Use To Abstinence Education
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 04 Jul 2006 07:00 EST
- New drug useful for smoking cessation
Reuters - Wed, 05 Jul 2006 11:53 EST
- New drug useful for smoking cessation
Reuters - Tue, 04 Jul 2006 07:50 EST
- Medication Can Be An Effective Therapy For Smoking Cessation Studies Indicate
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 06 Jul 2006 11:00 EST
- Abstinence Messages Not Enough For HIV Prevention In Zambia
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 25 Jun 2006 07:00 EST
- Congresswoman Lee Introduces Legislation To Reduce Women And Girls' Vulnerability To HIV/AIDS
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 25 Jun 2006 06:00 EST
- U.S. Should Provide Youth With Comprehensive Sex Education To Prevent HIV Transmission, Other STIs, Opinion Piece Says
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 26 Jun 2006 07:00 EST
- PEPFAR's Emphasis On ABC Is Evidence-Based, Opinion Piece Says
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 21 Jun 2006 07:00 EST
- CDC To Investigate How Panel On Conference Panel On STIs, Abstinence Education Was Formed, Official Says
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 18 May 2006 08:00 EST
- New Mexico Schools Cannot Limit Abstinence Education To Younger Students, HHS Says
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 10 May 2006 03:00 EST
- Member Of Congress Influenced Change In CDC Conference Panel On STIs, Abstinence Education, Organizers Say
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 11 May 2006 01:00 EST
- Member Of Congress Influenced Change In CDC Conference Panel On STIs, Abstinence Education, Organizers Say
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 11 May 2006 09:00 EST
- Mass. Gov. To Increase Funding For State Abstinence Education Programs
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:00 EST
- Multiple Strategies Needed In Global Approach To HIV Prevention, Letter To Editor Says
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 24 May 2006 06:00 EST
- Some HIV-Positive People Choose Sexual Abstinence
MedicineNet - Thu, 04 May 2006 06:00 EST
- 'Rhythm Method' May Kill Off More Embryos Than Other Methods Of Contraception
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 25 May 2006 02:00 EST
- Kenyan First Lady urges youngsters to thumb down condoms
The Earth Times - Sat, 20 May 2006 04:32 EST
- Safe Sex Messages In Schools Don't Change Behaviour
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 20 May 2006 07:00 EST
- Bush Administration's Overseas HIV/AIDS Funding Focus On Abstinence-Until-Marriage Programs Is 'Dangerous Strategy,' Editorial Says
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 19 May 2006 07:00 EST
- Circumcision, Fidelity More Effective HIV Prevention Methods Than Condoms, Abstinence, Researchers Say
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 07:00 EST
- Rep. Waxman Questions HHS For Allegedly Allowing Change In Content Of CDC Conference Panel On STIs, Abstinence Education
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 15 May 2006 10:00 EST
- Rep. Waxman Questions HHS For Allegedly Allowing Change In Content Of CDC Conference Panel On STIs, Abstinence Education
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 15 May 2006 12:00 EST
- PlusNews Examines PSI's Shift From Condom Promotion To Abstinence HIV Prevention Education In Togo
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 25 Apr 2006 04:00 EST
- More Than Half Of Teens Who Sign Abstinence Pledges Do Not Remain Committed, Study Says
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 11 May 2006 03:00 EST
- U.S. Officials Should Have More Flexibility In Using Abstinence Programs In HIV/AIDS Efforts, Editorial Says
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:00 EST
- IRIN News/AllAfrica.com Examines Debate Over Focus On Abstinence In Uganda's Fight Against HIV/AIDS
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:00 EST
- Teens don't stick to abstinence pledges, finds study
The Earth Times - Thu, 04 May 2006 04:12 EST
- Advocacy Organizations, U.S. Government Should Overcome Disagreements On Approach To HIV Prevention Efforts, Editorial Says
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 05 May 2006 01:00 EST
- Abstinence policy may undermine AIDS efforts
MSNBC - Tue, 04 Apr 2006 11:36 EST
- Lancet Examines Status Of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment Programs In Uganda
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 04 May 2006 01:00 EST
- Stricken Rhode Island Abstinence Curriculum One Of Many Federally Funded Programs Hurting Teens, Letter To Editor Says
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 05:00 EST
- Washington Post Examines South African Catholic Bishop's Advocacy For Condom Access
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 01 May 2006 07:00 EST
- OGAC's Abstinence, Faithfulness Requirements For PEPFAR Confusing, Undercutting Other HIV-Prevention Efforts, GAO Report Says
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 07 Apr 2006 12:00 EST
- Wall Street Journal Examines Debate Over Sex Education, Increasing Federal Funding For Abstinence Programs
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 02 Apr 2006 11:00 EST
- Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Highlights Editorials, Op-Eds In Response To GAO Report On PEPFAR Funding
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:00 EST
- US AIDS plan hampers prevention in nations: report
Reuters - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 11:57 EST
- WP: GAO criticizes Bush’s AIDS plan
MSNBC - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:03 EST
- GAO Criticizes Bush's AIDS Plan
Washington Post - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 03:00 EST
- Baltimore Sun Examines World Relief's "Choose Life" HIV/AIDS-Prevention Campaign In Mozambique
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 06 Apr 2006 12:00 EST
- Twenty House Republicans Ask GAO To Investigate Content Of Federally Funded Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 31 Mar 2006 02:00 EST
- African Religious Group Announces New Strategy To Fight HIV/AIDS, Meant To Replace ABC
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 30 Mar 2006 03:00 EST
- Associated Press Examines PEPFAR Funding In Uganda; Shift From Condom Use To Fidelity, Abstinence Education
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 03 Mar 2006 06:00 EST
- Silver Ring Thing Abstinence Education Program To Lose Federal Funding Under Settlement
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 28 Feb 2006 08:00 EST
- Somalia Launches HIV/AIDS Commission To Stem Spread Of Epidemic In South, Central Regions Of Country
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 17 Mar 2006 09:00 EST
- Death rate higher in HIV+ illicit drug users
Reuters - Mon, 06 Mar 2006 07:21 EST
- Washington Post Examines Brazilian-U.S. Differences On HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment Policies
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 06 Mar 2006 03:00 EST
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