ABSTINENCE : LSUS
Basic Science JSS2 Third Term
WEEK TWO
ABSTINENCE
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Precious seed BASIC SCIENCE FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS BOOK 2
ABSTINENCE
Abstinence is a self-enforced restraint from indulging in bodily activities that are widely experienced as giving pleasure. Most frequently, the term refers to sexual abstinence or abstinence from alcohol or food. The practise can arise from religious prohibitions and practical considerations. Abstinence may also refer to drugs. For example, one can abstain from smoking. Abstinence has diverse forms. Commonly it refers to temporary or partial abstinence from food, as in fasting. Abstinence may be voluntary (when an individual chooses not to engage in sexual activity due to moral, religious, philosophical, etc. reasons), an involuntary result of social circumstances (when one
Types of abstinence
- Fasting is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time.
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