Isn abstinence just for religious fanatics?
No, it’s not. You don’t have to be religious to abstain from sex, you just have to be sensible. It’s about health and it’s about relationships. Abstinence is simply the healthiest way to go, and we want to give everyone the opportunity, regardless of their beliefs or cultural background. In fact, all major religions Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Jainism, Taoism have supported the ideal of abstinence prior to marriage. Even communist societies have actively discouraged premarital sex. Back to top 21. How do we learn to practice abstinence? When you want to encourage someone to play the flute, do you say, “Wouldn’t you like to spend the next several years practicing scales alone every day, and having your friends laugh at you because you sound funny?” Do you then proceed to hand them a flute and wish them luck? No, you would say, “Wouldn’t you like to learn to play this beautiful instrument and have fun making music with your friends in the band
