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Definition of Abstinence

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Abstinence: The voluntary self-denial of food, drink, or sex. Today, abstinence most commonly refers to denial of one's sexual activity.

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