Sexual abstinence refers to the practice of refraining from sexual activity. It can be approached for various reasons such as religious or personal beliefs, health concerns, or avoidance of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. In different contexts, it can also be referred to as celibacy, chastity, abstinence, continence, or virginity. Celibacy refers to voluntary abstinence from marriage and sexual relations. Chastity implies not engaging in sexual activities, but it has a more moral or religious connotation. Abstinence relates to withholding oneself from a particular behavior. Continence conveys the idea of self-control over sexual desire. Virginity implies someone who has not had sexual intercourse. These terms have diverse implications and are interpreted differently based on the culture, region, or religion.