"abstinence only" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} abstinence only (uncountable)
  1. A form of sex education that advocates only abstinence as a means to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Birth control

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