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... > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > sexual activity > celibacy

... > behavior mechanisms > human development > physical and biological development > sexual activity > celibacy

... > sociology > gender and sexuality > gender and society > sexuality and reproduction > celibacy

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celibacy

Definition

Celibacy is abstinence from marriage and sexual relations. Most common in religion, celibacy is the gateway to sacred roles in Buddhism and Roman Catholicism. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Celibacy]

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