Sentence examples for refrain from sexual from inspiring English sources
The finding is consistent with emerging evidence from parts of sub-Saharan Africa that programs for HIV-positive young people have not provided pragmatic solutions for those who are or intend to be sexually active beyond emphasizing that they postpone or refrain from sexual intercourse [ 12, 13, 23, 25].
Employees who refrain from sexual harassment or animal cruelty will be automatically entered into a raffle to win an iPod.
The Fifa president Sepp Blatter, who refused to comment on the issue at the IOC session in Buenos Aires, sparked an outcry in 2011 when he said gay people should "refrain from sexual activity" during the 2022 World Cup.
Women have to avoid the screening during menstrual bleeding and refrain from sexual intercourse, douche or using tampons, birth control foams, jellies or other vaginal creams or medications for 48 hours before the test.
In response to the news that the 2022 World Cup was to be held in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal, Fifa boss Sepp Blatter suggested jokily that gay fans might "refrain from sexual activities" if they wanted to enjoy the tournament.
More broadly, an international sporting culture that refuses to take a stand on Russia's introduction of draconian anti-gay laws just ahead of their showpiece Sochi Winter Olympics or indulges the distasteful ramblings of the Fifa president, Sepp Blatter, when he joked gay fans visiting Qatar for the 2022 World Cup should "refrain from sexual activities" is not likely to set a tone of acceptance.
In Hellenistic culture (c. 300 bc c. ad 300), asceticism in the form of fasting and refraining from sexual intercourse was practiced by communities of a religiomystical character, including the Orphics and Pythagoreans.
The film is also very much in favour of abstinence: Ron refrains from sexual activity after he accepts his diagnosis – except for one woman who has "full-blown Aids" – and his romantic interest with a doctor (Jennifer Garner) is of course entirely platonic.
Refraining from sexual activity means cutting off people who lead you down a path of temptation, removing yourself from the dating pool, and spending copious amounts of time alone to reflect on how past behaviors have affected your happiness and overall success.
"I would say they should refrain from any sexual activities," Blatter said in a news conference in South Africa.
Recently, Blatter said that gay fans should "refrain from any sexual activities" while in Qatar, where homosexuality is against the law.
