Valentine’s Day is the embodiment of the celebration of love and affection. But the day has almost lost its charm, originality and deepness throughout the years.
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As we celebrated Valentine’s Day on 14th February, data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise.

Health experts from around the world have expressed their concern over a rise in cases of genital infections: it is believed that abstinence is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and STIs, as it is the only certain way to prevent unplanned pregnancies and all types of sexual transmitted diseases. Restricting drastically the number of sexual partners and practicing sexual abstinence remains among the most judicious choices for a healthy sexual life.

Latest statistics from the World Health Organisation raise eyebrows:

“More than 500 million people are estimated to have a genital infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV)”.

Valentine’s Day is the embodiment of the celebration of love and affection…

Any excuse is to merchandise crude nudity and sex-related accessories at any cost: from dating websites to kinky sex accessories.
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The focus has drifted from genuine affection to a race against economic profits.

Any excuse is to merchandise crude nudity and sex-related accessories at any cost: from dating websites to kinky sex accessories, not to mention the trend of ‘love’-related reality TV programmes…

According to statistics published by Statista Research Department on Jan 23^rd, 2020:

‘…The global sex toy market is expected to grow by about nine percent between 2019 and 2026, from approximately 28.64 billion U.S. dollars to around 52.7 billion U.S. dollars in that time period.’

No wonder very little is often published or broadcasted about the health benefits of sexual abstinence as this may imply losing money.

Remember Donald DeMarco’s famous quote about chastity:‘Chastity is the virtue that brings the sexual appetite into harmony with reason’….

A balanced human being cannot talk about sex or make love 24/7. As reiterated through Donald DeMarco’s famous quote about chastity: ‘Chastity is the virtue that brings the sexual appetite into harmony with reason’.
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Humans are not sexual objects:

Sex is only a tiny element of what an overall schedule of a young or adult human life entails. A balanced human being cannot talk about sex or make love 24/7.

How desperate are you to make love?  How long can you hold your hormones for?…

Below are the advantages of sexual abstinence.

Sexual abstinence has advantages for teenagers and young adults: According to a Report of the Heritage Centre for Data Analysis, ‘Sexually active teenagers are more likely to be depressed and to attempt suicide.’
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For teenagers and young adults…

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For adults and the elderly

The following reasons are why adults decide sometimes not to engage in sexual activities…

Below are the seven proven health benefits of abstinence:

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Rachel Tcheungna, Author, Writer of 

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The Bridge Magazine Editor.