Responses on: "If you answer "Yes" for the previous question please explain why and a brief details."

Informant #74276: Sure, why not. Though i think abstinence is not practical and not normal...

Informant #74551: If you don't have sex because you optionally chose not to then your practicing abstinence. I think it is a certain period for it to be called abstinence. 2 months - no, but something like a year with no sex is valid.

Informant #81507: Everyone should have the right to make their own choices. While abstinence is not my choice, there is nothing wrong with abstaining from sexual activity.

Informant #81653: yes, i believe that people could do it but i am highly against it being the only thing taught

Informant #81665: Yes, just not for me all the time.

Informant #81669: Total abstinence is a permennet answer against STI's and unwanted pregnancy

Informant #81673: I think that if you are not ready for sex than you shouldn't have it.

Informant #81674: I believe in it for certain people but it's not for everyone.

Informant #81859: Yes, I do believe in abstinence. Not for myself but for those who chose to participate. I think that people can wait to have sex if they chose to but I personally have chosen otherwise. I still believe that is their right though.

Informant #82143: Is a permanent protection against STI's and pregnancy

Informant #164557: If I had known that this test was skewed for students and "safe sex" oriented I would never have begun it.

Informant #222254: It is safe and allows you to save your virginity for the person you will spend your life with.

Informant #433381: I am loyal to my bf.