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Virginity and Chastity: Essentials of Health and Society

Received: 10 June 2022     Accepted: 30 June 2022     Published: 12 July 2022
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Abstract

The purpose of this essay was to identify the advantages of virginity and chastity for health as well as the negative effects of lack thereof. These harms, which can extend to familial and larger social consequences, have been examined from a biological and psychological perspective. The topic is supported by gynecological, biological, and psychological studies. If there isn't any specific research to support a certain inference, then it has been addressed using widely accepted scientific concepts. The essay covered the advantages of virginity and chastity, including how they can deepen relationships via fidelity and committed bonds, improve first sex experiences through novelty, lubricate and tighten the vagina, and protect against illnesses. However, relationships have suffered as a result of several partners or polyamorous relationships, vaginal laxity, and STDs. The practice of prostitution was also discussed, along with the social, psychological, and health costs associated with it. The study concluded that laws should be adopted to prohibit and punish extramarital sex rather than prioritizing the proposal of temporary band-aids to these issues, such as the promotion of condoms, STD treatments, etc., in order to protect individual morality, familial relationships, society from exploiting women, and health laws.

Published in International Journal of Education, Culture and Society (Volume 7, Issue 4)
DOI 10.11648/j.ijecs.20220704.12
Page(s) 180-183
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Keywords

Virginity, Chastity, Sexual Relationship, Feminism, STD, Marriage, Sexual Health, Prostitution

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