Chastity

Chastity has historically meant a sex life voluntarily limited by one's religion — most notably in the practice, by some, of premarital abstinence (a feature in all three major forms of monotheism). Online discussions are far more diverse than the dictionary implies, however. Put "chastity" into Google, and you're just as likely to find discussions of manliness and the famous Franklin virtues as you are Sonny and Cher's kid, bondage devices and purity rings.

Predictably, though, more substantive discussions of the term — such as whether "anti-chastity" is bigotry and whether chastity includes or excludes such practices as oral sex and masturbation — are more common among those for whom chastity is more a test of faith than a source of kink. Mormons, Catholics, and Muslims seem equally devoted to chastity.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Chastity”

• Does a man’s decision to marry negatively impact his service to God?

  
  Wintery Knight — Authority: 552
  I found this post while browsing on Parchment and Pen, by C. Michael Patton. In it he discusses how his wife Kristie responded to his interest in making sacrifices to become a missionary in Europe. First, let’s take a look at what he wrote, then I’ll comment. This post is the meanest thing I have ever written ...
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• GIVE CORN YOUR SPORN

  
  ADAM'S ALE — Authority: 122
  I have a friend (we’ve grown a lot since this took place) that used to think that it was hysterical to send his priest buddy suggestive material. It was never pornographic per se but it was highly suggestive. One day I had to say to him, “You know, I am trying to live a chaste life and you sending me these ...
  3 days ago

• Chastity Belts for Dogs?

  
  Coastal Surfing - North & South America, Texas, & Australian Surfing — Authority: 119
  The world has official gone mad.  You can now buy a chastity belt for “man’s best friend.” http://www.pabsforpets.com/site1/  
  4 days ago

• A dog chastity belt: “Stop it, block it, lock it”

  
  ohmidog! — Authority: 563
  We’re going to withhold comment on how new, effective and convenient a product this is. Don’t let that stop you, though. Here, for your consideration, is the dog chastity belt, or PABS, which stands for Pet Anti Breeding System, invented by Dexter Blanch of Shreveport, Lousisana, who, as you can tell by his ...
  5 days ago

• PABS for Pets Offers Chastity Belts for Dogs

  
  Asylum — Authority: 723
  Filed under: Humor , Video , Weird News , Animals , Weird Stuff , Weird Isnt there something that can be done about dogs who awkwardly hump everything in sight? The answer is yes, thanks to PABS -- the Pet Anti-Breeding System which is essentially a chastity belt for your dog. No, for real. The idea came to ...
  5 days ago

• Nuns advertising a life of poverty, chastity and obedience

  
  Eideard — Authority: 149
  Ad agency hired to recruit nuns.
  6 days ago

• Harry With Friends And Paris For Me

  
  Safe and Secure — Authority: 106
  Wednesday things changed a bit. An old school-friend of Harry’s and his wife suggested that Harry drive down to see them in Devon.  He felt he could manage it so he took my Jaguar.  At the same time, my man suggested that we go to Paris.  He had some time to spare and we could do the shopping.  The only proviso ...
  6 days ago

• Chastity Therapy

  
  The Edge of Vanilla — Authority: 106
  Okay, can we stop now? Really, before y’all even get started, let’s just take ten minutes to gather our senses before you start with the silly “I wonder if…” speculation. Yes, you know who you are. This month’s celebrity-who-got-caught is, of course, golf great Tiger Woods, who, despite being married to ...
  1 week ago

• 1/2 of Sexually Active Teenage Girls Get STDs in First Two Years

  
  Vital Signs — Authority: 440
  Uh, excuse me; I dont want to be a downer at the party here but I do think it relevant to point out something that the movies, TV shows, magazines and all the other entertainment agents that shape the sexual attitudes of American girls are tending to omit; namely, that half of the girls (14-17) who engage in sexual ...
  1 week ago

• APSU Women’s Basketball: Slow start dooms Lady Govs at UALR

  
  Clarksville, TN Online — Authority: 485
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Austin Peay State University women’s basketball team got off to a slow start and could not catch up late in a 82-54 loss at UALR, Tuesday night in non-conference action at the Stephens Center. UALR (5-4) scored on eight of its first 11 possession to build a 10-point, 17-7 lead just 6:39 ...
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• ‘Flight Attendants’ Is The Year’s Best Sex Comedy & Stop Calling Me Shirley

  
  Genesis Online — Authority: 441
  In what many are saying is the funniest porn movie of the year; Flight Attendants has received a dozen AVN Award Nominations including Best Sex Comedy and a nod to Will Ryder for Best Director. The wild airborne adventure from X-Play/Adam & Eve Pictures features one of the greatest casts ever assembled and has ...
  2 weeks ago

• Flight Attendants Might Be Years Best Comedy But Can It Survive The Curse ?

  
  Tony Batman.com — Authority: 145
  (Hollywood, CA) In what many are saying is the funniest porn movie of the year; Flight Attendants has received a dozen AVN Award Nominations including Best Sex Comedy and a nod to Will Ryder for Best Director.  The wild airborne adventure from X-Play/Adam & Eve Pictures features one of the greatest casts ever ...
  2 weeks ago

• What If Theres Someone Better? (And Other Relationship Puzzlers)

  
  Vital Signs — Authority: 440
  Our good friend and pro-life colleague Mary Beth Bonacci has a very interesting, very helpful article about dating here at Catholic Match . But hold on a sec. Before you scroll down to the next post, know thatMary Beths insights are profitable for more than just Catholics and, for that matter, more than for just ...
  2 weeks ago

• Found: vintage bondage and chastity

  
  Gloria's Oversexed Mind — Authority: 145
  Ca. 1920s. Im guessing its an authentic image of harem slaves. Any other theories?
  2 weeks ago

• Episode 74: Humping That Piano Key

  
  Overthinking It — Authority: 471
  Matthew Wrather hosts with Peter Fenzel and Mark Lee. They totally had a plan when they started this one. They swear. They do manage to touch on Twilight: New Moon , Thanksgiving pop culture revelations, Christian Reality Shows, and Ninja Assasin . Along the way, some other stuff comes up, like how to market amateur ...
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• Unrealistic Expectations: Chastity

  
  Things of My Soul — Authority: 126
  
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• Chastity Cat

  
  Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger? — Authority: 725
  Chastity Cat ish protecting your daughters u iz sew protective. Picture by: LordBarman Caption by: Risa via Our LOL Builder » Recaption This! » View All Captions
  3 weeks ago

• A secret garden

  
  Domestic Felicity — Authority: 122
  In response to this post , Star writes: "Why do you cover your hair? What possible purpose does that serve? Didnt God give women beautiful hair to show it off? I cannot believe he intended it to be hidden under a scarf all day. How ridiculous! No, you are hiding, hiding from reality. You are hiding from the ...
  3 weeks ago

• Are You Bothered by the Bizarre Blasphemy on TV?

  
  Vital Signs — Authority: 440
  Flipping over during commercials from the Eagles/Bears game on Sunday night, I caught a few examples of what passes for modern entertainment during ABCs American Music Awards. I didnt see Adam Lamberts number (the excerpts from other performances I did see were quite shocking enough, thank you) but it seems that the ...
  3 weeks ago

• Catholic News for November 25, 2009 A.D.

  
  CVSTOS FIDEI — Authority: 123
  CVSTOS FIDEI WEDNESDAY EDITION Bishop Thomas Tobin Under Attack for Defending the Faith : Bishop Tobin on the Factor - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic An Analysis of the Bishop Tobin "Hardball" Interview - Fr. Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS? Catholic League on Chris Matthews Shame - Father John Zuhlsdorf, ...
  3 weeks ago

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