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1
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abstinence
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South Asia
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Abstinence is often culturally and socially expected before marriage, and is seen as a demonstration of virtue, purity, and commitment to traditional values.
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1
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2
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attitude towards premarital sex
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Eastern Asia
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Traditional values may lead to strong disapproval
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1
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3
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attitude towards premarital sex
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South Asia
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Often heavily stigmatized and frowned upon
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1
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4
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have sex
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South Asia
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Expected to be a private act between married partners, and openly discussing or engaging in premarital or extramarital sex is generally taboo.
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1
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