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Abstinence & Chastity Links

Abstinence Clearinghouse
Promotes the appreciation for and practice of sexual abstinence
www.abstinence.net

Chastity, Abstinence & Dating
Education and encouragement
www.chastitycall.org

Love Matters
Dating, Sex, Love and You - How to survive and find true love!
www.lovematters.com

One more Soul
Fostering God's plan for Love, chastity, marriage, sex and children
www.onemoresoul.com

The Medical Institute for Sexual Health
Because it's not just about sex anymore. It's about health, hope and happiness.
www.medinstitute.org

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