continencia

Definitions of continencia
  1. noun
    the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
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    type of:
    abnegación, autodisciplina
    the trait of practicing self discipline
  2. noun
    voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge
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    type of:
    contención, templanza
    discipline in personal and social activities
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