 However, 44% believed that one was abstinent after genital touching and 33% believed one could have oral sex and still remain abstinent.Of anal and vaginal sex, 14% believed one could engage in the former and 12% said one could participate in the latter while still remaining abstinent.Among those 15–19 years old, those who remain a "technical virgin" are motivated more by the fear of pregnancy or STIs and less by religion and morality.