Virginity is the state of a person who has never engaged in sexual intercourse. There are cultural and religious traditions which place special value and significance on this state, especially in the case of unmarried females, associated with notions of personal purity, honor and worth. Like chastity, the concept of virginity has traditionally inv... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginity
(from the article `celibacy`) Institutional celibacy for women is also typically conceived of as an aid to spiritual advancement. Virginity and celibacy are regarded as assets in ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/v/28
Vir·gin'i·ty noun [ Middle English virgintee , French virginité , Latin virginitas .] 1. The quality or state of being a virgin; undefiled purity or chastity; maidenhood. 2. The unmarried life; celibacy. [ Obsolete] Chaucer. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/V/28