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Speaking Of Chastity…

Filed under: Jonas Brothers

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Reading about the Jonas Brothers's vow to remain virgins until marriage, got us thinking….

If you are a young person in America that shares similar beliefs as the Jonas Brothers….

Does oral sex count as losing your virginity?

What about hand jobs???

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847 comments to “Speaking Of Chastity…”

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  1. Ace says – reply to this


    701

    Also people who claim that people who are strict Christians who wait till marriage will have a marriage that lasts forever are very naive! The reason they never get divorced is because the woman was raised in such a patriarchal setting where the woman never questions what her husband does to her (Or in many cases with other women (Or even Men!!) and is basically taught to be subservient to him!

  2. Amber says – reply to this


    702

    I can't believe people make such a big deal over something like this. It's pathetic. I believe the Jonas Brothers will remain true to their promise. They seem like really nice guys, the type of guys there should be more of in this sad world. They made the promise long before fame and now with people doubting them of keeping it until marriage will make them want to prove everyone wrong.

  3. gabby says – reply to this


    703

    Re: The Problem in Prada-TaMarti

    fuck you TaMarti. that was uncalled for you asshole

  4. Jones says – reply to this


    704

    I personally think sex with a condom is a lot safer than oral sex.

    It at least limits the contact of the genitals a great deal.

    If you go around licking everyone's pee pee makers, you're going to end up with an STD.

    Google HPV, herpes, or chlamydia.

    Don't be a skank.

    Find someone you care about & trust, get tested first, then have at it.

  5. erin says – reply to this


    705

    I agree with Amber. The Jonas Brothers are excellent role models. Girls throw themselves at them every single day and they still resist the temptation to have sex with them. They are just sticking to their Christian beliefs and I'm proud of them. I love the Jonas Brothes and agree with their decisions :)

  6. Cori says – reply to this


    706

    This always makes me laugh! Hummm…Let’s think back…who else made this claim and got a whole bunch of publicity over it and the publicity only kept on coming as the older she got…and OMG!…What happened when it came out that she indeed did NOT save her virginity for marriage?…MORE PLABLISITY!!!!

    Come on…this is played out. Think of something more original.

    Besides, your guys….Good luck with all that if you've not already boned half of your female fan base!

  7. Kaye says – reply to this


    707

    YEAHHH OK. SUUUUREEE.

  8. Kaye says – reply to this


    708

    WHAT ABOUT CIRCLE JERKS??? Are they counting them??

  9. JamesFarrah says – reply to this


    709

    Virgins until they get married?1?1?1?1?!?!? I think they are channelling Old Britney.They should meet Justin (except for the under age one, what a sight), he wll change their minds!!!!! Come-on guys….words are cheap and so is your HAND!!!

  10. me(: says – reply to this


    710

    um yeah chastity doesnt only mean not having sex before marriage. thats only part of it. go ask a catholic(:

  11. Bianka says – reply to this


    711

    knowing that jb care about the purity rings,
    i dont think they would even if they were allowed.
    but technically i think they are allowed.

  12. velvet24_99@yahoo.com says – reply to this


    712

    these guys are scary…

  13. j.s. says – reply to this


    713

    i think it does either way

  14. ilovejonasforever says – reply to this


    714

    i think its amazing, what those three boys are doing by keeping a purity ring. their teenagers in hollywood, it must be so hard for them, but keeping a promise to themselfs and god makes me realise why ived love those boys since november 05.

    their wonderful role models
    for kids like us.
    theyre my inspiration

  15. janet says – reply to this


    715

    I Have Similar Beliefs As The Boys, So I Have Made The Same Vow. & As Far As Oral Sex, etc. It DOES Count As Losing Your Virginity In A Sense Because We Vow To Stay Sexually Pure; So Nothing Sexual.

  16. lindsay says – reply to this


    716

    Re: Ace
    thats so freakin superficial. stop trying to make a point because youre actually making yourself look shallow. you wait in respect for your future husband or wife. theyre doing this for God and for themselves and for their wives. maybe they care a little more about the relationship aspect, and pleasing God, than how much they can get out of a girl.

  17. ANASTACIA says – reply to this


    717

    YES! IT IS JUST IMMORAL! ANY KIND OF SEX IS DANGEROUS AND BAD! AT LEAST BEFORE MARRIAGE. DON'T DO IT BEFORE YOU GET MARRIED BECAUSE GOD WANTS YOU TO HAVE AWWWWWSOME SEX. SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE IS DANGEROUS AND NOT THAT ENJOYABLE I IMAGINE. SO WAIT FOR THE AWESOME SEX, INCLUDING BJS

  18. Sawyer says – reply to this


    718

    i think this topic is ranchy, but i love the jobros!

  19. nathalie (google ron paul!) says – reply to this


    719

    so is oral sex really sex??? umm did anyone bother to read what i just wrote?? oral SEX?!? of course its sex.. if half of the people who comment on this were actually educated on this subject they would agree that foreplay and actual intercorse BOTH COUNT… the people who would say other wise are those who vow to keep thier virginity until marriage because its "what god wants".. and they end up sucking dicks and giving hand jobs but ITS OK BECAUSE IM STILL A "VIRGIN".. puh-leez they would rather bend the rules to their likeing… a bit hypocritical if u ask me… of couse im generalizing and not everyone does it but i suggest everyone take a human sexuality class and ull learn why the bible says no sex before marriage and youll also learn why being gay is "a sin".. you'd be suprised…

  20. What is the point? says – reply to this


    720

    Ok, the way I read the question is not whether or not we believe they will be capable of keeping the commitment to chastity. The question is whether or not it is considered losing your virginity to receive a BJ or hand job. Quite frankly the opinions of all of these people (myself included) are completely irrelevant. The opinion that matters will be the opinion of the girl (and yes I am assuming they are straight) that they will eventually marry. Will she consider them to still be a virgin if they have received a bj or hand job? Considering it is unlikely that girl will be a virgin, this is all very pointless.

  21. Lauren says – reply to this


    721

    When I make out with my boyfriend and he gets a boner it is unsafe if he does not come so oral sex and handjobs are medically necessary so God will undestand.

  22. beet says – reply to this


    722

    they dont count !!!!

  23. ashley loves jb! says – reply to this


    723

    u dont think it really counts cuz i have like the same views but if hand jobs count than that really wouldnt work out but i dont think that should count

  24. ashlyn says – reply to this


    724

    HILARIOUS

  25. Amanda says – reply to this


    725

    uhmm first of all u are a perv perez
    second if they truely believe they will save them selves for marriage
    I love the Jonas Brothers

  26. DRUGS "R" US says – reply to this


    726

    Re: ANASTACIA – ARE YOU ALWAYS THIS FUCKING STUPID OR DID YOU TAKE SOMETHING?

  27. Pia says – reply to this


    727

    im one who is saving sex until marriage.
    i have a purity ring too just like the jonas brothers.
    and to me and them. any sexual activity is not allowed
    if you have the ring.

  28. Megan says – reply to this


    728

    if you are going to give bjs or eat a girl out you might as well have anal sex. so yeah, if you have oral sex, you aren't a virgin any more. but handjobs don't count.

  29. JAM!E the virgin says – reply to this


    729

    OK anything that has to do with the touching of anothers private parts with a hand, tounge, ect is considered sex you cant be "Half a virgin" this isnt mean girls. I'm glad we have role models that show that you dont have to be a slut to make it big, oh and any connection you might feel (i.e. in the pants) is nothing compared to you connection with god. As a teenage virgin i plan on staying pure untill mariage i respect my body and my soul

  30. kissykissy says – reply to this


    730

    well technically sex is vaginal intercourse
    but i think oral is just grossness

    and i salute them and their vow
    to me it makes the that much hotter

  31. Gianna says – reply to this


    731

    Re: Audrey – umm, haha.. you obviously don't know where they come from.

  32. kissykissy says – reply to this


    732

    Re: Audrey
    they're not nickelodeon puppets
    they're not any one's puppets
    but if they were they would be disney puppets, duh

  33. mandysparky says – reply to this


    733

    no it dont count!

  34. Ciara CHEA! says – reply to this


    734

    ITS DOESENT CONCER YOU PEOPLE JUST CAUSE YOU GAVE IN TO THE TEMPTATION DOESENT MEEN THEY WILL ….AND THEY WILL STICK WITH THE PROMISE THANK YOU and staying prue means NOT DOING ANYTHING WITH ANY SEX….and oral and hand arent nessisary ok….these boys are strong and will show you all

  35. Ace says – reply to this


    735

    "SO WAIT FOR THE AWESOME SEX, INCLUDING BJS"

    lol!! Only religious fundies would believe that sex is amazing when your married! Also as someone who is experienced the first time is NEVER amazing! Its akward and for girls (Or gay boys bottoming!) it is painful! plus it only lasts for like 2 minutes!

  36. J (L) says – reply to this


    736

    k who the HELL could live without some sort of pleasure
    and of course it doesnt count it means nothing anyway
    its basically like grd 8 sex, its nothing
    and there stupid for doing this, how could u be 20 and not get laid yet?
    im pretty sure its all a scheme to make people think there goody good

    i still love the jonas tho (L)

  37. Ace says – reply to this


    737

    Re: ANASTACIA

    So what about gay sex since with the acception of Massachusetts (And the countries of Canada, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark, and Spain) gays cant marry!?! SO does that mean that only gay people that live in Massachusetts or the 5 countries I mentioned should have sex?

  38. samantha says – reply to this


    738

    i'm very religious as well as the boys. i do believe oral sex counts. hand jobs? idk haha, but i know i am very well waiting until marriage.

  39. blah says – reply to this


    739

    Re: caitlin – thankyou so much, i completely agree, and im saving myself as well.

  40. brittanysgay says – reply to this


    740

    Re: Brittany – are you retarded, or just blind?

  41. Uptown James says – reply to this


    741

    Do you think it's wrong that I want to rim them?

  42. kaila says – reply to this


    742

    silly gooses they're sacing thereselves for me wel joe is and nick is saving for lauren and i guess tina can have kevin! hahahaha just kidding i think it's really cool! I LOVE THE JONAS BROTHERS!

  43. cassie says – reply to this


    743

    my thoughts? whatever. i'm gonna bang all three of them anyway (;

    but i learned in CCD (yes ccd!) that even hooking up is a sin.
    in fact any action that makes either partner aroused is a sin.
    i dont know their beliefs on this personally but GOD i hope they're a little more flexible than that! ….for personal reasons… (:

    AND. you should remember my name because i'm soon to be famous. and you're going to be talking about ME on here perez….hehe

  44. cassie (same as before) says – reply to this


    744

    OH and also. materbating is a sin too. honest.

  45. Jane says – reply to this


    745

    It's a good thought, but that will never happen. Only the oldest one has a chance at that happening because he's the least attractive. Oops!

  46. jonas louvre says – reply to this


    746

    I wonder how much they wack the carrot each day. Thats gotta be tough……

  47. Catherine says – reply to this


    747

    I actually think it DOES count but anywayz…I think they would keep their promise…their dad IS a minister after all…his beliefs are their beliefs……GEEZ people…not ALL celebs are messed up…

  48. a says – reply to this


    748

    perez you should soo ask them that next time you see them!! I'm sure a lottt of their fans want to know how they feel about that. I'm a fan and I sure as hell want to know! They probably wont answer but its worth a try.

  49. janelle-ashley says – reply to this


    749

    well first off i do share that belief and yes that does count as losing it. but not your virginity it means losing your oral virginity. i dont think its stupid at all to stay pure. it just means that we care about our bodies enough to respect it and not use it to "pleasure our needs" but use it for what it was made for. god gave you a brain right? then why dont you use it and see pass your artificial lives and see whats god has given you. if not then i guess God has made you blind.

  50. maggie says – reply to this


    750

    yes it deos mean you have lost it.
    and i love that they are doing this
    i have the same morals and im proud!

  51. Miss T says – reply to this


    751

    A religious leader who was trying to encourage young people to take a vow of chastity once told us that if people wonder where to draw the line, they should look to the tan line - if the sun doesn't see it neither should anybody else. I think that's probably a good indicator.

    That said, chastity seems to just encourage people to get married young and without taking on the full weight of the life long decision they are making just to get laid. And come on, that has to be the WORST reason in the world to get married.

    T.

  52. troof says – reply to this


    752

    What? The puritanical, republican 00's are almost over, people. Does anyone take this abstinence shit seriously? Why would Disney even want them to say that? Does that still sell?

    Look at the stats folks: abstinence led to Britney and Jamie Lynn, y'all.

  53. Sammy says – reply to this


    753

    Yes. It does count. They're all "It's a promise to GOD." Also, sex is sex, no matter which way you look at it.

  54. jane says – reply to this


    754

    It's good to see everyone has so much faith in these guys. You're practically rooting for them to screw up. And by the way– i'm sick of people referring to sex as a "need". It's not food. It's not water. You can live without it. Nuns and monks do, after all. And lastly, couples who don't have sex together before they marry have a 50% greater chance of staying together. There are a lot of other statistics that go along with that one.

  55. readthebook says – reply to this


    755

    Re: Ace – Honey, it's been proven that people who wait for marriage have better sex in marriage than people who don't. It's not a belief, it's a stat.

  56. DONA ANNA says – reply to this


    756

    Re: readthebook – WHAT A LOAD OF BULLSHIT! CAN YOU "PROVE" IT? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! YOU'RE JUST ANOTHER IDIOT WHO BELIEVES ANYTHING YOU WANT TO BASED ON YOUR OWN IDEAS. HOPE YOU GET STUCK WITH A FRIGID, HUNG-UP, BAGGAGE LADEN PARTNER (WHO YOU'LL DUMP AT THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY) THAT WON'T BE ABLE TO PERFORM, SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO MUCH FOR "TIL DEATH DO YOU PART" HA HA HA! WHAT AN ASSHOLE!

  57. joann says – reply to this


    757

    they prob. already did it, they are to hot to be virgins

  58. Caitlin says – reply to this


    758

    You are retard. Why the hell would you say that. Thats why everyone hates you Perez. Fuck you

  59. annie!!! says – reply to this


    759

    hello! im live in argentina….no much speack englishh…but …???
    i love jonas brothersss specialy joeee!!! i would like to sing whit they….or play the drums!!!! please jonass come over here!!! i want to see your concert!!! i lovess…..
    kissssssssssssss
    annie!!!

  60. annie!!! says – reply to this


    760

    hello! im live in argentina….no much speack englishh…but …???
    i love jonas brothersss specialy joeee!!! i would like to sing whit they….or play the drums!!!! please jonass come over here!!! i want to see your concert!!! i lovess…..
    kissssssssssssss
    annie!!!

  61. daayna says – reply to this


    761

    Okay then.. marry me?

  62. morgan hayley. says – reply to this


    762

    both of those count as
    doing it.
    im like jb's bigest fan ever.
    i personaly like its awesome
    that there gonna stay virgins
    til' marrige.
    & am too.
    so is my bffl….she has a purity
    ring to prove it.
    keep postin some jb stuff.
    ~peace, love &jonas~
    -morgan hayley.

  63. seeing JB tonight!!! says – reply to this


    763

    i think it counts

  64. seeing JB tonight!!! says – reply to this


    764

    i think it counts

  65. seeing JB tonight!!! says – reply to this


    765

    Re: no one
    you are a retard!!!!!!!
    they are all threee staying pure until marraige!!!!!!!!!!
    And i believe that they are telling the truth!!!!!!!!

  66. Sophie says – reply to this


    766

    You guys need to leave them alone. HONESTLY.
    who CARES if they made those promises?It means something to them, and that's what matters. Lots of christians DO wait till marriage, they're just making theirs more concrete. Faith is the most important thing to them, along with family, so they'll probably stick with the promises they made. so you guys saying 'they just need to shut up and get laid' is ridiculous. k.rant done.thanksbye

  67. i LOVE the Jonas Brothers!!!! says – reply to this


    767

    first of all, these guys ARE Christians, and DO stick to their promises. Second, they will never do that stuff until they get married..well no, they might not even do that. Third, gay comments like the ones being left, just makes you an ass and a hater. So, yeah. Screw off. Oh, and Perez.. they actually come on this site, and once they see what you wrote, and your lesbian captions, they're probably never gonna come on here again, so yeah. screw all the haters and those

  68. woahh baby JB is sexy. says – reply to this


    768

    Well, oral sex doesn't really count i dont think. But, for the record Perez.. you have to keep Joe and Kevin, and ill have to keep Nick lol

  69. Brooke says – reply to this


    769

    Oral is Still Sex, Thats why its called Oral SEX.
    But im not to sure about Hand jobs.
    Like the Jonas Brothers, i've decided to remain pure until marriage, and i think that i wouldn't consider a hand job sex.

  70. kuki says – reply to this


    770

    I'M SURE THAT THEY ARE PURE !
    WE LOVE U JB!

  71. yogamom says – reply to this


    771

    let's see….the last pop singer to make this promise was…britney….it sure worked well for her…..

  72. Morgan says – reply to this


    772

    one question…. why do you care so much! its their personal belief… they will do what they think is right and they chose not to have sex until marriage…

  73. MeMees says – reply to this


    773

    Re: Shali
    and what about those who tear thier hymen due to sports or those born without hymens? They can tear from everyday activity. The hymen standard is ridiculous.

  74. johnnyDo says – reply to this


    774

    Yeah.. they look like they got a case of the homophobiatristic. At least 2 out of 3 of them. You go GIRLS!!! Do not resist!

  75. Anna says – reply to this


    775

    I'm going to assume that these boys are approaching this issue from some sort of religious standpoint. If that is the case, then bj and hj count as sex. Any for of having sex is jus that, having sex. Instead of cutting these boys down saying they will never make it, I have got to give them credit! We don't really know them, so this may be a vow that will be kept…they aren't Britney, after all! I made the vow myself, and kept it!

  76. Chichi says – reply to this


    776

    I believe they can keep theyre promise.And not having sex dosent mean your gay and crap it means that its something YOU want to do. Dont jude them, i can already say they'll keep theyre promise.Kevin's 20 and still pure? i think so!

  77. katiee says – reply to this


    777

    they both count.
    these boys are soo religous, part of being a christian means waiting to have sex.
    i dont really see the big deal about it.
    let them be.

  78. OJOJ says – reply to this


    778

    theyre not even that attractive honestly. and im not a virgin so i dunno

  79. Nikki says – reply to this


    779

    i love them for saying that they will stay pure. and i tottally believe them. i really do think that they can do it. and people need to stop making fun of them for it.

  80. Mandi says – reply to this


    780

    Re: Audrey

    Um, it's Disney. Nickelodeon wouldn't care. Look at Jamie Lynn

  81. Mandi says – reply to this


    781

    Re: working

    Kevin's 20

  82. Mrs.jOnas .. says – reply to this


    782

    hey if they stay virgins or nOt thats Our prOblem lol !!

  83. conny says – reply to this


    783

    Heyy!!!
    Fake!!!
    fake
    fake
    fake
    fake!!!

    idiot!!

  84. Cherokee says – reply to this


    784

    I have had a purity ring since I was really young. I actually sat through an entire class and that exact question was asked. They DO count. The rings represent PURITY not VIRGINITY! That's why they are called purity rings. When JB speaks of the rings, they say 'to remain pure til marriage' not 'to not have sex until we get married'. So YES, they DO count.

  85. mickey says – reply to this


    785

    personally, i only count actual intercourse as sex. and you gotta applaud the jonas brothers for trying to take a stance like this. but, if i ever meet nick…yeah, get some soap and water and any ring can come off :]

  86. jana says – reply to this


    786

    yes

    they count.

    im 16 and kept my pact and will continue to do so.
    i've broken up with plenty of guys because of virginity disagreements

  87. cece says – reply to this


    787

    I think it's admirable and refreshing to find artists with morals, now-a-days. There are so many people out there who have no respect for themselves and continually sleep around with whom ever.

  88. steviejay says – reply to this


    788

    1. no they so don't count.
    2. something tells me they know that and have already used it to their advantage.
    3. they won't be virgins till marriage if i have anything to say about it.
    4. they won't be virgins the moment i get my hands on them. ;x

  89. Jessica says – reply to this


    789

    I think it's a mistake to PROMISE to wait. I think it jinxes the whole process. I may end up waiting until I'm married, I may not. I am a lesbian, so it does make that "marriage" bit a bit more difficult. I don't necessarily think it's wrong to have sex before marriage, but I do think it creates a stronger bond with your significant other if you do wait. I do, however, think that sex before you are out of high school a mistake. It distracts from studies and creates drama, which no one in high school needs more of. Plus, it causes high schoolers to make stupid mistakes. They're only kids, after all. And, as a high schooler, I see many kids around me having sex and thinking automatically that they are in love. That's total crap. I don't consider oral or hand jobs as losing virginity if you are straight… I do think it would, though, for gay couples; which is hardly fair.

  90. Christina says – reply to this


    790

    You can totally get pregnant without having sex. Duh. Where have you been? Planet stupid?

  91. i love the Jonas brothers! says – reply to this


    791

    First of all…
    They had a promise to stay pure. So that means yes it would count.
    Second of all…
    I have made a promise to stay pure also. And its going great.
    Third…
    Kevin is not freaking ugly. He's gorgeous.
    Fourth…
    All of you people who are saying "I'd bang them" or "they won't be virgins when I get to them" sound like whores.

    And geez sex means sex. If you're asking if this stuff counts then yes, it does!
    And you CAN get.pregnant and get STDs without having sex. If you don't know you're dumb

  92. boycrazylover says – reply to this


    792

    I'll say it again, I can't wait to get my hands on some of that fine juicy virgen ass, these boys are just too cute to not fuck. But I digress, frankly these comments on the board of what is considered sex are fucking stupid. If two people get together and "play doctor" it may not lead to to intercourse but it still is sex!! Let's all give a big hand to the major manwhore that is Bill Clinton the fucking fat red neck that educated a whole generation into believing sucking dick is not sex. Gee thanks uncle Bill. oo and my fave has to be eww anal sex is not sex so I'm still a virgen. That's bullshit too folks. No matter what hole you stick it in, you're still fucking, so nope sorry NOT A VIRGEN NO MORE!!

  93. Alyssa says – reply to this


    793

    come on .. with them being as popular as they seem to be .. your telling me they will actually last until marriage NOT ..

  94. i am chaste says – reply to this


    794

    im a proud v-card holder and im 19 and i DONT think oral sex counts!! i have given and received hahahaha. its not the same. BUT i think anal counts!! pentration=sex imo!!

    its nice to see that some boys still have moral like the jo bros! hoepfully they can be good role models and inspire others to do the same

  95. gabyta says – reply to this


    795

    amo a nick es lo mejor me encantaria conocerlo

  96. nikki says – reply to this


    796

    I thought that one of 'em was banging out miley cyrus?

  97. candelaria says – reply to this


    797

    HI PEREZ! I'M FROM ARGENTINA AND I LOVE THIS WEB!!
    but i don't think they would do that..
    they are honest and very good people,I LOVE THEM!

    bye,

  98. hanna says – reply to this


    798

    you are all idiots, at least some of you have common sense from what i've read

    i believe they are pure! i've been a fan since 05 and they are the nicest boys on the face of this earth. yes, oral sex is sex. i just can't see the jonas brothers being like that in any way, shape or form. i respect them tremendously for their decision and completely agree with it.

    some people are just blowing this out of proportion

    i love you jobros!
    :D

    and i love you perez for always posting stuff about them :)

  99. justme says – reply to this


    799

    I am truly proud and inspired by what the JBs are doing- we need more celebrities like this. I hope and pray that they will keep to this vow. :)
    btw. in regard to the question-yes, of course they 'count'. Its not about whether or not you 'penetrate' or w/e- its about your heat and soul, and keeping those undefiled, and pure in the eyes of God. Its admirable, what these boys are doing, and I don't think we should be tearing them down and predicting their failure.

  100. mariclaire says – reply to this


    800

    I'm a 16 year old, and to me, actual physical intercourse is the only way to lose your virginity.
    Anything else, including oral sex and hand jobs, is fair game.
    I think it's great that JB is taking a personal stand against pre marital sex.
    I don't personally believe in it, but it's so comendable that they stand up for something they believe in, even if it's against what most other people would say is normal.
    I definetly believe them when they say they're chaste.

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