[header] How to practice abstinence while dating [title] Talk about abstinence at the appropriate time. You may not want or need to tell someone that you are abstinent on the first date. [step] It is the first date, after all. 
But, if you continue dating, you will probably need to let the other person know that you are practicing abstinence before you become too intimate. [substeps] You could try saying, " before we go any further in our relationship, i think we should talk about sex.