Law of chastity

The law of chastity is a moral code defined by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). According to the church, chastity means that "sexual relations are proper only between a man and a woman who are legally and lawfully wedded as husband and wife."^[1] Therefore, abstinence from sexual relations outside of marriage, and complete fidelity to one's spouse during marriage, are required.^[2] As part of the law of chastity, the church teaches its members to abstain from adultery and fornication.