Does The Great 'Lent' include sexual activity?

[Umut]

Of course when we give up certain things for lent during the Great Lent; does that include sexual activity? Do we give up sexual activity?

Like not having sex with your wife; or stimulating yourself... *throws up*

??

 

[Orthodox Andrew]

Stimulating yourself is always a sin, no matter what time of the year it is.

 

[Matrona]

Andreas is right. Also, all fast periods include a fast from legitimate sexual activity as well.

 

[Umut]

Thank you!