Many people have experienced discomfort and guilt due to conflicts between their own sexual desires and religious sexual norms. This can lead to various negative consequences, including anxiety,...
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: Exploring the psychological costs of sexual norms that clash with embodied experiences
The Guayaki Aché people are an indigenous group who live in the Amazon rainforest region of Paraguay. They have a unique set of cultural practices that influence their understanding of sexuality and...
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: Exploring the guayaki achés views on sexuality & gender roles: uncovering their spiritual significance
Sikhs believe that marriage is a union between a man and woman for life and is sacred. They also hold that all individuals have the right to choose their own path in life and make their own decisions...
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: Sikhs believe love and commitment are important values regardless of gender identity
What psychological strategies do believers use to reconcile sexual orientation with religious devotion?
The relationship between sexual orientation and religion is often conflicting and...
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: Reconciling sexual orientation with religious devotion: strategies for balance
Sexual Morality Sexual morality is a set of beliefs and practices that shape an individual's behavior concerning physical relations with another person. Religions have often used sexual morality to...
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: Uncovering the hidden effects of religious sexual morality on our perception of sex
In modern society, there are many different ways that people express their sexual desires and behaviors, ranging from monogamous relationships to polyamory and everything in between.
These choices...
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: Monogamy, polyamory, and relationships: dealing with conflict over sexual desire and behavior
Cultural and religious narratives can have significant impacts on how individuals perceive and react to sexual identity issues.
Some cultures may view same-sex attraction as immoral and shameful...
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: Sexual identity issues and the role of cultural and religious narratives
In North American culture, religion is often seen as a source of comfort and guidance for many people, but it can also be a source of conflict when it comes to issues related to sexuality. For LGBTQ+...
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: Sexuality how lgbtq+ individuals navigate religions impact on sexual identity & relationships
Reconciling personal sexual desire with religious prohibitions can have significant emotional and relational consequences for individuals who choose to follow a religion that forbids certain forms of...
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: What are the emotional and relational consequences of reconciling personal sexual desire with religious prohibitions?
Generational changes have always brought shifts in cultural norms and values, and religion is no exception to this phenomenon. One area where these changes have been particularly evident is in the...
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: How different religions views on sex have evolved over time based on generational shifts and cultural changes.