Nepalese Hinduism has traditionally regarded transgender people as having been born into their current gender due to past life mistakes, which they must now rectify through renunciation and devotion...
The connection between religious beliefs and sexual behavior is often debated, but little research has been done to investigate how it may influence long-term sexual identity, relationship...
Sexuality is an integral part of human life that cannot be ignored. Sexuality encompasses many aspects such as physical intimacy, emotional attachment, and spiritual fulfillment. Religions have...
Migrant workers face unique challenges related to their sexual identity and behavior due to conflicting social norms. In their home countries, they may be expected to follow traditional religious or...
The topic of religiously induced sexual shame is one that has been widely discussed but rarely addressed with the level of depth it deserves. Religious teachings often emphasize purity and...
Transgender people have been present since ancient times in India's civilization. The term "transgender" was coined relatively recently, and it is an umbrella term used to describe various gender...
We will explore how exposure to religious persecution can influence an individual's sexual identity, erotic agency, and trust in their intimate relationship. Religious persecution can have profound...
The Hijras are a group of people who identify themselves as neither male nor female, although they may have been born male. They live according to their own codes of conduct that include rituals such...
How do Hijra communities in India reconcile religious practice with sexual identity, intimate behavior, and social expectations regarding intimacy?
Hijras are transgender individuals who identify...
A gender transition is an identity change that transgender people experience when they decide to live in their true gender role. It involves physical changes such as hormone therapy and surgeries....