Religious celibacy is a practice that involves abstaining from sex for religious reasons. It can be practiced by monks, nuns, priests, or any individual who chooses to live without sexual activity...
Religious Silence and Youth Sexuality
According to surveys conducted in the United States, approximately 92% of teenagers identify themselves as Christians. As such, many young people learn about...
In many religions, there are specific beliefs about the role of sexuality and its relationship to one's spiritual state.
Islamic Sharia law prohibits premarital sex, homosexuality, and...
Sexual ascetic practices have been a part of many religious traditions throughout history, particularly those that adhere to a dualistic worldview where matter is seen as inferior and spiritual...
One approach to understanding how religion influences the development of sexual self-efficacy is by examining the religious beliefs that promote or discourage individuals from being sexually active....
Many religious movements have placed emphasis on sexual morality and reform as a central part of their message and teachings.
Different groups have approached this issue from various angles, some...
Religious Celibacy and Chastity Programs
As discussed in previous articles on this website, many religions throughout human history have encouraged some degree of sexual restraint, abstinence, or...
What constitutes “destructive†sexual behavior in religious ethics, and how are these prohibitions enforced culturally?
In many religions and cultural belief systems, there is a set of rules...
I will explain how communal religious pressure can enforce sexual conformity. To begin with, it is important to understand that religion plays an essential role in shaping people's perceptions of sex...
In Saudi Arabia, Islamic sexual education is essential to mediating morality, knowledge, and development during teenage years. It teaches children that they must wait until marriage for physical...