What conflicts emerge between state-mandated sexual education programs and parental or religious expectations, and how do these conflicts influence relational development?
Sexual education is an...
Religious institutions have varying approaches to sexual health education for adolescents, shaping their understanding of sexuality and morality
Religious institutions can provide important...
Religious leaders often serve as spiritual guides to their communities, helping individuals navigate difficult situations like sexual health crises through prayer, scripture study, and counseling....
As an Orthodox Christian educator in Serbia, I have noticed that many young people struggle to reconcile their traditional faith with modern views on sexuality. In this article, I will explain how...
Religious condemnation of premarital pregnancies has been a significant issue for centuries and continues to be an important aspect of society today. In many cultures, this religious stigma can...
What long-term patterns of anxiety and shame emerge from religious suppression of sexual exploration?
The effects of religions that suppress sexuality can be felt for generations, causing...
There is an increasing body of research that suggests that abstinence-only sexual education programs may have negative impacts on youth's sexual health and overall wellbeing. One such study found...
Religious critique of sexual education in schools has been a controversial issue for decades, with some arguing that it can shape adolescents' understanding of sex, their sexual knowledge, and even...
Sexual desires are an inherent part of human life, but they can be shaped by various factors that create feelings of shame or guilt. One significant influence is religious beliefs and practices,...
Religious sexual education is often centered around the idea of abstaining from premarital sex until marriage. This includes promoting abstinence-only programs that teach students to refrain from all...