Shame is a feeling that comes up when we do something wrong, bad, or embarrassing, or when someone else points it out to us. It can make us feel small and worthless. Shame is also an emotion that...
There is an interesting psychological phenomenon that occurs when one's personal sexual desires clash with religious restrictions on monogamy. This phenomenon has been studied extensively by...
In many religions, there are rules regarding how people can express their sexuality. These laws influence people's behavior, emotions, thoughts, and beliefs about themselves and others. Religious...
Personal sexual experiences can be very powerful and intense, but they are often influenced by cultural norms and belief systems. For many people, these norms include religious teachings about...
Many people in many societies are living together before marriage, but this may be taboo to their religion or culture. How do they deal with the psychological tension that this creates?
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The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of "religious" restriction of sex. This includes all religions that restrict sex, which may include but is not limited to Christianity, Islam,...
Growing up in a sexually restrictive religious environment can have profound impacts on an individual's sexual development, resulting in long-lasting negative consequences that may extend well into...
What psychological effects emerge from internalizing religious norms regarding erotic behavior and moral responsibility is an important question to consider. Internalizing religious norms can have...
Sexual desire is something that is natural to humans and can be healthy if it is within the bounds of accepted social norms.
Many religions have strict rules about what is considered acceptable...
The power of religious institutions can be traced back through history in their ability to control populations using fear, and this includes sexual fear. Religions have used sexual fear as a tool for...