Sexual shaming is a form of social conditioning that instills feelings of guilt, embarrassment, and humiliation around one's sexual desires, practices, and experiences. It can be transmitted through...
Religiously Constructed Narratives of Sexual Failure
Sex is an important part of life for many people, but it can also be a source of anxiety and shame. For some individuals, their religious...
The need for intimacy and physical pleasure is a natural human instinct that can be expressed through various forms of sexual activity, including sexual intercourse.
Many religions impose...
Sexual abstinence is defined as the conscious refraining from engaging in sexual activity for moral or religious reasons. It can be voluntary or involuntary, temporary or permanent. Prolonged sexual...
Religiously enforced modesty is a cultural practice that limits the ways in which people express their sexuality and gender through dress code and behavioral norms. In some cultures, men and women...
Many people who are exposed to traditional religious sexual teachings tend to internalize those teachings over time and develop negative beliefs about their bodies and sexual desires. This can lead...
Religious teachings on premarital abstinence have been a significant aspect of cultural norms for centuries. These teachings are based on the belief that sexual activity outside of marriage is sinful...
Many people experience deviant sexual fantasies or desires that may be difficult to reconcile with their personal belief systems, particularly if they are deeply rooted in religion. This can create a...
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,...
Religious studies have traditionally employed various methodological frameworks to analyze divine-human relationships, but the lens of eroticism has been rarely considered.
Recent scholarship has...