Fasting is an age-old practice that has been performed for various reasons, including religious beliefs, health benefits, and spiritual growth.
It can also have significant effects on one's libido...
Celibacy is a practice in which an individual abstains from sexual activity for a certain period of time, either permanently or temporarily. It has been practiced across various religions since...
One of the oldest forms of spiritual practice is asceticism, which involves the renunciation of worldly pleasures such as food, drink, sensual gratification, and material possessions to focus...
Sexual repression has been practiced throughout human history in various religions and cultures to suppress natural desires and urges for physical intimacy between people. Asceticism is a lifestyle...
The idea that human life will come to an end during an apocalypse has been present throughout history. This can have significant effects on how people view pleasure, desire, and bodily attachments....
Jainism is an Indian religion that emphasizes non-violence and asceticism. It has around five million followers worldwide and follows a strict set of moral guidelines known as the Five Vows, one of...
Ascetics are individuals who practice self-discipline and abstinence from worldly pleasures to pursue spiritual goals such as union with God, enlightenment, or liberation. Asceticism can be found in...
We will explore how ascetic practice influences erotic desire, sexual identity, and relational intimacy among religious practitioners. We will look at different types of religious practices that...
Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy that emphasizes self-control, rational thinking, and living in harmony with nature. According to Stoics, sexual desire can be a distraction from the pursuit of...
The term "ascetic" comes from the Greek word for "training." Ascetic practices are those that an individual undertakes to achieve spiritual perfection or enlightenment through physical and mental...