There has been an increasing interest in studying how religious sexual norms shape negotiation of erotic pleasure, consent, and intimacy in marriage. Marriage is often viewed as a spiritual union...
Religious institutions have often been known to impose strict rules regarding how people can express their sexuality, including prohibiting certain behaviors and activities.
This approach has led...
Can religious counseling acknowledge erotic diversity without blame?
Religious counseling is a type of psychotherapy that utilizes spiritual belief systems to provide mental health support to...
Polyamory is an umbrella term for nonmonogamous practices involving multiple romantic partners. In the context of body modification-centered religions, it refers to the idea that individuals may have...
Ethics are standards that define right and wrong behavior. Religious authorities often create guidelines for morality. Religion is a way of life, including rules and practices relating to human...
Desire is an innate biological drive that humans experience during adolescence and adulthood. It can be expressed through physical contact, emotional connection, verbal communication, or thought...
When it comes to discussing sex and relationships, there are certain societal norms that dictate what is considered appropriate behavior between partners. One of these norms is religious ideology,...
Sexual negotiation is a process of discussing the details of a sexual encounter before it begins. It involves communicating one's desires, boundaries, limits, and preferences to ensure mutual...
The purpose of this article is to explore the effects that involvement in communal religious practice has on negotiating sexual boundaries. This means examining how individuals' experiences with...
Intimate relationships play an important role in the Yuki religion, which promotes monogamy and faithfulness within marriage. Sexual rules are derived from traditional Yuki beliefs that emphasize...