Sexual norms are universal to all cultures and societies around the world. They influence the way people interact with each other, form families, and organize their communities. Comparative global...
The belief systems examined in this article are those that view human life as part of a larger cosmic order, where sexuality plays an important role in the perpetuation of existence. In these...
How does intimate conduct maintain cosmic order, and how are ethical transgressions evaluated in religious systems? Intimate acts involve emotional closeness, physical contact, sensual pleasure, and...
Religious teachings about erotic pleasure have often been conflicted between what is acceptable and what is not. On one hand, some religions consider sexual pleasure a natural part of life that is...
The concept of erotic pleasure is fundamental to human existence. It is an integral part of human experience that has been explored throughout history in various cultures and religions. Religious...
Religious teachings often have different perspectives on sexual pleasures, morality, discipline, and cosmic order.
Some religions may consider sexual pleasure to be sinful or forbidden while...
Ancient art was full of sexual imagery that conveyed more than just physical desire. Sexual images represented some of the most powerful metaphysical concepts known to early civilizations, including...
Sexual tension is often used as a tool in twin-hero myths to explore themes of unity, duality, and cosmic order. In these stories, the heroes are frequently depicted as having an unexplainable...
Sexual symbolism is used in epic literature to convey moral messages, divinity, human interactions, and cosmic order. One example is Homer's Odyssey, where Odysseus' relationship with his wife...
Myths from many different cultures have told tales about divine beings coming together in sexual unions that give rise to new gods, powerful artifacts, significant events, or important individuals....