Hinduism is one of the oldest religions known to mankind, with its origins tracing back to ancient India more than 4,0000 years ago. It is based on the belief that there is no single path to...
Religious Individuals and Forbidden Desires
Religion is an essential part of many people's lives. It provides guidance and comfort, and offers meaning and purpose.
Religion also comes with...
How does the eroticization of obedience and discipline function as a psychological and spiritual tool within religious hierarchies?
Religious hierarchies are structured organizations that have...
As humans, we have always been driven by our biological instincts and desires. We all have a natural need for physical contact and intimacy with other people.
There are many societal rules that...
Voluntary sexual abstinence is an important concept that has been practiced in many religious communities throughout history, and it can be seen as a powerful tool for promoting personal growth,...
Psychologists have studied how people learn to delay gratification for decades. In fact, psychologist Walter Mischel's famous marshmallow test shows that children who can wait longer to get more...
Religious Community Discipline Influences Secrecy in Sexual Behavior
Religious communities have their own unique ways of disciplining members who violate certain rules and norms. These can include...
How to Reconcile Sexual Desire with Religious Prohibitions on Premarital or Extramarital Sexual Activity
Individuals who have religious beliefs may struggle with how to balance their sexual...
There is an inherent tension between human desire for pleasure and the social order that restricts it. In many religions and philosophies, sexual activity is seen as having the potential to disrupt...
Hindu teachings in Nepal have always been an essential aspect of society that has guided people's thoughts and actions regarding moral values, sexual desires, and marital intimacy. The Hindu religion...