Many religions have set forth rules and regulations for sexual behavior and conduct between people.
There are instances where individuals feel that these regulations are unfair and unjust to them....
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: Sexual rules that lead to disconnect & anger towards religion
Religious teachings have been known to shape human behavior and belief for thousands of years. These teachings include guidelines on how people should behave towards each other, especially when it...
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: Can religious teachings curb emotional intimacy? exploring how traditional values impact sexual expression
In many religions, including Judaism and Islam, adherents are expected to observe certain rules regarding ritual purity and sexual ethics.
In Orthodox Judaism, menstruating women must abstain from...
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: The intersection of religion and sex: how ritual purity impacts intimacy and relationships
In many African countries, there is still a strong stigma against homosexuality, which can lead to discrimination, violence, and even legal prosecution. This is particularly true in evangelical...
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: The clandestine lives of gay couples in evangelical communities: fear, paranoia, and mental health impacts
Sexual orientation is a term used to describe an individual's romantic, emotional, and/or sexual attraction to others. It refers to the feelings and behaviors that individuals have towards members of...
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: Religious perspectives on lgbtq+ identity development and intimate relationships
Gender transition refers to the process where an individual changes their assigned gender from one that they were born with to another which matches their innate sense of self. Sexual identity is an...
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: How gender transition affects relationships and sexual identity
The term "stigma" refers to negative societal attitudes toward particular groups of people. When religion is part of society's culture, it can lead to discrimination against those who are considered...
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: Overcoming shame after religion: why stigma still exists in a secular world
In many African societies, sexual minorities such as lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people, intersex individuals, and queer persons face challenges due to their nonconforming gender...
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: The stigmatization of sexual minorities in africa: exploring traditional belief systems and religious values
There are many ways to describe a relationship between people, but one way is through their respective roles in a sexual encounter. These roles can be described using language such as "top" and...
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: The top and bottom of religious sexual encounters and their impact on society.
In many cultures around the world, including some religious communities, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ may face significant stigma and discrimination due to their sexual orientation or gender...
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: . the negative effects of concealing sexual identity on mental health and relationships