Fertility rituals are an important part of many religions and cultures, but they can also have negative effects on participants' mental health. Participants may experience Post Traumatic Stress...
One of the most challenging aspects of leading an ethically grounded life is learning to reconcile the innate human desire for pleasure and fulfillment with the teachings of one's faith. While many...
Marriage is an institution that has been traditionally regulated by religious doctrine, which sets forth rules for how married couples must conduct themselves both publicly and privately. These...
Religious adherence and therapeutic needs are often seen as competing forces that can lead to a clash of values and beliefs. For many people, their faith is central to their identity and provides a...
Religious authorities are organizations that have been established to guide believers in matters related to faith and worship. They are also responsible for providing moral teachings that their...
Research has shown that religious beliefs can have significant effects on an individual's perception of their worldview, morality, values, and behaviors, including emotions related to sexual...
In many cultures around the world, religion plays an important role in shaping people's attitudes towards sexuality. In the Netherlands, however, the connection between religious devotion and sexual...
How do Children of God members reconcile sexual experimentation with religious expectations of purity and obedience?
Children of God is a Christian group that emphasizes following Jesus' teachings...
Followers of religions such as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and others impose strict rules on their believers regarding sexual behavior. These include abstinence from premarital...
In marriage, sexual intimacy is an important factor that can significantly contribute to marital satisfaction. It has been shown that married couples who have regular sexual intimacy tend to report...