The Pirahã culture of Brazil has intrigued anthropologists for decades, especially their unique language and social norms around sex and intimacy. This article explores how the Pirahãs' strict rules...
In Islamic societies like Algeria, sex is often considered taboo and forbidden outside marriage, except for procreative purposes. This cultural taboo extends to all aspects of sexual life, including...
Sexuality plays an important role in the religious beliefs and practices of the Secoya people. They see sexuality as a balance between personal desires, ethical responsibilities, and spiritual...
Intimate Relationships in Religious Marriages
Marriage is a sacred bond between two individuals that is supposed to be blessed by God or some higher power. In many traditional cultures, marriage...
Most Egyptian men and women were expected to marry once they reached maturity, but marriage was a serious undertaking that required approval from their families. Marriage was also seen as a way for...
The topic of "family approval" is an important one to explore when discussing adolescent sexual attitudes and behaviors. As children transition into young adults, they begin to form their own...
Conditional family acceptance is a common phenomenon wherein a person's family members may approve their behavior or actions up to an extent, but beyond that point, they disapprove it. This can have...
Identity conflicts are common in human societies and manifest themselves in different ways. Some people experience these conflicts through their beliefs, values, language, culture, religion,...