This study aims to analyze the psychological consequences of religious sexual guilt on sexual confidence, erotic agency, and marital satisfaction. Religious sexual guilt refers to the belief that...
Sexual moderation is a concept that has been present in many religions for centuries. It refers to the idea that individuals should practice abstinence from certain types of sexual activities, such...
The most successful strategies for reconciling clandestine sexual behaviors with religious obligations are to avoid excessive guilt and shame, focus on self-improvement, seek support from a community...
The topic of this article is how religious narratives can influence young people's sexual curiosities. Religious belief systems often have specific teachings about sexual behavior that are meant to...
Religious cultures typically have strict standards regarding acceptable sexual behavior, often based on religious texts such as the Bible or Koran. In many cases, this involves regulations about what...
What is religiously mediated guilt? Religiously mediated guilt refers to feelings of shame or regret that are influenced by religious beliefs and practices, such as sin, confession, penance,...
It is no secret that religion often has negative views on sex outside of marriage. Some religions even go so far as to teach that all sexual activity outside of heterosexual monogamy is sinful. But...
Research has shown that negative perceptions towards sexuality can have detrimental effects on mental health and overall wellbeing. Internalized religious sexual guilt is one such perception that may...
When it comes to sexuality, there are many different perspectives and beliefs that people hold across the world. For some individuals, their religious faith may dictate what they believe is...
Sexual identity refers to an individual's perception of themselves based on their physical sex characteristics, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Adolescence is a critical...