Cultural Norms and Values Shape Social Consequences of Sexual Mistakes
In many cultures around the world, sex is often considered a taboo subject that is rarely discussed openly or explicitly....
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: Exploring how cultural norms affect sexual mistakes and their impact on relationships
Adolescent is defined as an individual who has attained puberty but not yet become an adult. Sexual exploration refers to experimenting with sexual practices such as kissing, touching, masturbation,...
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: Sexual exploration challenges include managing emotions during transition from childhood to adulthood
Can moral reflection transform shame into empathy and ethical growth in adolescents?
Moral reflection can be defined as the process of considering one's actions, thoughts, and feelings to evaluate...
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: Using moral reflection to transform adolescent shame into empathy and ethical growth in sexuality and relationships
One of the most difficult challenges for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, or otherwise non-heterosexual is reconciling their religious beliefs...
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: Strategies for overcoming the emotional challenges of dual identities as an lgbtq believer
What is prayer? Why do people pray to a higher power? Prayers are often used as a way for humans to communicate their needs and concerns to a deity.
What happens when one prays to a god that they...
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: How prayer affects mental health when addressed to a deity that hates you
When it comes to exploring one's sexuality, there are many factors that come into play beyond just physical attraction and pleasure. These include but are not limited to ethical considerations,...
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: Gay men navigate ethics, relationships, and identity to fully explore their sexuality
Families have always been an integral part of human society. They provide structure, support, guidance, and stability for their members.
They also carry cultural baggage that can be detrimental to...
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: How religious upbringing can lead to negative emotions in families
As society has progressed, it has become more open about discussing sex, sexuality, and erotica.
There are still many societies where these topics remain taboo, and the public expression of one's...
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: Breaking the taboo: exploring erotic expression and its cultural obligations
There are three main approaches to queer theology that have been developed in recent years: poststructuralist, postmodern, and feminist. Each of these perspectives has its own way of understanding...
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: Feminism redefining guilt, shame, & repentance with queer theology in relationships
Male fantasies about friends, colleagues, or acquaintances are often influenced by ethical reasoning, social cognition, and desire management. These three factors play an important role in shaping...
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: Exploring male fantasies: the role of ethics, social cognition, and desire management