Throughout history, religion has been used to regulate human sexuality, particularly that of children and adolescents. Religious beliefs about purity, sin, shame, punishment, and redemption are often...
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: Sexual development: how religious beliefs impact posttraumatic outcomes for abuse survivors
Erotic curiosities are often associated with the forbidden, making them highly attractive to many people.
When this interest is combined with religious teachings that prohibit such exploration, it...
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: How erotic curiosity can lead to complex psychological conflicts for those with strict religious values
In Saudi Arabia, the majority of teenagers receive their sexual education through Islamic institutions such as mosques and madrassas. This type of instruction focuses on teaching young people about...
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: Uncovering the challenges teenage muslims face with their sexual desire and faith
Religion has played an integral role in shaping the way societies across the world have approached issues related to sexuality, morality, and ethics. Religious frameworks provide guidelines for how...
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: How religions shape our understanding of sex education, moral reasoning, and relational ethics
I will discuss how Surinamese religious institutions help to shape the attitudes and behaviors of young people around sexuality, trust, and self-control. Specifically, I will explore the role that...
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: Shaping adolescent sexual attitudes and behaviors through religion
There is a growing body of research that suggests that Nigerian religious teachings can play a significant role in influencing the sexual behaviors, interpersonal trust, and emotional regulation of...
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: Exploring how nigerian religious beliefs impact youth sexual behaviors: a deep dive
Social comparison can have a significant impact on an individual's self-esteem and identity formation, particularly for LGBT adolescents who are already navigating issues related to their sexual...
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: Sexual orientation and gender identity development: positive impacts through media portrayal
What are early intimate experiences?
Early intimate experiences refer to an individual's personal encounters with physical closeness, affection, sensual stimulation, and pleasure during their...
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: Experiencing positive intimate moments in childhood can boost selfesteem throughout adolescence
The concept of emotional transparency plays an important role in shaping the evolution of sexual identity within committed relationships. It refers to the ability to express one's true thoughts,...
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: Being emotionally transparent & sexually intimate: a key to healthy relationships
Theatre has been an important part of human culture for centuries, providing people with a way to express themselves through performance, storytelling, and drama.
Its role in facilitating healthy...
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: Exploring how theatre can facilitate healthy teenage sexual development through selfexpression.