Sexual rituals are an integral part of many African religious traditions, where they serve multiple functions, including regulating desire, reinforcing social cohesion, and symbolizing spiritual...
In many religious traditions, sacred sexual practices are used as a way to initiate new members into their faith, help them transform spiritually, and teach them about the divine nature of human...
Sexual taboos are an integral part of many Pacific Island religious practices that often mediate sacred access, regulate moral behavior, and preserve social order. These taboos may vary from culture...
Apiaça is an indigenous Brazilian religion that has been practiced since prehistoric times. Its main deities include the Sun, the Moon, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and mountains. It is characterized...
The study of how sexual themes in religious initiation rituals shape erotic self-concept, moral reasoning, and relational negotiation is an area that has been relatively understudied but holds...
How do initiation rituals mediate or distort the formation of trust between new and experienced members?
The process of trust building is essential to the success of every social group. As humans...
Sexual Behavior
Adolescence is a crucial time when teenagers develop their identity and explore different aspects of life, including sexual behavior. This can be an exciting but also confusing...
The following article is about how male alliances have historically navigated sexual conduct to balance intimacy, hierarchy, and social cohesion. It focuses on how men have approached these topics in...