Shame is a feeling of humiliation or distress that can be caused by criticism from others, personal failure, perceived shortcomings, or social pressure. It is often experienced privately and may be...
Internalized shame is a deep sense of guilt or embarrassment associated with a particular aspect of oneself. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as childhood experiences, societal norms,...
How do societal norms and cultural expectations regarding sexuality reinforce internalized shame, guilt, and frigid behaviors?
Society's attitudes towards sexuality can have far-reaching...
Internalized sexual shame is the pervasive negative feeling about one's own sexuality that often leads to various difficulties in different areas of life. It can be manifested in non-sexual areas of...
Internalized shame is the process through which individuals who experience discrimination come to believe that they are inferior and unworthy due to their identities or experiences. Research suggests...
Sexuality is an integral part of human life, yet it is often shrouded in taboo and shame. In many cultures, sexual behavior is regulated through strict norms that dictate appropriate and...
Moralizing Political Codes Shape Internalized Sexual Shame
Sexual shame is an emotional response to perceived or real failure to adhere to societal expectations for sexual behavior. It can...
How do political taboos affect erotic expression, and how are coping mechanisms employed in private desire?
Political taboos have always had an effect on erotic expression.
During times when...
Sexual Shame
Sexual shame refers to the feeling of discomfort, embarrassment, or guilt associated with one's sexual desires or behaviors. It can be internalized when it is believed that certain...
The subject of this article is the psychological effects of internalizing religious guilt around bisexual desire and love. It is important to discuss because many people struggle with this issue and...