Sacred Sexuality is an ancient practice that involves cultivating one's spiritual and sexual energy through meditation, rituals, and exercises. It aims to create a deep connection between body, mind,...
Nadeb culture has a long tradition of using erotic expression to connect individuals and communities through spiritual rituals. These ceremonies are often performed by shamans who have undergone...
Religious teachings often present natural human sexual attraction as a moral danger, characterizing it as something to be resisted or overcome. This framing can have negative consequences for...
Embodied Religious Sexuality is an interdisciplinary field that explores how religion influences human sexuality. It examines how different belief systems impact sexual desires, practices, behaviors,...
Sexual desire is an intense physiological process that has been studied by many different fields in science and humanities. While some studies have focused on the biological aspects of sexual...
The process of harnessing sexual energy for spiritual purposes is called tantra yoga. Tantric practices aim to integrate mind, body, spirit, and emotions. This involves training the body through...
There are many ways that religious beliefs can influence one's experience of sexual trauma and recovery. Religious beliefs can provide comfort and support during times of difficulty, but they can...
The concept of transcendence is widely embraced across many religions and spiritual traditions, often referring to an experience that extends beyond one's physical limitations or mortal life. This...
In some Svarog-centered religions, adherents observe a practice called "sexual fasting", where they refrain from all forms of sexual activity for extended periods of time. This can be done for...
How religious suspicion of pleasure impacts the bodily memory of sexual experiences
Pleasure is an essential component of all human experience, including sexual encounters. Many religions have...