Gender-specific religious sexual restrictions can have a significant impact on the way that people negotiate pleasure, desire, and consent in their sexual encounters. Religious teachings often...
Gender hierarchies are social structures that determine what attributes society associates with men and women. These hierarchies are often reinforced through religious teachings, which claim to be...
In a romantic relationship, both partners have different ways to express their love for each other physically, mentally, and emotionally. The dominant partner takes charge and makes most decisions...
Rural adolescents face unique challenges when it comes to relational inequality, including power imbalances and social hierarchies within partnerships. These challenges can arise from a variety of...
In many capitalist economies, hormones are being increasingly marketed as lifestyle enhancements that can improve one's physical appearance, mood, and overall quality of life. This trend raises...
Sexual behavior that is deceptively romantic or deceitful but lacks sincerity can be detrimental to healthy personal growth and development. Pseudo-romantic sexual behaviors often involve...
Intimate partner violence is a common occurrence in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships, but it manifests differently in each context. In heterosexual couples, IPV may be related to power...
Strategic litigation is an effective tool for advancing equality and social justice, but it can also have unintended consequences that perpetuate existing power imbalances within the LGBTQ+...
Manipulative sexual behaviors are actions or strategies used to achieve a goal that exploits or takes advantage of others, often for personal gain. Conditional affection and seduction are common...
Romanticizing relational inequality involves portraying a partner as more important than they actually are, usually to enhance one's self-esteem or status. This can be detrimental to both parties...