Religious teachings about premarital sex have been widespread across societies throughout history, including those in North America. These teachings are often based on belief systems that view sex...
Sexual Shame is often used as a tool to control people's behavior through religious ideologies. It works as a way to regulate the actions that are considered acceptable or unacceptable within the...
How do Egyptian religious ideologies continue to inform contemporary premarital sexual ethics, erotic identity, and intimate relational norms?
Egypt is a country located in North Africa that has...
In Iraq, most Islamic clerics consider marriage as a sacred union between a man and woman that is blessed by Allah, and it's encouraged for both partners to abide by their religious teachings....
Migrant Communities
In migrant communities, there are often strong cultural beliefs about premarital sex that can conflict with individual desires for sexual exploration. Religious teachings may...
Mexican religious traditions have shaped many aspects of society, including attitudes towards premarital sexual behavior and guilt. In this essay, I will discuss how these beliefs have influenced...
Premarital Sex
Premarital sex is defined as sexual activity that occurs outside of marriage or a committed relationship. It is a controversial topic that has been debated for centuries, with...
Premarital Sex, Cohabitation, and Sexual Experimentation
The act of premarital sex has been frowned upon for centuries in many cultures and religions around the world.
There are also some that...
Religious Sexual Ideology is shaped by fear of bodily impulse
The concept of purity in religions plays an important role in shaping their sexual ideologies. Religions have been used to control...
Sexual desires are often hidden from others due to social conventions that make them taboo. This is known as "sexual secrecy". Some people may be afraid to reveal their sexual desires because they...