There are several religious traditions that discourage or prohibit premarital sex, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. In general, these religions view premarital sex as a...
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: How religious beliefs shape sexual behavior: an exploration of premarital sex among youth from various faith traditions
Sexual abstinence is often associated with various types of religions and spiritual practices. In some cases, this can be voluntary and temporary, while in others, it may be enforced and lifelong....
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: The psychological impact of prolonged sexual abstinence: exploring the physical, emotional, and social effects
Desire is an integral part of human life that affects all aspects of existence. It has been studied extensively across disciplines such as psychology, philosophy, sociology, anthropology,...
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: A comprehensive study into the historical pathologization of desire within religious psychology
The research question posited in this study is: "To what extent does religious affiliation correlate with sexual conservatism, and what psychological mechanisms underpin this relationship?"
In...
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: How religion impacts sexual conservatism? new insights from mixed methods study exploring psychological mechanisms
This article will focus on the ways in which certain religious doctrines view bodily pleasure as something to be feared, avoided, or minimized. It is important to consider how this can impact an...
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: How religious teachings about sex can impact mental health and wellbeing
Rites of passage are traditional ceremonies marking significant transitions in life, often involving physical, emotional, or social changes such as puberty. In many cultures, these rites include...
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: Sexual initiation rites and teenage development a guide to religious practices impacting psychological wellbeing
Theater is an art form that has been used for centuries to explore various topics and themes, including religion and sex. Theater can be seen as a space where tensions between religious beliefs and...
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: Theater: exploring religious condemnation and erotic desire through sexual scenarios
Sexuality is an integral part of human existence, and it has always been explored through different means and mediums. Whether it be literature, films, art, music or even religion, humans have always...
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: How to rationalize your premarriage sexual urges according to religion
New Zealand is known for its progressive culture, which includes liberal laws regarding sexual expression.
When it comes to religious beliefs, there are still traditional values that have an...
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: New zealands sexual norms: how tradition clashes with modernity
The topic of how religious conditioning shapes expectations of endurance over joy is an interesting one that has been studied extensively by psychologists and sociologists alike. Religious belief...
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: Endurance vs joy: the effects of religious conditioning on sexuality and intimacy