Religious ambivalence and sexual experimentation are concepts that have been studied extensively in various fields, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy. Religions around the...
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: Sexual experimentation in private contexts: the relationship between religious ambivalence
The Psychology of Religious Identities
Religion has always played a significant role in shaping human identity and behavior. It is an important aspect of culture that shapes how people view...
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: Sexuality and religion: how identity negotiations impact mental health.
Celibacy is defined as abstaining from all forms of sexual activity, including masturbation. It can be voluntary, such as for personal reasons or vows, or involuntary due to physical/medical...
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: how does celibacy affect mental health and relationship capacity?
Imagine you have a secret desire for a partner who is much older than you are. You're attracted to someone else but feel guilty about it. Your religion tells you that intergenerational relationships...
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: Reconciling taboo intergenerational relationships: dealing with forbidden erotic fantasies & religious morality.
Sexual Deprivation and Religious Authority Figures
Sexual deprivation can be a powerful tool for religious leaders to foster dependence and obedience from their followers. By limiting access to...
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: How religious authorities use sexual deprivation to manipulate followers.
Lifelong adherence to sexual restrictions can have a profound effect on an individual's psychology and mental health. In religious contexts, such as those found in many Christian denominations,...
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: Exploring the mental health impacts of lifelong sexual restrictions in religious communities
Shame and Sexual Curiosity
Religious belief systems often include strict guidelines for what is considered acceptable and unacceptable behavior regarding sexuality. These guidelines can be used to...
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: Unpacking the impact of religious shame tactics on sexuality and relationships
Religion is a set of belief systems that are practiced and followed to achieve salvation. These belief systems usually involve a deity, which may be monotheistic or polytheistic. Religion has been a...
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: Sex & spiritual identity: how religion influences ones erotic impulses
Sexual desire is a powerful force that can drive human behavior and decision-making. It is also a source of pleasure and fulfillment for many people.
In some religions, such as Christianity and...
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: The psychology behind viewing sexual desire as both natural and sacred in religious frameworks
The impact of religion on marriage is well known, but little research has been done on how it affects the psychology of couples' sexual interactions. This paper examines how religious beliefs shape...
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: The impact of religion on sexual intimacy in married couples: a psychological exploration.