The psychological consequences of religious sexual taboos on intimacy, desire, and sexual self-concept can be profound and long-lasting. These taboos often create feelings of guilt, shame, and fear...
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: Understanding the lasting psychological impacts of religious sexual taboos on intimacy, desire, and selfconcept
The following article discusses the psychological mechanisms involved in controlling sexual desire as part of religious or moral education, and how these mechanisms shape adult...
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: Controlling sexual desire: how religion & moral education shape adult relationships
The concept of religious sexual norms is central to many religions throughout human history.
Christianity prohibits premarital sex, homosexual activity, adultery, and other forms of sexual...
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: Rethinking sexual norms: exploring the psychological freedom of religious interpretations
Sexual dysfunction is an issue that affects many people around the world, but it remains a taboo subject in most cultures. Religious leaders often provide guidance on this matter, but their advice...
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: How religious leaders can help with sexual dysfunction (and why it may not always work).
Reconciling Erotic Fantasies with Religious Morality and Communal Expectations
What is an Erotic Fantasy?
An erotic fantasy is a mental image that involves sexual thoughts or actions. It can be...
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: Reconciling erotic fantasies with religious morality and communal expectations fully explained
The intersection of religion and sexuality is a complicated one that has been studied extensively across different cultures and societies. Religious beliefs often provide a framework for moral codes...
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: How religion impacts sexual authenticity: exploring the psychological tradeoff between belonging and behavior
Sexual initiation rituals are an important part of many religious traditions. These ceremonies often involve physical contact, touching, caressing, and even intercourse between initiates who may be...
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: The powerful influence of religious sexual initiation rites on lifelong erotic identity and relational satisfaction
The transformation of sexual identity and memory through religious conversion is a fascinating phenomenon that has been studied extensively by psychologists and sociologists. Religious conversion can...
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: The transformation of sexual identity and memory through religious conversion.
The concept of "fasting" is one that is deeply rooted in many religions around the world, where it is often seen as a way to purify oneself and draw closer to God.
There has been little research...
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: Fastings impact on sexual desire explored: uncovering the psychological mechanisms
Desire is a fundamental part of human nature.
It is often constrained by societal and religious norms that dictate acceptable behaviors and attitudes towards sex. This can lead to internal...
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: Masturbation, porn, and conflict: how to cope with religious restrictions on sexual behavior