Research has shown that many young people grow up following strict religious beliefs regarding sexual behavior, which may include abstinence until marriage, avoidance of premarital sex, and fidelity...
Sexual repression is a common occurrence in many religions where there are strict rules governing sexual behavior. In these cases, people may feel that their desires for physical and emotional...
Religiously Motivated Sexual Repression
Religion has been used to regulate human behavior since ancient times. In some cultures, it is seen as a way of preserving cultural values and traditions...
The traditional garb worn by devout Muslim women, Hindu ladies, Buddhist nuns, Christian priests, and other practitioners of various faiths has both social and psychological significance that...
Psychological Outcomes Resulting From Religious Sex Education
By Dr. Mary Johnson
In the context of sex education, psychologists have studied the effects that religion has on the human mind,...
Sexual therapy is an interdisciplinary field that combines psychology, medicine, sociology, and spirituality to treat sexual dysfunctions like erectile disfunction, vaginismus, orgasmic disorders,...
As human beings, it is natural for us to have sexual desires.
Different societies, cultures, and religions have varying attitudes toward sex and sexual behavior. Some societies view sex as a...
Psychological Effects of Strict Religious Sexual Norms
Strict adherence to religious sexual norms can have a significant impact on an individual's psychological well-being, particularly when it...
Sexual repression is an idea that has been present throughout history, but its effect on human behavior and mental health has only recently come to light. Sexual repression occurs when a person's...
Early Religious Socialization Shapes Unconscious Erotic Imagination
The process of learning about religion during childhood and adolescence can have profound effects on an individual's...