In many cultures, religion provides a framework for understanding and managing human behavior, including sex and relationships.
In China's largely atheistic society, these issues have often been...
What are the psychological consequences of religiously mandated sexual silences on erotic communication and relational satisfaction?
The purpose of this essay is to explore the psychological...
How do religious teachings on fidelity and sexual morality impact relational trust, erotic satisfaction, and emotional security?
Religion has played a significant role in shaping societal values...
Sexual shame is a sense of humiliation that can be associated with specific sexual activities or desires, or with the entirety of one's sexual identity or behavior. It has been shown to negatively...
In what ways can religious beliefs shape communication between lovers? Religious convictions can influence how people talk to their partners about sex, from the initial flirtation to the final act...
In many South Asian cultures, there is a strong emphasis on traditional values that govern behavior related to sex, sexuality, and marriage. One such value is the belief that premarital cohabitation,...
In Islam, both physical and emotional love are allowed within marriage.
Premarital sexual acts between unmarried people are forbidden. Some scholars have argued that sexual desire is innate to...
Belgium is known for its secular society that promotes individual freedoms, including sexual ones.
Some argue that this culture may lead to negative psychological effects such as increased anxiety...
Fertility rituals are practices that involve people engaging in sexual acts for the purpose of increasing their chances of conceiving children. These rituals have been found to be common among many...
Polyamory is a practice that involves having multiple romantic partners at once. This practice challenges conventional ideas of monogamy because it allows people to explore their desires for intimate...