What emotional negotiations occur when religious plural marriage meets European legal monogamy?
When people enter into a romantic relationship, they often have certain expectations about how their...
Living together before marriage is becoming increasingly common among couples, especially those who are religiously devout. This practice can have significant impacts on their emotional bonding and...
Relational Intimacy and Erotic Satisfaction
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, especially when considering the pressures from society and religion that influence them. In this article, I...
Sexual desire can be an important part of romantic and intimate relationships. When it is suppressed or repressed, this can have significant effects on the relationship dynamic. Religious belief...
The most common practice in many cultures around the world is the requirement for sexual abstinence before marriage. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation, but it also...
Crises of Social Trust and Religious Sexual Norms
Many people are concerned about how their personal lives affect others' lives and vice versa. This is called "social trust." When people have high...
Sexual relations between two people are an important aspect of their relationship that can bring them together and deepen their emotional connection.
Cultural norms and societal expectations often...
Sexual guilt is a common phenomenon experienced by many individuals, particularly those who adhere to certain religious beliefs that condemn premarital or extramarital sexual activity. This type of...
Religious guilt is an emotional state that can be caused by feeling bad about one's own actions, thoughts, feelings, or beliefs related to religion. It is often associated with religious teachings or...
In today's society, there is an increasing conflict between secular sexual education and religious moral frameworks when it comes to adolescent relational and intimate development. This conflict has...