THE PROHIBITION OF HEALTHY INTIMACY LEADS TO SHAMEFUL SECRETS
Impact of Secret Sexual Behavior
Sex is an essential part of human life that provides both physical and emotional fulfillment for most people.
In some religious communities, there are...
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SEXUALITY EXPLORATION: DEFINING RELATIONSHIPS, FIDELITY, AND COMMUNITY THROUGH POLYAMORY RITUALS
Polyamory is a form of non-monogamy that involves having multiple romantic partners simultaneously. It challenges conventional frameworks of fidelity, relational commitment, and sexual morality...
EMOTIONAL OUTCOMES OF SEXUAL MODERATION IN RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES
What long-term emotional outcomes arise from sexual moderation in religious communities?
Sexual moderation is the practice of abstaining from all forms of physical intimacy outside of marriage. It...
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF SEXUAL EXPRESSION IN RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES: HOW DIFFERENT FAITHS VIEW SEXUALITY AND CHASTITY
To what extent is it possible to have a meaningful life without sex? Can spiritual growth be achieved through abstinence from sex, and if so, how do different religions approach this question? In...
UNCOVERING THE IMPACT OF SEXUAL TABOOS ON SPIRITUAL INTEGRITY AND SOCIAL COHESION IN RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES
The topic of sexual taboos is an intriguing one that has been discussed extensively for centuries. It involves cultural and religious beliefs regarding what is acceptable in terms of sexual behavior...
EFFECTS OF SEXUAL OSTRACISM ON SELFESTEEM AND IDENTITY IN RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES
The topic to be discussed is how sexual ostracism or shaming affects individuals' self-esteem, identity, and mental health within religious communities.
Sexual ostracism refers to a situation...
HOW DOES RELIGIOUS CELIBACY INFLUENCE SAMESEX ATTRACTION AND IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT?
Religious celibacy is an ancient practice that involves abstaining from sexual activity, either as a way to achieve spiritual growth or as part of a vow taken before God.
Some people have...
A CLOSER LOOK AT HOW SPIRITUAL EXCLUSIVITY CAN HINDER INTIMACY AND WELLBEING IN QUEER FOLKS
Exploring the Impact of Exclusion from Religious Communities on Sexual Autonomy, Emotional Resilience, and Relational Security
Sexual autonomy is an essential aspect of human life that allows...
HOW RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES CONTRIBUTE TO INTERNALIZED SEXUAL SHAME (AND ITS EFFECTS ON MENTAL HEALTH)
The internalization of negative messages about sexuality is often seen in individuals who grow up in religious communities. These messages can take many forms, including the belief that sex is dirty...
UNRAVELING THE IMPACT OF RITUALIZED SEXUAL CONTROL: EXAMINING ITS EFFECTS ON INTIMACY AND RELATIONSHIPS
In religious communities that emphasize strict adherence to traditional values, ritualized sexual control is often used to regulate and control members' behavior. This practice involves limiting...