Clandestine sexual behavior can be defined as secretive, illicit, and often furtive sexual activity that is done outside of socially acceptable norms. It has been observed in religious communities...
To what extent can religious communities promote healthier models of sexual responsibility without reinforcing shame? This is a question that has been debated for centuries. Religious communities...
Salafi sexual prohibitions are an integral part of Islamic teachings that govern what is permissible and impermissible when it comes to sexual activity between married couples. These prohibitions aim...
Sexual morality is an essential part of human existence that contributes significantly to social cohesion, ethical decision-making, and relational resilience in religious communities. It helps define...
Ritualized Sexual Taboos Reinforce Social Hierarchy, Gender Norms, and Moral Responsibility in Religious Communities
Religions have always played an important role in shaping human societies and...
Sacred sexual rituals are ceremonies that involve sexual acts between individuals within certain boundaries set by religion. They have been practiced throughout history in various cultures and...
The tension between sexual repression and natural human desire is a common conflict that many people experience daily. This tension can be seen in various ways, including among members of religious...
Sexual abstinence is a concept that has been present for centuries within many religious communities around the world. It involves refraining from participating in any form of sexual activity,...
Sexual norms are rules and expectations related to how people express their sexual desires. Gender roles are societal expectations about what it means to be male or female. Social hierarchy is the...
In Brazil, many religious communities emphasize abstinence until marriage and strict gender roles that restrict women's autonomy and freedom.
This cultural norm is increasingly challenged as more...