Religious festivals are often characterized by elaborate rituals, sacred dances, and colorful costumes that depict traditional themes and stories.
Beneath these outward displays lies a more subtle...
How do periods of enforced sexual abstinence during religious festivals affect erotic anticipation, relational negotiation, and sexual desire?
Sexual desire is an innate human phenomenon that can...
Religious festivals are annual events celebrated by communities to commemorate significant moments in their history and culture, often involving rituals that involve the community's deities and...
Religious festivals have been a significant part of human society for thousands of years. They are occasions when people come together to celebrate their faith, often through rituals and ceremonies...
Religious festivals are events that temporarily suspend certain social norms, including those related to sex. During these periods, people may be more open to exploring their sexual desires and...
Participation in Sexualized Religious Festivals
Throughout human history, people have celebrated their spiritual beliefs through rituals and celebrations. Some of these festivities involve sexual...
Sacred rituals, confessions, and religious festivals have been used to regulate sexual behavior, erotic desire, and relational expectations within faith communities for centuries. These traditions...
Greek mythology is rich in stories that portray sexuality and eroticism. In many ancient myths, love and desire play a central role in the lives of gods and mortals alike.
What may surprise some...
Nepalese Hindu erotic rituals are an ancient practice that involves sexual acts between married couples during particular religious festivals. These rituals are believed to bring good luck and...
I will discuss how religious festivals temporarily suspend social and sexual hierarchies, and what are the psychological effects of these suspensions. Religious festivals are occasions where people...