Religious romance is a form of relationship between people that shares common beliefs about love, faith, and religion. It can be very intense, passionate, and spiritual, but it also brings many...
Religious sexual rituals have been practiced for centuries across various cultures and religions worldwide. These rituals are often seen as a way to connect individuals to their faith and to their...
Sexual Desire and Fantasy Expression
Sexual desire is an integral part of human life, but it can be affected by different factors such as personal belief systems. One factor that has received...
Religious guilt is an emotional response that can arise from feeling guilty about one's thoughts, feelings, beliefs, behaviors, or actions related to religion. It is often accompanied by feelings of...
Religious shame is an emotion that can be felt as a result of one's perceived failure to meet the standards set forth by a particular religion. It operates as a social construct that can lead...
Guilt is an emotional response to violating one's moral values, beliefs, or expectations. Religious guilt stems from transgressions against God, scripture, or religious law. It can be experienced...
The relationship between religion and sexuality is often fraught with tension, guilt, shame, anxiety, and repression. For many people who are religious, sexual pleasure can be difficult to access,...
Sexual Dysfunction and Religious Silence
The inability to enjoy or experience pleasure during sexual activity can be debilitating for both individuals involved in a relationship. It is often due...
Religious guilt has often been linked to negative outcomes in the areas of sexual exploration, erotic self-concept, and relational trust.
Recent research suggests that there is more nuance to this...
What is Religious Guilt?
Guilt is an emotional state related to having done something wrong. It can be acute, mild, or chronic. Internalized religious guilt is when a person has been taught that...