In Indonesia, there is an annual festival known as Pesta Bunga Penyu or "Turtle Flowers Festival" which involves the exchange of flowers between couples during a traditional dance. This event has...
The Persians have long been known for their rich and vibrant culture, which has influenced many civilizations throughout history. One aspect of this culture that has fascinated scholars and laypeople...
Phallic worship is an ancient practice that dates back to prehistoric times and has been documented in various cultures around the world. It refers to the reverence of male genitalia, specifically...
In many religions, sacred rituals play an important role in reinforcing ethical conduct, communal cohesion, and marital fidelity within their respective communities.
In Hinduism, marriage is...
Roman culture promoted sexual pleasure as a sacred, communal, and virtuous activity that was essential for human wellbeing. It encouraged people to explore their desires in order to improve...
How do religious rituals around sexual initiation affect subsequent experiences of intimacy and trust?
In many cultures around the world, religious rituals play an important role in shaping...
Intimate values are belief systems that are passed down from one generation to the next within a family unit, community, or culture. These values may include ideas about love, sex, marriage, gender...
Smoke is an essential component in many spiritual practices, including those in Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, and Shinto. It can be used to purify space, cleanse objects, consecrate buildings,...
The Bacchanalia was an ancient Roman festival honoring the god Bacchus, the equivalent to Dionysus in Greek mythology. It was celebrated from March 17th to March 19th, during which time followers of...
In many ancient civilizations, sacred prostitution was a practice that involved offering sexual services to deities or priests as part of religious rituals. This practice had both religious and...