The conflict between sexual curiosity and religious morality is one that has been around for centuries. Religion often places restrictions on sexual behavior, including what is considered appropriate...
Sexuality is an important aspect of human life that has been explored by various disciplines including philosophy, religion, psychology, sociology, medicine, anthropology, biology, and others. While...
Moralized religious teaching is known to have an impact on adolescents' sexual behavior. It can shape their attitudes towards sex and affect how they initiate it. This article explores the ways in...
The study of religion and sexuality has been an increasingly popular field for academics in recent years, with many scholars focusing on how religious belief systems affect sexual behavior and...
Erotic Desire and Religious Belief are both powerful forces that can influence an individual's behavior, thoughts, emotions, and actions. While they may seem contradictory, it is possible for some...
Religious Prohibitions Against Sexuality Reinforce Social Cohesion, Conformity, and Hierarchical Control
Sexual repression has been used for thousands of years as a tool to enforce compliance...
For many people, religion is an important part of their lives. It can provide comfort, guidance, and a sense of community.
It can also be used to control and regulate behavior, including sexual...
One way individuals may be able to reconcile sexual desire with religiously mandated celibacy is through repression, which involves actively suppressing thoughts and feelings related to sexual...
Religious communities place a high value on sexual modesty and often require members to follow strict guidelines regarding dress, behavior, and personal interactions related to sex and intimacy. This...
How does psychological healing occur following the repression of sexuality by religious authority? This is an essential question that has been researched extensively, yet remains unanswered in most...