In today's society, there is often debate about how people can achieve sexual fulfillment while maintaining spiritual balance. Some individuals believe that having an active sex life leads to mental...
Religious framing of temptation is a way of viewing human desires and behaviors that emphasizes the role of spiritual forces outside of oneself in driving actions. This perspective often leads to an...
The topic of this article is "What are the long-term relational consequences of internalizing strict religious sexual norms?" In order to answer this question, we must first define what we mean by...
Internalized homophobia is a form of self-directed prejudice that leads to negative feelings about oneself due to one's sexual orientation. Religious beliefs can contribute to this phenomenon by...
Many religions require celibacy from their clergy members and other highly devoted followers as part of their beliefs, but this practice can have significant effects on their emotional and sexual...
Sexual pleasure is a fundamental aspect of human life that plays a crucial role in shaping individual, interpersonal, and social experiences. It can be expressed through various forms of physical...
A person's sexual identity is often seen as private and personal information that they may choose to share with others or keep hidden depending on their comfort level.
Some individuals face...
Liberal religious attitudes towards sexual pleasure and sexual expression have been shown to impact individuals' feelings of comfort and acceptance within themselves, as well as their interactions...
Coping Strategies for Personal Desire Conflicting with Communal or Religious Norms
When an individual's personal desire conflicts with communal or religious norms, they may employ various coping...
People who identify themselves as LGBTQ+ often feel conflicted when it comes to their sexual orientation because of societal expectations and religious beliefs that they are expected to follow. There...