In many religions, erotic pleasures are either encouraged or discouraged depending on how they are framed. This framing has significant psychological effects on individuals who follow those...
Religion plays an important role in shaping people's moral standards and values about sexual behavior. Devout individuals who believe in religious teachings that forbid premarital sex may feel guilty...
Sexual abstinence is a common practice within devout religious communities, especially those that follow strict interpretations of Islamic, Jewish, Christian, Hindu, or Buddhist teachings. While many...
Celibacy has been practiced by various religions for centuries as a means to achieve spiritual enlightenment.
The mental health impact of this practice is not widely discussed. This article will...
How do religious teachings about gender roles and sexual morality shape sexual confidence, relational assertiveness, and partner negotiation?
Religious teachings on gender roles and sexual...
How do religious teachings prohibiting premarital sexual activity shape adolescents' self-esteem, curiosity, and expectations about romantic relationships?
The concept of "religion" can be...
The main point of this paper is to explore how adhering strictly to sexual morality can have detrimental psychological consequences for adolescents and young adults growing up in religious...
Sexual harassment is a form of unwanted sexual behavior that can take many forms, such as touching without consent, verbal comments of a sexual nature, requests for sexual favors, and explicit...
Psychologically, it is important for people to have outlets for expressing their sexual desires, whether alone or with others. Restrictions on sexual behavior can lead to feelings of frustration and...
What are the cognitive and emotional effects of internalized religious sexual morals on adolescent and adult sexual exploration?
The term "internalization" refers to a process in which individuals...