Religious authority has a profound impact on consent, agency, and mutual desire in relationships. It shapes the way people interact with one another, their perceptions of what is acceptable and...
Ancient religions have been known to employ various erotic rituals for centuries as a way to foster communion between humans and their deities. These rituals are often seen as a form of spiritual...
Sexual acts, such as intercourse, have been ritualized, symbolized, and morally evaluated in various ways throughout history in many religions. In ancient Egyptian mythology, for example, pharaohs...
Nepalese Hindu erotic rituals are an ancient practice that involves sexual acts between married couples during particular religious festivals. These rituals are believed to bring good luck and...
Barasana religion has a unique approach to creating spiritual insight and social cohesion through the ritualization of eroticism. It involves the use of physical intimacy and sexual acts as a means...
The question of how sexual acts were justified in ancient African cultures is a complicated one that has been the subject of much debate among scholars. Some have argued that these practices were...
In Ancient Greece, the gods Hermes and Apollo had their own unique cults that included sexual acts as part of their rituals. These sexual acts were used to regulate desire, maintain social...
There are many religions that offer different interpretations of sexual acts depending on the context. In general, most religions consider sex within marriage to be acceptable, but some view it as...
Sexual acts have been subject to various interpretations and classifications across different religious traditions, resulting in varying views on their morality and permissibility. In some religions,...
Siriono people are an indigenous group living in eastern Bolivia, near the border with Brazil. They have an animistic religion that views everything in nature as having a spirit, including animals,...