The experience of survivors who grew up in highly conservative religious households can be fraught with emotional struggles that many people may never truly understand. One such struggle is how to...
Sexual identity is an aspect of human experience that involves both the biological and psychological dimensions of gender and sexuality. Sexual identities are often shaped by cultural norms and...
Sexual experiences are often loaded with personal, emotional, cultural, and spiritual meanings that have the power to shape how people remember them. Religious beliefs about human sexuality can...
Religious Proscription of Masturbation
In many religions around the world, masturbation is seen as a sinful act that goes against the teachings of God. This proscription can have a profound impact...
Sexual identity is formed by a range of factors, including biological sex, gender identity, and sociocultural influences. Religious teachings have historically played an important role in shaping...
Ascetic Practice Shapes Erotic Desire, Sexual Identity, and Relational Intimacy in Religious Adherents
Ascetic practices are those that aim to discipline one's mind, body, and soul through...
In Iraq, religious discourses around premarital sex have a significant impact on sexual identity, relationship formation, and social conformity. These discourses are often based on conservative...
I will explore how some people who grew up in strict religious communities that emphasize chastity and purity can navigate their own identity and sexuality when they leave those environments. Many...
How do modern Jewish women negotiate religious purity laws with personal sexual identity after becoming mothers? It is no secret that many religions have rules about what constitutes acceptable...
Ambiguity refers to an uncertain situation that can be interpreted in different ways. It is not clear what exactly it means. Religious beliefs and practices are often based on texts written thousands...