Religious teachings play an important role in shaping people's attitudes towards sexual activity, including how they approach it from a pleasure perspective. Different religions have different...
Shame is an unpleasant feeling of humiliation or distress caused by a perception or fear of having done something wrong, making one feel deeply flawed or defective. Shame is often felt in relation to...
Sexuality is an important aspect of human life that involves physical, emotional, and spiritual elements.
Many cultures have strong moral codes regarding sex that are often based on religious...
How do religious narratives normalize sexual obedience while discouraging exploration? In many religions, sexuality is seen as something to be controlled, repressed, or hidden away from public view....
Insular religious communities have been known to promote conservative values regarding sexuality, including monogamy, abstinence before marriage, and limited sexual expression within...
Many people believe that their religion shapes their understanding of male sexual health. Religious teachings, traditions, and customs can significantly impact an individual's perception of what is...
Internalized Religious Morality and Erotic Cognition
In a world where sex is often associated with sinfulness, religion can play an important role in shaping one's perception of sexual behavior....
Sexual shame has been an important tool for reinforcing gender hierarchy, moral expectations, and social compliance within many religious communities throughout history. By cultivating feelings of...
In Christian tradition, the term "sexual sin" refers to any type of sexual activity that is considered morally wrong according to scriptural doctrine. While there are numerous references to the act...
The interaction between religious framing of sexual shame and cultural conceptions of honor is a complex issue that has received increasing attention from researchers in recent years. This article...