Religious teachings on sexual restraint have had a profound impact on the way people understand and experience romantic love and intimacy. Religions such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism,...
The Aztecs had an extensive religious system that was heavily influenced by their culture and traditions. One aspect of this system was their belief in fertility rituals and sexual acts as a means to...
How does religious sexual morality shape perceptions of acceptable sexual behaviors and practices? Religious sexual morality is a set of guidelines that dictates what is considered right or wrong...
Religion is often associated with a sense of order and control in the world. It provides individuals with a system of beliefs that helps them make sense of their place within the larger universe, and...
Sexual taboos have been present throughout human history and they serve various social, ethical, and psychological functions within different cultures and religions. These taboos can be defined as...
The idea that people need to obey their religious leaders is deeply rooted in many cultures around the world. It has been used as a way to control populations and promote social order for centuries....
Sexual taboos are an integral part of many Pacific Island religious practices that often mediate sacred access, regulate moral behavior, and preserve social order. These taboos may vary from culture...
Sexual behaviors have been observed to be an integral part of human societies since ancient times. In many cultures, it is considered taboo to discuss sexual matters openly and freely, but they are...
Siriono is an indigenous group native to the Bolivian Amazon who live in small villages that are surrounded by forest. Their culture has been described as one of the most ancient surviving cultures...
Sexual Discipline in Atsugewi Religion
Sexual discipline is an integral part of the belief system of the ancient indigenous people known as the Atsuges, who lived in what is now California's...