Sexual secrecy is the practice of concealing one's sexual activities from others, either through discreet actions or outright deception. It can be motivated by various factors such as privacy...
In many religious traditions, there is a strong emphasis on sexual conformity, where individuals are expected to follow certain norms and guidelines when it comes to expressing their sexuality. This...
Fear of social and religious sanctions has shaped sexual behavior and relational negotiations throughout human history. In many cultures and communities, there are strict rules regarding what is...
In secular African societies, where traditional religious beliefs and practices have been largely abandoned, sexual morality is often negotiated through social norms and cultural traditions that...
The Nanai people practiced a polytheistic religion that emphasized harmony between humans and nature through rituals, offerings, and taboos. Sexual behavior was an integral part of this religious...
How does religious authority shape community responses to sexual deviation or non-normative desire?
The study of religion and sexuality has become increasingly important in understanding the...
Adolescence is characterized by physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development. One aspect of this developmental phase is sexual behavior. Sexual behavior can be defined as an array of...
The idea that humans experience an intense, powerful, and irresistible desire for sex is so deeply ingrained in our culture that it has even been described as "an appetite more necessary than food"...
How Does the Internalized Fear of Judgment or Social Sanctions Impact the Authenticity of Sexual Self-Expression and Emotional Openness in Close-Knit Professional Groups?
The internalization of...
Sexualized perception is the process of attributing meaning to objects, people, actions, events, and situations based on sexual characteristics and attributes. This includes not just gender but also...