Religious communities have long established strict rules regarding sexual conduct, which govern both public behavior and private interactions between individuals. These rules are often based on...
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: Exploring the impact of intimate betrayals on communities: the social consequences of breaking sexual taboos
When it comes to traditional Korean culture, sex is generally not discussed openly, especially when it involves people outside of marriage. Sexual desires are considered private matters that must be...
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: The impact of korean culture on sexual expression: exploring cultural beliefs about intimacy and identity development.
Fertility rituals have been practiced throughout history and across cultures to ensure the continuation of life and survival of humanity. These rituals often involve sexual acts between partners who...
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: Sexual rituals for fertility: a historical perspective on gender norms and relationship expectations
Religious teachings have played a significant role in promoting sexual hierarchies throughout human history. These hierarchies are based on the idea that men and women have different roles and...
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: How religious teachings promote gendered sexual hierarchies and impact intimacy experiences
Coming out as an adult can be a difficult and transformative experience that can have significant impacts on one's mental and relational wellbeing. The process of self-identification and disclosure...
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: Adults come out for personal growth, but stress and anxiety may follow
The term “coping” refers to strategies employed by an individual to deal with stressful or uncomfortable circumstances. According to psychological research, people employ several mechanisms such as...
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: Sexual pleasure as a coping strategy for dealing with social stigmas
There is a significant body of research indicating that individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, non-binary, pansexual, agender, gender...
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: A deeper look into how schoolbased harassment affects lgbt adult identity development and relationship patterns
Heteronormativity is the idea that all individuals are either male or female, cisgender, and heterosexual, which implies that non-heterosexual people exist outside of normalcy. It creates a binary...
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: Shattering the binary: bisexual mens identity development in a heteronormative world
Leading a double life can have profound psychological implications that go beyond the immediate effects of keeping secrets and living with duplicity. In this essay, I will discuss the consequences of...
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: Living a double life: understanding the psychological impacts of concealing your true self
This research paper will explore how teenagers feel ashamed to talk about their sexual experiences, which often prevents them from developing healthy relationships. While it is common for young...
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: Teenage sexual shame: why it hinders healthy relationships and how we can combat it