Religious doctrines have long been used to regulate human behavior, including sexual conduct. Religions have defined sex as an act that must be confined within marriage between man and woman for...
In many religions, sexual conduct is closely regulated to ensure that it promotes ethical behavior, spiritual growth, and societal cohesion. Religious authorities believe that sexual behavior has a...
Sexual satisfaction is often seen as a natural part of life that comes from physical intimacy between two people who are attracted to each other.
Many religions teach that true fulfillment lies...
Chastity is defined as refraining from sexual activity outside marriage. In some religions, it may also include abstaining from certain types of sexual activities within marriage, such as oral sex or...
Most religions incorporate some form of ritualized abstinence, whether for a specific time frame or more permanent abstention from certain behaviors such as gossiping or anger. This practice is often...
How can religiously mediated sexual abstinence influence desire regulation, relational satisfaction, and erotic creativity?
I will explore how religiously mediated sexual abstinence affects desire...
Afro-Brazilian religious traditions have a rich history of incorporating sexuality into their rituals, which has led to unique spiritual and psychological outcomes for practitioners. One such...
Love deities like Cupid, Eros, Amor, Venus, Freya, Aphrodite, and others represent the power of human affection and sexual attraction, which is considered to be one of the greatest forces in nature....
In many religious traditions, sacred sexual practices are used as a way to initiate new members into their faith, help them transform spiritually, and teach them about the divine nature of human...
Religious Constructions of the Body as Temporary or Secondary
In most religions, the human body is seen as a temporary dwelling place for the soul or spirit, which will eventually leave it after...