Religions have always played an important role in human life and continue to do so today. They provide people with moral guidance, spiritual support, community building, social cohesion, and...
Several studies have shown that people who adhere to strict religious beliefs often experience difficulties when it comes to exploring their sexual desires and acting on them. This is mainly because...
Sexual desire is a natural part of human life, but some religions view it as a taboo that must be suppressed until marriage. This can have profound psychological consequences for those who choose to...
Maintaining Desires That Are Deemed Sinful By Religious Standards
Desire is an essential aspect of being human. It is a powerful force that can drive people to achieve great things or lead them...
Chronic suppression of desire is when an individual deliberately suppresses their natural desires for something, such as food, drink, physical activity, emotions, or sexual pleasure, due to a set of...
This article discusses how religious beliefs influence the acceptance or suppression of sexual orientation and its impact on an individual's social and psychological well-being. While some religions...
The notion that repression can be used to enhance holiness is a key feature of many high control religious groups. This paper explores how repression can contribute to holiness within these groups...
The following article discusses the psychological costs associated with attempting to suppress one's sexual desires in strictly religious environments. As such, it does not provide an opinionated or...
We will explore how early religious experiences can shape our adult sexual fantasies, relational negotiations, and erotic agencies. Religious beliefs are often associated with conservative attitudes...
The word "religious" refers to religions, spiritual belief systems, rituals, practices, and cultural norms that often center around a deity or supernatural force. Religious discourse is language that...