Society has always been fascinated by the personal lives of those in positions of authority. From presidents to celebrities, we often scrutinize their private choices and actions to infer larger...
In modern societies, political leaders often employ eroticized rituals to sway public opinion and secure power. These rituals are designed to manipulate collective psychology through the creation of...
How do sexual scandals transform private vulnerability into a site of political and symbolic contestation?
Sexual scandals can be defined as publicized cases involving individuals' personal lives...
How do pride rituals, symbols, and collective performances function as living repositories of queer struggle, resilience, and collective identity? Queer Pride Month is an annual celebration observed...
The inclusion of LGBTQ+ members in family rituals can have significant symbolic meaning for families.
A lesbian couple celebrating their anniversary during a traditional Thanksgiving dinner may...
I will discuss what relational reassurance, psychological comfort, and symbolic meaning are embedded in playful marital flirting during mundane daily routines. Relational reassurance refers to the...
The question of why erotic rituals resemble sacred ceremonies is one that has been explored extensively by scholars of anthropology and sociology. It has been proposed that these similarities are due...
Long abstinence can have a significant impact on an individual's perception of sexual success and failure. It is important to understand how this change occurs and what it means for individuals who...
Fantasies are imagined scenarios that occur during waking life and involve intense emotions such as excitement, pleasure, fear, anxiety, desire, etc. They can be about anything but often revolve...
Symbolic Objects Can Provide Comfort During Times of Uncertainty
When faced with uncertainty, people often seek out familiar and comforting objects to help them feel safe and secure. For some...