Spiritual and religious beliefs and communities often play a part in our ideas about and experiences of sexuality, sex, our identities, relationships and our (and other people's) bodies. Whether you're working through religious shame or trying to create a sexual life that works with your beliefs, you'll find all things sex and spiritual in this section.
Spirituality
Article
- swgal
I used to know God was real. And I knew sex outside of marriage was wrong. Then I lost my faith, and fell in love, and everything turned upside down. One readers story of her struggles to resolve her conflict between sex and religion.
Advice
- Susie Tang
Dear Kiwi, Unfortunately a lot of people are in your situation. It may take some time for you to be able to fully embrace your sexuality. For now, why don't you go over the pros and cons of sex as YOU see them. Write them out. Think about why you want to have sex. Then think about the ramifications...
Article
- Hanne Blank
I don't know if you are Orthodox or not, but if you are, perhaps you've heard of a term called "taharat hamispocheh" (rough transliteration). These are the laws (halacha) of family purity, or so they're called. They cover life situations involving sexuality and sexual activity.
