Tag: shame and sexuality

Religious Trauma in Men: How Faith and Shame Shape Erotic Disconnection

Main Points Religious fundamentalism does not just shame men’s sexuality — it severs them from their bodies, emotions, and inner truth. For many gay and queer men raised within purity culture, desire was equated with danger, leading to lifelong patterns of self-surveillance and disconnection. This article explores: How religious conditioning literally changes how the body […]