Christa and Sarah talk about marriage, biblical interpretation, and harmful sexual messages perpetuated by the church. In the context of health, they touch on two research papers that discuss abstinence and pleasure and talk about the mixed messages they received around their bodies and women’s sexuality.

Articles referenced: Beyond abstinence and risk: A new paradigm for adolescent sexual health, Why Pleasure Matters: Its Global Relevance for Sexual Health, Sexual Rights and Wellbeing