Discover how religious upbringing shapes sexual desires and relationships, and find pathways to healing without abandoning faith.

If you've grown up with religious teachings about sex, you will learn about religious, sexual shame, how to identify harmful beliefs from purity culture and create a healthier relationship with your sexuality. Learn why the "Madonna-Whore Complex" might be sabotaging your relationships and how breaking free from restrictive patterns doesn't mean abandoning your faith.

Whether you are struggling with intimacy in your relationship or recovering from religious trauma around sexuality, this episode has insight for you. Reclaim your erotic intelligence while honoring your spiritual values.

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CHAPTERS

01:43 Impact of Religious Teachings on Sexuality

05:28 Exercises to Identify Sexual Beliefs

07:22 Levels of Sex Negative Beliefs

12:30 Balancing Faith and Sexual Exploration

20:01 Understanding Erotic Cornerstones

24:57 Injecting Fantasy into Healthy Relationships

26:38 Understanding the Madonna-Whore Complex

28:33 Breaking Down Sexual Obstacles

30:37 Embracing Erotic Adventures in Relationships

36:27 The Pedestal Paradigm and Sexuality

42:39 Integrating Sexuality and Religious Beliefs

44:10 Taking Action Towards Sexual Wellbeing