All articles tagged with #purity culture
Candace Cameron Bure says the idea of God watching her have sex “weirds” her out, a reflection of her Christian upbringing and purity culture. She discusses the transition from virginity to marriage, past backlash over LGBTQ issues, and her move from Hallmark to Great American Family, offering a candid look at faith, sexuality, and fame in her career.
A study published in the Sociology of Religion reveals that conservative Christian women often experience poor sexual satisfaction and higher rates of sexual pain disorders, linked to the religious ideals of sexual purity. Researchers found that beliefs in purity culture, which emphasize sex as a female obligation and male entitlement, contribute to these issues. The study highlights the negative impact of viewing sex as sinful, leading to trauma-like responses during intercourse. With abstinence-only education likely to persist, these patterns may continue among conservative Christian communities.
"Teeth," a new musical based on the 2007 film, explores the dark side of purity culture in America through a blend of horror and comedy. Set in a Christian community, the show delves into the themes of self-loathing, misogyny, and violence while also addressing the concept of vagina dentata. While the production is praised for its humor and performances, it is critiqued for losing some of its humanity and becoming diffuse as it delves into extreme allegorical revenge.