Alyssa Milano’s Sex Strike Reinforces Conservatives’ View Of The Sex Market
By advocating for women to withhold sex from men in order to attain bodily autonomy, Milano has stumbled backwards into the realm of Christianity.
How To Heal From Purity Culture Without Rebounding Into Something Worse
Humans have the propensity to jump from idol to idol, but lapsed Christians in the process of healing should recognize the path forward is through Christ.
Yes, Evangelical ‘Abstinence Culture’ Is A Bust, But The Answer Isn’t A Sexual Free-For-All
Purity culture purports to be about saving sex for marriage, but the whole point is to refrain from sex while delaying marriage, which makes abstinence highly unlikely.
Why It’s Absurd To Say Catholic Teachings About Sex Fueled The Priest Scandal
Contrary to Robert Tracinski’s argument about the Catholic priest sex scandal, the Catholic church is not at war with reason or private judgement.
No, The Catholic Church’s Teaching Is Not To Blame For Its Sex Scandal
Abuse should not be covered up, and offending priests should be dismissed from the priesthood, of course, but the church’s teaching on sexuality is not the problem.
It’s Time To Stop The Sexual Witch Hunt And Take A Hard Look At Ourselves
From the #MeToo movement to the outing of past crimes to the demands to purge the evil among us, there is a growing sense of panic bordering on hysteria.
Georgetown University Threatens Student Group For Upholding Catholic Teachings
Love Saxa is in danger of being stripped of its status as an official student group at Georgetown University. Its offense: holding to a Catholic view of human sexuality.
A Day In The Life Of An Abstinence Ed Teacher
Successful abstinence education begins with establishing and reiterating every child’s invaluable self-worth.
‘Open Marriage’ Is Just Another Term For Adultery, And Just As Selfish
Calling sexual relationships outside of marriage ‘open,’ even when both spouses agree on it, is just another way to try to disguise the truth.
Why Practicing Catholics Definitely Have The Best Sex
Science finds that the basic boundaries for sex the Catholic Church teaches increase sex drive and satisfaction. It’s not that surprising a finding, either.
CDC Study Says Teen Virgins Are Healthier
High school students who are virgins rate significantly and consistently better in nearly all health-related behaviors and measures than their sexually active peers.
‘Jane The Virgin’ Accidentally Portrays The Thrill Of Guilt
Although the show’s premise is rooted in the virtue of abstinence, ‘Jane the Virgin’ avoids moral absolutes—and thus the possibility of guilt—at every turn.
What Today’s Christians Can Learn From Antiquity About Living In A Pagan World
To survive in a hostile culture, Christians must articulate and exemplify an alternative vision of human flourishing.
VMAs Illustrate Anthony Weiner’s Sexual Sins Aren’t That Unique
Between the Video Music Awards and Weiner’s latest sexting scandal, we have some confusing messages about sexual ethics.
Why People Won’t Eat Your Holiday Spread
Food has replaced religion as the originator of do’s and don’ts. But the holidays are about something much more important than what you eat.
Ladies, It’s Time To Stop Falling In Love With Vampires
Vampires are bloodsucking demons, remember?