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How religious guilt can affect sex

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Guilt is an emotion that occurs when one feels that they have violated a moral standard. Several individuals suffer from religious guilt; they are challenged when finally married and are open to enjoy what has been the forbidden fruit.

I have met enough young women who after growing up in religious backgrounds, with the belief that sex is dirty, bad and sinful, they are not able to comprehend how they can enjoy the same once married. This is referred to as religious guilt.

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