The Psychological and Physical Effects of Sex Taboos
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v13i1.6355Keywords:
sex taboos, psychology, sex, stigma, healthcare, Sex EdAbstract
The objective of this investigation was to find the physical and psychological effects that sex taboos directly or indirectly cause in individuals. This investigation's importance is reflected in how sex taboos are such an integral part of everything, from culture, art, clothing, architecture, medical care, teachings, and language. Sex taboos are present in almost every person's life, and it is essential first to illustrate the effects they have on people to be able to take the first step into helping individuals and irradicating sex taboos. This investigation proves that sex taboos, or situations caused by the upholding of these norms, lead to anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, risky sexual behavior, higher HIV infection rates, higher teen pregnancy rates, incorrect sex ed, damaged parent-child relationships, emotional distress, mistreatment and misdiagnosis of malnutrition, prejudice, isolation, medical professionals perpetuating misinformation and myths, violent sexual behavior, and suicide.
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