Purity Culture's Impact in the Bedroom

For the past several months I’ve been posting what I call my Sexy Sunday cartoons that challenge Purity Culture. This cartoon about the impact of purity culture on one's sex life is one of them and is titled, A Cloud of Many Witnesses.

a cloud of many witnesses cartoon by nakedpastor david hayward

Many people who grew up in church, Christianity, and purity culture, can't enjoy themselves in bed because they've been convinced that there is a huge invisible crowd watching them. Even though many no longer believe it, they still can't shake the feeling that they're being judged while they enjoy pleasure.

Is this you?

Related Purity Culture Blog Posts

What Is Purity Culture and Why Is It Harmful?
5 Ways Religious Trauma Can Affect Your Sexuality (and how to heal)
Breaking Free from Purity Culture

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