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Episode 254: The 5 Myths of Purity Culture with Dr. Camden Morgante

Bare Marriage

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Navigating Purity Culture: Myths and Realities

This chapter explores the challenges teenagers faced in the 1980s, including rising rates of teen pregnancies and alcohol use, and how these contributed to the development of purity culture influenced by church teachings. It emphasizes the importance of personal empowerment in sexuality, while critiquing the judgmental attitudes stemming from associating spiritual worth with sexual history. The discussion also addresses the pitfalls of purity culture, the negative perception of singleness, and the need for open dialogue on emotional health and diverse forms of intimacy in relationships.

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