(518) Common Ancient and Modern-Day Religious Teachings Regarding Sexual Dysfunction

Abstract Introduction Sexuality and religion are intricately intertwined. Although is associated with sexual taboos, religious texts among the first most consistent sources to discuss sex, more specifically, dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction has always been widely prevalent, a cause of individual, social, spiritual distress. As sex society continue evolving within frameworks thought practice, it important understand what religions have historically taught regarding how may impact their communities today. Objective To provide broad overview comparison clinical literature illustrates major world religions’ understanding management dysfunction, both in historical or traditions modern day. This study aims illustrate that addressed by since inceptions. Due widespread popularity, we explore Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism. Methods We conducted search through OVID (Medline) database using terms “sexual dysfunction,” “erectile “religion,” “Islam,” “Christianity,” “Buddhism,” “Judaism,” “Hinduism,” particular focus on articles foundational ancient texts, teachings, being From these findings, identified any explored specific perceptions teachings (modern day ancient) expansive idiosyncratic nature belief cannot fully represent unique complexities perspectives offer respect this topic. Instead, emphasize common denominators generally shared between religions, as well those which were available literature. Results The Buddhism, Hinduism all acknowledge sexuality an integral part human individual expression. These address potential threat ideal participation affected person community. universally true, despite variances statutes guidelines defining practice for each religion. In addition, frequently opining women’s bodies, particularly bodies women reproductive age, found relative deficit discussion literatures. Also, possible tendency conservativism, discourse acknowledging changes medical surgical over time, but often delaying (or less frequently, declining) integration mores. Finally, highlight cyclical many religions' discussion, lack thereof, Conclusions Ultimately, our findings identify constant concern across worldwide, characterized progression regression incorporation secular biomedical attitudes, diagnostic, therapeutic options health. Awareness patterns religion-specific beliefs about optimize patient-centered care advocacy behalf different patient populations. Disclosure No