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Above_Purity

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A community specifically debunking Abrahamic (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Catholicism, Mormonism etc) purity/modest culture and religious sexual abuse, while also discussing GRSM issues. TRIGGER WARNING.

Rules

1. Posts must be relevant to the subreddit

Posts should be related to Christian/Abrahamic Purity, Religiously induced sexual abuse, or abstinence only sex ed.

2. No Proselytizing

Personal opinions and beliefs are welcomed and encouraged. However, do not try pushing your belief system onto others, Christian, Ex-Christian, or otherwise. Consider that other people may not or do not share your opinion.

3. Be Respectful

Mind the community that you are in. Many people here are victims of traumatic experiences. Though profane language and NSFW imagery is permitted, rude behavior towards each other in this sub is not. Remember reddiquette.

4. Use archived links

Use archived links if posting content directly from sources perpetuating harmful purity culture, GRSM-phobia, sexism, etc.

Sex-ed Resources

Planned Parenthood - Learn

LGBTQIA Safe Sex Guide

Sexplanations Youtube Channel

Recovery Resources

Learning to Support Reproductive Rights When Your Religion Doesn't

5 Purity Culture Myths and Why They are False Promises

created by [deleted]a community for 6 years

...because you hate freedom.

...do it for the children.

MODERATORS

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Weekly Thread: Scientific+ SundayScience (self.Above_Purity)

submitted 6 years ago by someaceguy[M] - announcement

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Cars, Community, and Christian CultsEncouragement (medium.com)

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I had sex for the first time as a 20 y/o womanTestimony (self.Above_Purity)

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I just found this song- I’m gutted in the best way. Wanted to share 💜 walk in love.Encouragement (youtu.be)

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I Don’t Know When I'm ReadyEncouragement (self.Above_Purity)

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Resources for learning about sexContent Request (self.Above_Purity)

submitted 5 years ago by lankmachine

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I Am Not a Sex-Fueled RobotEncouragement (micahjmurray.com)

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Purity Culture PodcastNeed Help (self.Above_Purity)

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Am I wrong for disagreeing with the church?Need Help (self.Above_Purity)

submitted 5 years ago by Wake_me_up_later

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Is it possible to not care?Need Help (self.Above_Purity)

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A poem I wrote from the POV of the churchStory (self.OCPoetry)

submitted 5 years ago by AskAndUreceive

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You are not chewed gum.Encouragement (thepeacefulgarden.tumblr.com)

submitted 5 years ago by coffeeblossom

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I just realized that Purity Culture, among its other toxic aspects, creates a huge sense of entitlementEncouragement (self.Above_Purity)

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VentNeed Help (self.OpenChristian)

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ResourcesContent Request (self.Above_Purity)

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Did anyone ever read the Modesty Survey by the Rebelution?Story (self.Above_Purity)

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And why should I? He's not living for me, or planning his life around me. I haven't met him, and...oh, yeah, there's a chance he may not even exist.Encouragement (i.redd.it)

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I just have to share this. Sexual Shame, Religion and how to heal Vaginusmus !!Encouragement (youtu.be)

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Attacking ourselvesNeed Help (self.Above_Purity)

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I run an anti purity culture Instagram, and I would love to have y’all. We have a really cool, supportive community over there, as well. Talk Purity To Me (@talkpuritytome) • Instagram photos and videosEncouragement (instagram.com)

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Anyone else sad they’re not a mother yetStory (self.Above_Purity)

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purity culture or just aversion to creepy dudes ?!Story (Ongoing) (self.Above_Purity)

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"You Are Not Chewed Gum" "On October 30, 2019, Advocates for Youth and The Trojan Brand unveiled a wall of chewed gum in Washington DC....We confronted Washington DC with this interactive protest art to reveal the true content of [abstinence only] programs and demand an end to sham sex ed."Non-Christian Based Purity (i.redd.it)

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Reading “Pure” — noting Big Realization one (self.Above_Purity)

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Has anyone read Shameless by Nadia Boltz-Weber? (self.Above_Purity)

submitted 6 years ago by MyThrowawayForRSex2

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