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  • A new study highlights surprising evolutionary advantages of celibacy

    A new study highlights surprising evolutionary advantages of celibacy

    Ruth Mace, The Conversation Alberto Micheletti, The Conversation
    · Jun 26, 2022 · 09:30 pm
  • The Buddhist monk from Tibet who gave up his monastic vows in India and advocated sexual freedom

    The Buddhist monk from Tibet who gave up his monastic vows in India and advocated sexual freedom

    Donald S Lopez Jr, Aeon
    · Sep 07, 2018 · 08:30 pm
  • What the Hardik Patel 'sex CD' tells us about the Sangh Parivar's (and Gandhi's) views on celibacy

    What the Hardik Patel 'sex CD' tells us about the Sangh Parivar's (and Gandhi's) views on celibacy

    Ajaz Ashraf
    · Nov 19, 2017 · 08:00 am
  • Celibacy was not always mandatory for priests. When and why did that change?

    Celibacy was not always mandatory for priests. When and why did that change?

    Kim Haines-Eitzen, The Conversation
    · Mar 28, 2017 · 09:30 pm
  • The hermit's smile: How celibacy, non-violence and purity work to establish patriarchy in India

    The hermit's smile: How celibacy, non-violence and purity work to establish patriarchy in India

    Devdutt Pattanaik
    · Aug 12, 2016 · 08:00 am