Sex / Sexuality

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6 questions

Why do the Copts look at sex as a taboo?
I am haunted by my previous life as a sexual playboy. As long as I was having sex, I was happy. In addition to that, I happened to get turned on by my girlfriend's dog…
How would one refute the claim made against the Holy Bible as being sexist in creating Eve as a 'helper' to Adam? In their argument such people refer to Genesis 2 where…
I have always wondered if oral sex is really sex.
Can Copts have sex when married without the intention of reproduction to fight off lust?
Is it okay to use sexual devices for self-stimulation if one's spouse approves?

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