Why has sex been a taboo in societies throughout history?
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"Sexual repression is the cornerstone of social control; liberating love and sexuality restores our dignity, strength, and true freedom."
According to Osho, sex became taboo because power-seeking priests and politicians saw sexual energy as humanity’s strongest, most liberating force. By repressing it—through guilt, fear, and delayed permission—they weakened people, diverted their vitality, and made them obedient “oxen” fit for exploitation. Sexual repression, he says, is the cornerstone of social control; freeing love/sex restores dignity, strength, and true freedom.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you see through manipulation and reclaim autonomy.
- Encourages healing sexual shame to restore energy and joy.
- Guides raising children with love and openness, reducing fear and neurosis.
- Encourages healing sexual shame to restore energy and joy.
- Guides raising children with love and openness, reducing fear and neurosis.
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