Practitioners who unite sexual counseling and spirituality must examine their personal experiences, values, and beliefs in the spiritual realm and become familiar with the various spiritual contexts of clients. This article provides information about Taoism, Hinduism, and Buddhism—three major Eastern religions that have made significant contributions to the merger of spirituality and sexuality.
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