Surviving Purity Culture - How I Healed a Lifetime of Sexual Shame

Explore the impact of purity culture, a movement born from the white American evangelical Christian church in the 1990s, in this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Delve into the mainstream message that categorized women and girls as either pure or impure based on their sexuality, and examine the long-term effects of these teachings. Join Linda Kay Klein, award-winning author and founder of Break Free Together, as she shares her personal journey of recovering from purity culture's toxic teachings and her mission to help others do the same. Gain insights into the complex interplay of gender, sexuality, and religion, and learn about the process of healing from gender- and sexuality-based religious trauma. Discover how Klein's work as a purity culture recovery coach and trained sexuality education facilitator contributes to breaking free from harmful ideologies and fostering healthier perspectives on sexuality and self-worth.