Purity Culture Resource List
A curated collection of books, podcasts, tools, and support for exploring and healing from purity culture.
đź“š Books
Pure – Linda Kay Klein
A foundational exploration of purity culture’s lasting impact on women’s lives.
The Purity Myth – Jessica Valenti
A critical look at how purity culture shapes societal views on female sexuality.
Shameless – Nadia Bolz-Weber
A progressive theological perspective on reclaiming sexuality and faith from shame-based teachings.
Recovering from Purity Culture – Dr. Camden Morgante
A practical guide to healing from purity culture, integrating psychological insights and faith reconstruction.
🎧 Podcast
Therapy Chat: Purity Culture + Religious Trauma
Dr. Quincee Gideon discusses the psychological effects of purity culture and paths to recovery.
🧰 Courses & Communities
Purity Culture Dropout™ Community – Erica Smith
A supportive space offering biweekly support groups, sex education lessons, and discussions for those healing from purity culture.
Purity Culture Recovery Coaching – Dr. Camden Morgante
Coaching services aimed at helping individuals identify and heal from the myths and shame of purity culture.
đź“ť Free Resources
25 Things I Learned About Dating After Purity Culture – Dr. Laura Anderson
A PDF sharing insights and lessons on dating post-purity culture.
Pure – Linda Kay Klein
Probably the most widely recognized book specifically about Purity Culture’s long-term emotional, psychological, and relational effects.
The Purity Myth – Jessica Valenti
A cultural critique on how purity culture affects societal views, especially of women and girls.
Shameless – Nadia Bolz-Weber
A faith-based, inclusive reclaiming of sexuality and body from purity culture and shame-heavy theology.
Sex and Shame – Ariel Baska & David T. Schaffer (Editors)
A newer anthology exploring how shame and sexuality intersect — includes stories about purity culture and its impact.
Women, Sex & Power – Sarah Chadwick
Written by a former purity culture advocate turned activist, this book directly confronts evangelical purity messaging.
Sex, God, and the Conservative Church – Tina Schermer Sellers
A clinical and theological resource focused on religious sexual shame, often used in purity culture recovery contexts.
📱 CTRR on Instagram
Follow us for daily insights, support, and resources around purity culture, religious trauma, and the healing process.
Follow @traumaresolutionrecovery
đź’¬ CTRR Coaching & Free Consultations
Meet with one of our trauma-informed practitioners who specialize in purity culture recovery. No pressure, just support.
đź“Ą Free Resources
We regularly release free tools, guides, and reflective practices designed to support your healing at every stage.