Salt & Light
Republished with Permission
3 September 2025

“The digital age has revolutionised infidelity, making betrayal more accessible than ever,” said Joshua.

“The convenience of digital communication has allowed people to establish emotional connections outside their marriages with unprecedented ease, creating emotional infidelity, which is often considered more devastating than physical cheating because it involves sharing of thoughts and feelings meant to be exclusive to marriage.”

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We need to first revisit what healthy sexuality means, said Joshua.

At the foundation, it begins with being secure in our own identity and recognising the inherent value of others, then progressing upwards into friendship and connection, relational intimacy then finally, healthy sexuality.

At the top, healthy sexuality is defined by vulnerability, maturity and true intimacy, “a deep, meaningful connection between individuals that extends beyond physical closeness and encompasses emotional, mental and spiritual ties,” he described.

“(This) also protects us from counterfeits like pornography, AI companions, premarital sex, adultery and any sexual activity outside marriage that de-personalises people and strips away their dignity.”

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For the original article, please visit Sex, intimacy and marriage: How can parents model healthy sexuality?.