Christianity is built on unconditional love, not good morals. Check out these perspectives from other Christians who have rejected the idea that premarital sex is wrong.

These incredible memoirs address purity culture with equally authentic and vulnerable storytelling. I hope these books help you feel more at home within yourself.

The Bible does not condemn premarital sex. I was surprised to learn this, after a lifetime of reading verses that clearly said that sex outside of marriage was wrong — but then I began to study the text more deeply.

Depending on your background, the word "chastity" might make your skin crawl. For me, it conjures up an image of a woman in a frilly 18th-century dress with multiple layers of undergarments, being careful to not reveal her ankles to anyone.

Rejecting purity culture sounds simple, but it can take time and unwinding of your former worldview. The books below come from a variety of perspectives.