Sacrilegious nuns and inappropriate naughty religious toys are just some of the ways today’s modern world has sensualized religion.
Religious icons have become sexualized in an effort to generate a buzz surrounding specific brands or topics. The idea of sensualized religion has caused uproar amongst many religious groups, which in turn generates more hype. From rubber-clad nuns to pope condoms, the more potentially offensive the product is, the more hype it will most likely create.
Sensualized religion relies heavily on the idea of blasphemy, which in turn can either hurt or help a brand’s popularity. These examples of sensualized religion demonstrate how scandalous pop culture creatives have gotten with this innocent topic.
48 Examples of Sensualized Religion
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Naughty Nun Photoshoots
Jessica Hart and Lydia Hearst are Sensually Seductive Sisters
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Naughty Nun Photography
The Brian Ypperciel Kitten Magazine Features a Religious Motif
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Rubber-Clad Nuns
Bizarre Underground Fetish Convents
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Sexy Ads Upset the Pope
Racy Equinox Fitness Ad
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Religiously Dark Photography
Camille Domain Photographs Anzhela Turenko as a Lost Soul
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Playing God in Bed
Genesis Luxury Pleasures Sex Toys Inspired by Creation
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Naughty Sacrilegious Editorials
‘Nun Head' Shows Another Side of Nuns in Pop Magazine
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Religious Fashion
Teenage Millionaire's Jesus & Mary Line
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Haute Religiontography
Melissa Rodwell's Photography Crosses Lines
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Nuns Behaving Badly
Zoso's 'Oh Forgive Me Father, for I Have Sinned' is the Dark Side of Piety
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Racy Nun Photography
The Miranda Kerr Numéro June 2010 Spread Gets Down and Dirty
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Supermodel Nuns
Naomi & Agyness on "Pop" Fall 2008 Cover
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Luxe Metallic Frocks
The Gareth Pugh Winter 2011/2012 Collection is Glamorously Dark
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Rose-Tinted Rosary Editorials
Axarquic Lady by Diego Diaz is Religiously Ravishing
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Brooding Gothic Babes
The Melissa Rodwell Chapel Series is a Dark Take on the Occult
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Surreal Religious Remixes
'The New Revelations' by Giancarlo Cruz is a Twist on Religion
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Sinful Catwalk Icons
Ricardo Oyarzun's 'Virgin Mary' Models Rock Unholy Cleavage
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Vampire Nuns
The Work of Oleg Duryagin
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Pope-Inspired Models
Pope John Paul Cited as Joanna Krupa's Inspiration
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Sacrilegious Catwalk Icons
Ricardo Oyarzun's Virgin Mary Models Rock Unholy Cleavage
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Blasphemous Marketing
Antonio Federici Under Fire for Sexualized Nun & Priest Ad
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Celebritizing Virginity
Britain's Most Famous Virgin Sarah Jane Newbury is Not Joking
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Scandalous Church Billboards
St. Matthew in the City Anglican Church Stirs Controversy With Ad
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Hell-Chic Photography
The Dafne Cejas Dazed & Confused November 2010 Spread is Eerily Gorgeous
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Hollywood Saints
Megan Fox as Mother Teresa
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Controversial Couture
Veil Debate Inspires Paris Designers at Fashion Week
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Veiled Fashion Photography
Bela Borsodi Takes on Cultural Approaches to Beauty With a Burqa
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Piercing Prayer Pictorials
Marcelina Sowa Poses for 'Being Bathory' in Fashion Gone Rogue
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Holy Pageants
"Miss Sister 2008" Catholic Beauty Contest
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Risque Sacrilegious Spreads
The Ashley Smith Dedicate June 2010 Editorial has a Bad Attitude
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Controversial Cultural Creations
Iqbal Hussain Portraits Muslim Women Sans Head Scarves
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Barbie Burkas
Mattel 'Save the Children' Barbies Have Traditional Makeovers
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Haute Couture Religious Figures
The Virgin Mary Louis Vuitton Statue Mixes Fashion and Religion
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Reverent Photo Shoots
'Conversation With God' by Mariya Sabotinova is Just Like a Prayer
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Force Field Digital Art
ReEvolutionare Captures Spiritual Icons with Mixed Media
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Pope Condoms
Prophylactics to Mock Pope Benedict XVI's Views on Contraception
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Shaved Sacrilegious Symbols
Photographer Josh Greet Highlights the Punk Scene
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Holy Intimacy Enhancements
Islamic Adult Products Shops Adhere to Religious Protocol
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Certifiable Virginity
The Certificate of Virginity Will Prove Your Purity
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Celebreligious Mashups
The Cyclops Virgin Mary is Made Out of an Olsen Doll
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Sacrilegious Fashion Spreads
The Ones2Watch 'The Kill' Editorial by Jeremy Williams
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Sacrilegious iPhone Apps
‘Me So Holy' Deemed Too Devilish by Apple
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Stigmata Servants
The ‘Butler's Club' Ad Promises Miraculous Service
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Sacrilegious Talismans
The Heretic Necklace is so Creepy it is Awesome
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Banned Religion Ads
The Rejected Super Bowl Ad Featuring Christian Bible Readings
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Illusory Goddess Fashion
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Faux-Nipple Climate-Awareness Fashion
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Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
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Plastic-Heavy Fashion Campaigns
Anonymous Club and PUMA Debut a New Collaboration
Limited-Edition Film-Inspired Apparel
Aerie Launched a Wicked Collection Featuring Thematic Colors
Chunky Cross-Generational Sneakers
Virgil Abloh's VULCANIZED 779 Rounds Out the Sneakers
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
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Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
Sensorial Bodycare Duos
Baude Makes "Scent-Centric Bodycare" to Spark Inspiration & Pleasure
Cheeky Grandmother-Inspired Fragrances
Snif Naughy Nonna Has Notes of Baked Goods
Body Care Advent Calendars
SABON Unveils ‘The Magical Unexpected Hour’ Advent Calendar
Foil-Wrapped Socks
Sockdoms are Provocatively Packaged Novelty Sock Designs
Candy-Scented Squish Toys
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Curious Whiskey Campaigns
Four Roses' Don't Mention It Campaign Targets Younger Whiskey Drinkers
Spiked Holy Water Seltzers
MSCHF Debuted the Scared Seltzer Made with Holy Water
Destigmatizing Period Comical Kits
ModiBodi and Justyna Green Relaunch the First Period Kit
Globally Influenced Perfume Books
A Perfume Atlas is Curated by LV and Jacques Cavallier Belltrud
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Limited-Edition Body Sprays
Lsuh Offers Fresh & Vibrant Fragrances to Enhance One's Daily Routine
Elevated Senior Essentials
Remsen Redefine Aging with Beautifully Designed Everyday Goods
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Easter-Inspired Personal Care Lines
The Lush Easter Collection Boasts Fun, Non-Chocolate Treats
Bathroom Hygiene Kits
Saintly Stands Out in the Hygiene Industry with Its Heavenly Butt Kit
Nudist-Themed Sporty Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Collection
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Sensorial Shower Foams
Sundae's Whipped Shower Foams Come in Decadent Scents Like Chocolate
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Neuroscientific Bodycare Campaigns
Native's Scent Alchemy Campaign Shares the Science of Scent
Indulgent Vodka Seltzers
PLAY HARD Seltzers Speak to a New Generation of Style & Flavor Seekers
Loud Luxury Fashion
Moschino SS24 Pokes Fun at "Quiet Luxury" with Maximalist Styles
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Intimate Skin Scents
The First Three Pleasing Fragrances Explore the Essence of Skin on Skin
Road Trip-Inspired Candle Collections
Unbound Glo Debuts the Road Trips Collection
Pet Brand Influencer Campaigns
Cult Food Science & Further Foods Boost Visibility of Noochies!
Aromachology-Inspired Fragrances
Yves Rocher Introduces the New Essences Botaniques
Fun-Focused Festival Phones
The Brahma Phone is a Pared-Back Device for a Worry-Free Experience
Book-Based Perfumes
Die Hot with a Vengeance Was Inspired by Sable Yong's Book of Essays
Wedding Fragrance Duos
Kayali Created Complementary Scents to Wear on a Special Day
Bubble Wrap-Inspired Luxury Bags
Bottega Veneta's Cabat Bag is Extravagant and Cheeky
Chilling Filmic Scents
Heretic Parfum Nosferatu Celebrates the Release of Robert Eggers’ New Film
Festival-Inspired Fragrances
Natura Captured Molecules at Music Events to Make Two Fragrances
Nostalgic Summer Air Fresheners
Vacation's Air Fresheners Share Scents of Fan-Favorite Products
Unholy Skincare Campaigns
e.l.f. SKIN's Divine Skintervention Saves All Skin Types
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Pop-Up Sensory Showers
Dove's South Bank Activation Spotlights MicroMoisture Technology
Sensorial Body Butters
Joonbyrd's Pairs an Aromatic, Comfort-Boosting Formula with a Tactile Jar
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Textured Contemporary Convents
Mixtura Designs the Convent of the Franciscan Fraternity of Bethany
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Star-Shaped Luxury Perfumes
Mugler's Angel Fantasm Eau De Parfum Sensuelle is Alluring and Fruity
Sensitive Skin Diaper Innovations
Huggies® Launches the Skin Essentials™ Diaper
Clean Gen Z Bodycare
NUDY RUDY Makes Cruelty-Free, Non-Toxic Bath and Body Essentials
Extinct Flora Fragrances
Future Society Makes Unique Fragrances from Extinct Flowers
Art-Inspired Vibrant Sauces
Specialty Hot Sauces With Unique Flavors and All-Natural Ingredients
Fragrance-Inspired Candles
The Lush X Community Candles Share New Experiences of Beloved Scents
Philosophical Beauty Products Expansions
A.P.C. Drops a Skincare Range Inspired by a Special Quote
Sophisticated Footwear Campaigns
Miu Miu and Church Introduce Their Second Collaboration
Eco-Conscious Skincare Products
Yves Rocher Introduces Two Additions to Its Monoï Collection
Suggestive SPF Packaging
Pavise Debuts Condom-Inspired Sunscreen Packaging in the 'Pleasure Pack'
Culturally Inspired Fragrances
This New Superdry Fragrance Comes in Two Expressions
Region-Inspired Collections
Brunello Cucinelli Debuts Abaya Capsule Collection in Dubai
Luxury-Branded Slip-Ons
Fear of God and Birkenstock Partnered on a Second Pair of Slides
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Angelic Toilet Paper Packaging
Angel Soft is Swapping Its Photorealistic Baby for an Animated One
Mix-and-Match Sensorial Bodycare
Jukebox's Clean-Label Soaps & Deodorants Share Nostalgic Scents
Nautical Gothic Fragrances
Purple-Haired Goths Inspired DS & DURGA's Salem Gothic
Mythological Beauty Collections
Greek Mythology Inspired the Goddess Collection by Nobody's Child
Sensorial Plant-Powered Skincare
Doctrine Makes Vegan, Cruelty-Free Skincare with Eco Packaging
Relatable Genderless Fragrances
NOYZ Makes Fragrances Inspired by Real Stories & Raw Feelings
Mood-Boosting Body Balms
Lush's Temple Balms Use Scent to Encourage Awakening or Unwinding
Chinese Erotica-Inspired Spring Fashion
Chet Lo Presents a New Collection for SS24 During LFW
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Pebble-Like Beauty Packaging
Lumson's Romantica Jar Delights the Senses by Drawing from Nature
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Customizable Dirty Soda Shops
Swig Customizes Sodas with Cream, Flavored Syrups & More
Poeticized Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Club 21 Debuts its Cinematic 'Salute The Detail' Campaign
Ultra-Femme Contraceptive Products
nixit's Condoms are Made for Lovers of the "Girly" Aesthetic
Femininity-Exploring Boutique Hotels
Estudio Carroll Designs the Xique Boutique Hotel
White Rose-Infused Skincare Collections
Sabon Introduces the White Rose: La Vie En Roses Capsule
Luxurious Nude Lipsticks
The Rouge Dior Range Was Refreshed After an Extensive Lip Color Study
Multipurpose Beauty Mousses
Fwee's Blurry Pudding Pot Boasts a Viral Fluffy Texture
Heritage-Honoring Holiday Chocolates
Purdys Chocolatier Holiday Range Has Three Advent Calendars
Folder Icon-Inspired Wallets
Nik Bentel's PC Folder Wallet is Made from Vegan Leather
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Curved Minimal Chair Exhibitions
Studio Booboon Unveils the Playful Reappropriation Exhibit
Intimacy-Promoting Card Games
Coconu's Connect Card Game is Catered to Couples
Award-Winning Pleasure Product Lines
Playground Boasts Eight Pleasure-Enhancing Formulations
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Irreverent Ethical Soap Campaigns
Pure Rush Soap's New Ad is a Fresh Take on Sustainable Branding
Provocative Can Designs
Djuce Merges Provocative Internet Art with Rebellious Wine
Orange Wine Campaigns
Nomadica's Skin Contact Campaign Shows the Fun, Sexy Side of Wine
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Premium Outerwear Collections
Rudsak Combines Sustainable Materials with Rebellious Edge
Gender-Neutral Deodorant Balms
Hume Supernatural Has Introduced the All Body Deodorant
Feedback-Reflective Game Updates
The Cult of the Lamb Gets the Sins of the Flesh Update
Aromatic Sun Protection Cosmetics
Sunsense3 Sun Protection Products Address Consumer Demands
Alternative Butter Ads
Lurpak's Crush Expectations Redefines Plant-Based as Edgy, Not Earthy
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Queer Storytelling Sculptural Lights
Leo Maher Designs the Something Sticky Series of Lights
Soccer-Themed Undergarment Capsules
Savage X Fenty Releases a New Collection Inspired by Soccer
First-Access Fan Clubs
Curie's Sniff Club Shares Lab Samples with Members
Perforated Pink Concrete Mosques
Studio Morphogenesis Designs the Zebun Nessa Mosque
Expansive Rebranding Initiatives
MysteryVibe Goes Beyond Sexual Health and into New Markets
Creative Protection Campaigns
SKYN's Supreme Feel Condoms are Guaranteed to Satisfy
Deserted Island Billboards
Silk & Spice Set Up a Billboard for Fans to Go and Find
Ritualistic Everyday Bodycare
Embodyme Makes Body Care Part of Beauty Routines
Invigorating Rose Fragrances
Heretic Parfum's Dirty Rose Pays Homage to the Golden Age of Perfume
Fantastical Tale-Inspired Fall Fashion
HERESY Unveils the Ground Work Collection for FW23
Provocative Caviar Brands
For National Caviar Day, the Caviar Category is Being Boldly Reinvented
Sensual Luxe Fashion Boutiques
Vincent Van Duysen Designs Ferragamo's Montenapoleone Boutique
Discrete Intimate Serums
Epiphany is a Slick Arousal Serum, Packaged in a Discrete Manner
Virtual Countryside Experiences
L'Occitane's Virtual Experience Transports Visitors to Provence
Wooden Multi-Building Brazilian Convents
Mixtura Unveils a New Convent in Salvador de Bahia
Expansive Dessert Menus
St. Louis Bar & Grill x Sweet Jesus will Offer Dine-In Frozen Treats
All-Black Touring Burlesque Companies
The Sweet Spot Embraces a Unique Approach to Performance Art
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Promotional Condom Delivery Campaigns
Saucey is Entering the Sex-focused Category