The thesis deals with the way in which religious discourse influences the experience of sexuality of Catholic women in the province of Limón, Costa Rica. A contrast of religious practices and human rights was made through the analysis of a case study, based on the interview of eight women who regularly attend a Catholic church. Among the results, we found that religious practice is not exercised in a critical manner, which prevents questioning of the discourse they receive. On the other hand, the effect of trying to keep up with the norms of religion is present in the form of unpleasant...