: A viral New York Times Op-Doc by Rachel Elitzur features testimonies from Orthodox Jewish couples navigating intimacy for the first time.
Several pieces focus on the intensity of the wedding night in communities where it marks the first moment of physical contact: The Wedding Night
Articles on ResearchGate and Wikipedia trace the history of the "bedding ceremony," noting that in many cultures, the wedding night was a public or semi-public legal necessity to formalize a marriage. Tips for Navigating the Night The Wedding Night and Beyond - Start Marriage Right : A viral New York Times Op-Doc by
: Dealing with hangovers or physical illness from the reception. Cultural and Religious Reflections " noting that in many cultures