Masturbation is not physically necessary. There is already a way by which the male system relieves excessive spermatic fluid quite regularly through the nocturnal emission or wet dream. Monthly menstrual flow expels the female’s egg and cleanses the womb. For both sexes, physical or emotional tensions can be released by vigorous activity. Thus, in a biological sense, masturbation for either gender is not necessary. In a gospel sense, it is a sin: “Masturbation, a rather common indiscretion, is not approved of the Lord nor of His Church regardless of what may have been said by others whose ‘norms’ are lower. Latter-day Saints are urged to avoid this practice” (Spencer W. Kimball, Love Versus Lust, Brigham Young University Speeches of the Year [Provo, 5 Jan. 1965], p. 22).
I guess you could parse about what they mean by "physically necessary". I would think that if something weren't "physically necessary" then it would not be physically beneficial.
Wow... Yep. You're right; they were flat out wrong.
This just goes to show you can't rely on a god for your health. You have to take these matters into your own hand.
God belief is for people who don't want to live life on the universe's terms.
Some Schmo wrote:Wow... Yep. You're right; they were flat out wrong.
Nope, they're right.
You just have to remove your prostate instead.
Well, either that or . . .
Hmmm... daily, pleasurable, health preservation exercises, or an unnecessary, potentially dangerous operation that results in a lengthy, painful recovery... one or the other... one or the other...
It's a tough choice, but I'll stick with my exercises.
God belief is for people who don't want to live life on the universe's terms.
Some Schmo wrote:Hmmm... daily, pleasurable, health preservation exercises, or an unnecessary, potentially dangerous operation that results in a lengthy, painful recovery... one or the other... one or the other...
It's a tough choice, but I'll stick with my exercises.
It doesn't have to be all or nothing. I think I shoot for the exercise thing too, but in the way that doesn't jeopardize my soul.
Hmm, daily sin to delay the inevitable shedding of this mortal coil, or faithfulness to God with a happy marriage, happy life, and happy afterlife.
It's a tough choice, but I think I'll stick with obediance.
That's General Leo. He could be my friend if he weren't my enemy. eritis sicut dii I support NCMO
Some Schmo wrote:You have to take these matters into your own hand.
LOL! Too easy. I'm 32 and single...if it weren't for m-ing, my prostate would have exploded by now. Plus, I've heard of doctors recommending masturbation or regular sexual activity as a way to help those who suffer from prostatitis. As for the President Kimball talk, we all know he was speaking as a man...a lonely, sexually-frustrated man.
I have claimed that a significant number of LDS males are likely sexually frustrated. There's probably quite a few LDS females in that pool as well.
Of course, lacking any empirical evidence, Beastie can make any claim she wishes based upon nothing more than here animus towards the Church and its social teachings.
The face of sin today often wears the mask of tolerance.
Of course, lacking any empirical evidence, Beastie can make any claim she wishes based upon nothing more than here animus towards the Church and its social teachings.
Oh, for heaven's sake, get that unattractive chip off your shoulder. Go read the study I already linked.
We hate to seem like we don’t trust every nut with a story, but there’s evidence we can point to, and dance while shouting taunting phrases.