Can't stop masturbating

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theCrow said:
How about WebMD backing up “My View”:

Who Masturbates?

Just about everybody. Masturbation is a very common behavior, even among people who have a sex partner. In one national study, 95% of males and 89% of females reported that they have masturbated. Masturbation is the first sexual act experienced by most males and females. In young children, masturbation is a normal part of the growing child’s exploration of his or her body. Most people continue to masturbate in adulthood, and many do so throughout their lives.

Why Do People Masturbate?

In addition to feeling good, masturbation is a good way of relieving the sexual tension that can build up over time, especially for people without partners or whose partners are not willing or available for sex. Masturbation also is a safe sexual alternative for people who wish to avoid pregnancy and the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases. It also is necessary when a man must give a semen sample for infertility testing or for sperm donation. When sexual dysfunction is present in an adult, masturbation may be prescribed by a sex therapist to allow a person to experience an orgasm (often in women) or to delay its arrival (often in men).

Is Masturbation Normal?

While it once was regarded as a perversion and a sign of a mental problem, masturbation now is regarded as a normal, healthy sexual activity that is pleasant, fulfilling, acceptable, and safe. It is a good way to experience sexual pleasure and can be done throughout life.

Is Masturbation Harmful?

In general, the medical community considers masturbation to be a natural and harmless expression of sexuality for both men and women. It does not cause any physical injury or harm to the body, and can be performed in moderation throughout a person’s lifetime as a part of normal sexual behavior. Some cultures and religions oppose masturbation or even label it as sinful. This can lead to guilt or shame about the behavior.

Some experts suggest that masturbation can actually improve sexual health and relationships. By exploring your own body through masturbation, you can determine what is erotically pleasing to you and can share this with your partner. Some partners use mutual masturbation to discover techniques for a more satisfying sexual relationship and to add to their mutual intimacy.
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That is not a moral argument; it merely describes the physiological effects of masturbation. When did WebMD become our source of morality?
 
Jobis said:
That is not a moral argument; it merely describes the physiological effects of masturbation. When did WebMD become our source of morality?
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I’m using the medical community, you know DOCTORS and health PROFESSIONALS as my source of what is normal and natural.

**In general, the medical community considers masturbation to be a natural and harmless expression of sexuality for both men and women. It does not cause any physical injury or harm to the body, and can be performed in moderation throughout a person’s lifetime as a part of normal sexual behavior. **
 
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theCrow:
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You’re using a circular argument to explain why it is normal and natural, though.

Many teenagers masturbate; therefore it is natural and normal; therefore many teenagers masturbate…

There’s no substance to that line of reasoning. Next you’ll be bringing up some factoid about masturbation in the animal kingdom to back up your view that it is ‘natural’, which by the way isn’t any indicator of whether something is morally permissible.

How about WebMD backing up “My View”:

Who Masturbates?

Just about everybody. Masturbation is a very common behavior, even among people who have a sex partner. In one national study, 95% of males and 89% of females reported that they have masturbated. Masturbation is the first sexual act experienced by most males and females. In young children, masturbation is a normal part of the growing child’s exploration of his or her body. Most people continue to masturbate in adulthood, and many do so throughout their lives.

Why Do People Masturbate?

In addition to feeling good, masturbation is a good way of relieving the sexual tension that can build up over time, especially for people without partners or whose partners are not willing or available for sex. Masturbation also is a safe sexual alternative for people who wish to avoid pregnancy and the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases. It also is necessary when a man must give a semen sample for infertility testing or for sperm donation. When sexual dysfunction is present in an adult, masturbation may be prescribed by a sex therapist to allow a person to experience an orgasm (often in women) or to delay its arrival (often in men).

Is Masturbation Normal?

While it once was regarded as a perversion and a sign of a mental problem, masturbation now is regarded as a normal, healthy sexual activity that is pleasant, fulfilling, acceptable, and safe. It is a good way to experience sexual pleasure and can be done throughout life.

Is Masturbation Harmful?

In general, the medical community considers masturbation to be a natural and harmless expression of sexuality for both men and women. It does not cause any physical injury or harm to the body, and can be performed in moderation throughout a person’s lifetime as a part of normal sexual behavior. Some cultures and religions oppose masturbation or even label it as sinful. This can lead to guilt or shame about the behavior.

Some experts suggest that masturbation can actually improve sexual health and relationships. By exploring your own body through masturbation, you can determine what is erotically pleasing to you and can share this with your partner. Some partners use mutual masturbation to discover techniques for a more satisfying sexual relationship and to add to their mutual intimacy.
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First, this is the wrong tree to be barking up. There is no right reason to sell sin, regardless of the sin. Second, St Paul specifically mentions that the unclean will not enter heaven. Couple that with the teaching of Our Lord that the gate is narrow and that few will enter. Well those numbers posted above would make sense then. Our Lady of Fatima did specify that the majority of souls that go to hell are for sins of the flesh.

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theCrow said:
Ah, you mean like the truly flawed reasoning of trying to make teenagers feel guilty about masturbating, when it is completely normal and natural. That’s pretty much the definition of flawed reasoning.
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I have quite a few friends and acquaintances who left the Church, or just don’t bother with it any more. Reason: As kids and teens, they were constantly bombarded with being made to feel guilty for committting “grave sin” every time they turned around. By the nuns in school (this was the 1950s-60’s), and by Holier-than-thou individuals.
 
When I wanted to stop, I thought of how much I hurt God by doing it. Went cold turkey right there. Keep busy with other things as well
 
Idleness leads to sin.

Distract yourself! Go out with friends, watch a movie…uh…Go to Church…Go to daily mass and adoration…You know…Do something to get your mind off of sin. 👍

By the way, how has that "love is my religion’ hippy not been banned from the forums?
 
Well, insofar as stopping, there are probably several ways to think of it.

One way is that there are thoughts that we are thinking. When Christ spoke about adultery, he said if we so much as looked at someone with lust, it was the like we had done the deed. If what Christ said is actually true, then this probably applies in this situation, as well. It is the act but also the thoughts accompanying it.

God has said different times that if we loved him that we would obey his commandments, and this falls under the 6th commandment. See catechism. Scroll to section 2352…vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p3s2c2a6.htm

Now, I see some on the forum are giving secular opinions, written by people who don’t necessarily believe in God, the 10 commandments, etc. So, they will, of course, have many differences, mainly, the absence of the morality we Catholics believe in.

If one believes in Jesus, he said we are not to covet. When one masturbates, typically, who is the one being imagined? Some say it makes no difference, but Christ said it does.

We follow what Christ also said when he gave authority to Peter just before he ascended. He gave leadership to the Church, saying that what Peter held bound on earth would be bound in heaven. What he loosed on earth would be loosed in heaven. Peter, and his descendents, the popes and hierarchy of the Church have determined that masturbation was against chastity.

If one accepts Catholicism, accepts what Christ said, then we need to try to live according to the guidelines established. Christ warned us that it wouldn’t be easy.

Indeed, look around, and you’ll see how a lot of things that Christ spoke against are not only accepted but promoted. There are numerous scientists, “experts”, but that doesn’t mean we should follow what they say, especially if it goes against what Christ and his Church says.

If in doubt, try to imagine Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary or one of the saints. If you were to talk to one of them, what do you think they would say about this?

Recall also that we were made in the image and likeness of God, that sexuality was a gift, not to be misused.

We can try to imagine that God is watching us, because he is. Is this an act you feel proud of to admit to God or ashamed of?
 
Keeping busy is helpful.

Having friendships might also help the emotional aspect of this.
 
Jobis said:
So are lustful thoughts and pornography among young men, both of which are demeaning to human beings. It doesn’t take a particularly pious individual to recognise these things are bad.
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Right, but I said only that it is “statistically the norm.”
 
theCrow said:
To be completely honest:

When you’re a teenager, especially a teenage boy, it is completely normal to masturbate all the time, constantly. It’s true.
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Crow, You are completely wrong and have been brainwashed by the Culture of Death. When I had the problem, if I had thought it was perfectly OK, I would not have overcome it to follow Jesus. You are giving voice to demons and that’s dangerous for you and others.

Matthew 7:13 "Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few.
 
kalel1993 said:
Please help. I know how sinful it is, and every time i do it, i promise myself i won’t do it again, but every 1-3 days i give in. this has been going on for about 3 months (never did it before). i’ve prayed to stop, but i give in too easily. can someone please advise me on what to do, and please pray for me. thanks
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You’re in my prayers. That you can recognize the sin is a gift from God. I once had a huge problem with this, and by asking God to show me the way and that His will be done, through the merits of Jesus Christ, I overcame and have been chaste for well over fourteen years. Go talk to a priest. Go to confession and communion.

God bless you,
 
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Why is that guy still permitted here? Serious question.

Doesn’t his post count as proselyting?
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Not in my mind. This is Catholic page, the OP is asking a very Catholic oriented question to receive a Catholic response. OldCrow IMO, purposely or not, is offending those of us that adhere to the Faith. Correction is a spiritual work of mercy and failing to correct is a sin of omission.

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