Help, what should I do?

[Noobasaurus_Rex]

I have managed to stop masturbating ages ago, like conscientously, but it seems lately I do so while sleeping, it’s not something I really remember, is this even normal? I know it’s normal for wet dreams, but masturbating while sleeping? It’s rather silly and embarassing to ask, but I just barely remember it, and I know it does happen, should I go confess to a priest?

Am I being too scrupulous, thanks in advance.

 

[Pete_1]

It happens to me, but i definatley don’t consent to it so i dont think it qualifies as full consent of the will. Although i confess it anyway.

 

[LilyM]

Very few people if any actually physically masturbate whilst asleep.

Most likely you had a very vivid dream about it - and some sexual dreams are extremely vivid indeed.

It’s been the best part of a year since I’ve done the deed and I still have 'em occasionally. It’s just your own weak body and possibly the devil trying to get at you.

The best thing to do is just to say a prayer to St Michael the Archangel before you sleep, asking him to protect you from such dreams.

 

[StCsDavid]

I have managed to stop masturbating ages ago, like conscientously, but it seems lately I do so while sleeping, it’s not something I really remember, is this even normal? I know it’s normal for wet dreams, but masturbating while sleeping? It’s rather silly and embarassing to ask, but I just barely remember it, and I know it does happen, should I go confess to a priest?

Am I being too scrupulous, thanks in advance.

It doesn’t hurt to confess this to a priest. As to it being normal, I would say that most people don’t do this, (at least that I’m aware of…heck, how do I know what people do in their sleep) but it’s not unheard of. IMHO, your culpability for the act is pretty low; however, it might be an indication that the desire for this act is still in the will. Welcome to being a fallen member of humanity. I wouldn’t stress over this unless you find yourself doing that act while you are more awake than asleep. Prayer might be your best remedy.

 

[Noobasaurus_Rex]

I guess I’ll go to confession this coming saturday.

I really have no intention of masturbating while fully awake, and it was only recently this started, so I’m not really ‘weak’ in that aspect, however for it to happen while asleep is a concern. Thanks for all your answers, I will definitely go this saturday to confession and remember to pray to st. michael about this.

Cheers