I'm really confused is this a mortal sin?

[BlushingMango]

Hi! I’m new here but I have a really embarrassing question that I would rather not ask a priest right away.

 So a few weeks ago I read something about smells and odors emanating from the body, especially the sexual areas being a mortal sin and now I think that would fall under a sorta fetish, I am really worried because satan has been trying to make me do that... even when there is nothing there to smell (making me pretend I'm smelling something that isn't there) I wanted to know if smelling anything like that or giving in to the temptation is a different sin than just having a fetish, just so I can make my confession complete. :confused:

  And a few things to clarify before you think I am nuts is that I tend to be a bit scrupulous at times and I have OCD as well as intrusive thoughts. I also am not sure if I gave into the urge. Don't think I'm like an over-scrupulous person who worries about every single thing. I just have no idea how to confess this if I ever would need to or if I can just classify it as all one thing (a fetish). I just want to be able to sleep at night not worrying I didn't confess something as clear as I could have. :)

 

[Arizona_Fat_Gir]

Just tell the priest you enjoy smelling your own body fragrances, and ask if it is a sin.

It puts telling someone they stink on a new level.

 

[JimR-OCDS]

Smells emanating from the body are mortal sins ?

Not sure I understand what you’re getting at.

Orders from the body are no sins, they’re part of our biology.

Jim

 

[BlushingMango]

Smells emanating from the body are mortal sins ?

Not sure I understand what you’re getting at.

Orders from the body are no sins, they’re part of our biology.

Jim

Hm, I understand that. Thank you so much! Now I can sleep at night knowing I’m still doing my best to be my best! Even though I feel like a fool for not thinking of that.

 

[psalm90]

At certain ages, like when someone is going through adolescence, the body is changing and it is fairly common to wonder if one is normal.

In the matter of body odors, good hygiene (showers or bath) is mandatory as well as brushing teeth and using mouth wash. Better be safe than sorry, in giving offense.

On the other hand, as Catholics, we must try to avoid judging others or condemning others, for reasons like this.