Masturbation

[Paxvobis]

Hi all. I went to confession almost 2 months ago and 1 of my confessions was masturbation. Ever since then I have been very tempted to do so but have refrained. However I have had numerous dreams about it and was wondering if there is anything you recommend I do to help with this? Is this the devil tempting me? I have not acted on the temptation but the dreams are really becoming a bother because I have refrained for quite some time.

Yes, you are definitely being tempted.

When I’m tempted in this way, I sometimes sprinkle Holy Water in my bed and pray to St. Michael and to St. Joseph for help and protection. But my favorite method is to pray the Rosary in bed until the temptations subside. It’s important to remember the sufferings Christ took upon himself for the chance that you’ll make it to Heaven.

Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith. Good Luck!

 

[scc11]

Hon, believe-you-me…the priest has heard a LOT worse! And it’s part of his job not to think “low” of you and have judgment in that manner!

How old are you, may I ask?
And are you female or male?

I am 21, going on 22 next month and a female.
I’m going to confession today, hopefully I’ll be seen. I have had issues in the past with the priest not showing up or the secretary said he was there but I saw no lights on in the confessional.

Thank you all for your advice. I will start praying the rosary and saying Hail Marys. I will also ask the priest for any other advice.

 

[jamesgadda]

Hi all. I went to confession almost 2 months ago and 1 of my confessions was masturbation. Ever since then I have been very tempted to do so but have refrained. However I have had numerous dreams about it and was wondering if there is anything you recommend I do to help with this? Is this the devil tempting me? I have not acted on the temptation but the dreams are really becoming a bother because I have refrained for quite some time.

i ve had a problem with masturbation. a doctor said it was healthy. i found that being single i need the sexual outlet. yet i try not to be obessive about it. i pray before sexual activity and say i need the release, because it is also biological. i get some porn, and pray about it. when i have been obesessive about then it becomes a problem, like any obsession or addiction.but i find that refraining completely makes it more obsessive- there is middle ground. the middle way, this is how i see it.but i can t have no sexual activity at all-i find this impossable, it is testosterone and so on-yet i pray and read scriptures, and have moments in the spirit.

when i pray and read scripture and exercise and have good rest, this helps my body function well…

 

[1463Mark]

Hello scc11,
Your post is very e z to answer.
What if you do not indulge in what is also called ‘self-gratification’? The only thing that will take place is what the younger generations call a ‘wet dream’, if you are a male. If you are female, the only thing that will happen, is that, during your monthly period, the discharge will occur, as part of your natural cycle.
In either case, the thing to do is clean up. Nothing wrong with cleaning up.
My humble suggestion to you, is, don’t give that urge a whole lot of attention or importance. if you have dreams of that sort, perhaps they will go away by reading the Bible for a while when you are about to go to bed. The Bible has a special way of relaxing the mind.
Best wishes,
1463Mark

 

[oneofmany]

LOL, maybe the Muslim way would be best. Women going around all covered up from head to toe and no sexual talk allowed at all. Have an a sexual society. Somehow I don’t think this is going to happen here.

 

[Holly3278]

You don’t have any control over your dreams so don’t think that your dreams are sinful. However, if you want to avoid having such dreams, I would simply recommend praying and asking God to protect you from such dreams while you sleep. You might also pray the Saint Michael the Archangel spiritual warfare prayer. Also, try praying the Rosary before you sleep. This way you fall asleep with your mind on Heavenly things which I think would make you less likely to have such dreams.

 

[pinctor]

Coptic monks have always fallen asleep after repeating a short prayer many times so that it would continue to resound in their uncouscious throughout the night.

The Jesus Prayer, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner, is a very good one to repeat 100 or more times before retiring.

Alex

You can count the 100 repetitions on a standard rosary, going around twice with (perhaps) Amens on the Our Father beads