Is masturbating bad?

[juanaman]

I hear people say it is okay, if you don't lust...

 

[Fear]

It's fine. 99.9999999% of males touch; it's perfectly normal and according to many, healthy.

 

[PassionFruit]

It's fine. On top of that, masturbation is said to be very beneficial health wise. It helps you fall asleep, it helps relieve stress, just to name a few. But of course for some, it's morally wrong to do it.

 

[AuraTwilight]

It's gross, sure, but I wouldn't call it bad. I mean, it's not like God really DOES going around killing kittens if you do it, does he?

 

[Autumnleaf]

Its a form of self gratification which makes it a selfish act. Some say that makes it bad, others say people should do whatever they want.

 

[Ramona]

Masturbation is normal and healthy. The human body needs some sort of regular sexual activity, and since not all people are ready for sex acts with a partner at all times, masturbation is a responsible means of releasing sexual tension.

 

[The Nihilist]

Its a form of self gratification which makes it a selfish act. Some say that makes it bad, others say people should do whatever they want.

So is eating oreos.

 

[m9lc]

So is eating oreos,.

Anyway, to the question of masturbation's morality, does it cause harm?

No, therefore, it is perfectly moral.

 

[rhyddid_rose]

Bore da. Sut mae?

Ummmm, masturbation is boring. Why waste time doing it? Sex is more fun and meaningful with a partner. Morally, I dont see the harm in it, besides being boring and a waste of time.

9 and 8 arent 16,

Babochka

 

[fated]

Masturbation makes conjugal love cheap. It is addictive and drives marriages apart. It is almost impossible to do so without lusting, and lusting in an addicted manner causes a degraded sense of worth for the object of your affection... in conjunction with the act.

It is the first step toward relativism of various sexual relations and decreases the unitive force of the licit conjugal act.

Which in turn harms the family. And thus degrades society. Leading to divorce, abortion, and various other nefarious things.

It also appears to wash out the natural and fruitful initiative of the male spirit.

Any questions?

 

[Ramona]

Bore da. Sut mae?

Ummmm, masturbation is boring. Why waste time doing it? Sex is more fun and meaningful with a partner. Morally, I dont see the harm in it, besides being boring and a waste of time.

9 and 8 arent 16,

Babochka

Hi Babochka, it's good to see you back!

I understand how sex with a partner is more meaningful than pleasuring oneself, but nobody is guaranteed someone to have sex with another person every time one is aroused. Also, the OP is fifteen. I personally don't think that most people should be having intercourse before they graduate high school. There are too many things that might go wrong waaaaay too soon in life.

Just thought I'd throw my $0.02 out there.

 

[craigerNY]

Masturbation makes conjugal love cheap. It is addictive and drives marriages apart. It is almost impossible to do so without lusting, and lusting in an addicted manner causes a degraded sense of worth for the object of your affection... in conjunction with the act.

It is the first step toward relativism of various sexual relations and decreases the unitive force of the licit conjugal act.

Which in turn harms the family. And thus degrades society. Leading to divorce, abortion, and various other nefarious things.

It also appears to wash out the natural and fruitful initiative of the male spirit.

Any questions?

That's some of the funniest stuff I have read in a while. All that is missing is masturbating causes or is a form of terrorism. Masturbation leads to abortion. You realize that for it to lead to abortion it would first have to lead to pregnancy right? I'd really like to see that one explained. Hairy palms maybe but pregnancy then abortion? Wow.

 

[Shemjaza]

Masturbation makes conjugal love cheap. It is addictive and drives marriages apart. It is almost impossible to do so without lusting, and lusting in an addicted manner causes a degraded sense of worth for the object of your affection... in conjunction with the act.

It is the first step toward relativism of various sexual relations and decreases the unitive force of the licit conjugal act.

Which in turn harms the family. And thus degrades society. Leading to divorce, abortion, and various other nefarious things.

It also appears to wash out the natural and fruitful initiative of the male spirit.

Any questions?

Care to support that with some evidence?

Those are some hefty claims you make there, I'm unwilling to accept that just because someone on the internet says so.

Wouldn't it be just as easy to say that having a long hot shower is a selfish act? Is that also sinful and destructive for society?

 

[.Sabre.]

Masturbation makes conjugal love cheap. It is addictive and drives marriages apart. It is almost impossible to do so without lusting, and lusting in an addicted manner causes a degraded sense of worth for the object of your affection... in conjunction with the act.

It is the first step toward relativism of various sexual relations and decreases the unitive force of the licit conjugal act.

Which in turn harms the family. And thus degrades society. Leading to divorce, abortion, and various other nefarious things.

It also appears to wash out the natural and fruitful initiative of the male spirit.

Any questions?

Slippery slope.

 

[Bombila]

Masturbation is a harmless natural activity, practiced by almost all humans (including most who say you shouldn't do it). It has some benefits, as mentioned. There is no evidence that it harms marriages or leads to anything bad. In fact, it may help marriages, where one partner may have to be away from home for extended periods, such as for work or war service.

Just don't do it in public.

 

[fated]

So, everyone wants proof that lust leads to additional sin and the decay of sexual morality in society?

I don't see any need to prove it. Written in 1968 you can refer to Humae Vitae by Pope Paul VI. Just because you don't appreciate doesn't mean it isn't isn't reasonable and true.

The matter of public confession and the sensationalizing of lust is not one that is constructive for society, but rather decays it further.

The world is proof itself. Recently the youth in the US have shown far more fidelity to the truth.

 

[selfinflikted]

Masturbation makes conjugal love cheap. It is addictive and drives marriages apart. It is almost impossible to do so without lusting, and lusting in an addicted manner causes a degraded sense of worth for the object of your affection... in conjunction with the act.

It is the first step toward relativism of various sexual relations and decreases the unitive force of the licit conjugal act.

Which in turn harms the family. And thus degrades society. Leading to divorce, abortion, and various other nefarious things.

It also appears to wash out the natural and fruitful initiative of the male spirit.

Any questions?

I call Poe. Gawd, I *hope* it's Poe.

 

[Ramona]

I call Poe. Gawd, I *hope* it's Poe.

Doubt it.

 

[jayem]

It also appears to wash out the natural and fruitful initiative of the male spirit.

What does this mean?


If masturbation washes out anything, it may be carcinogens. There's a study suggesting frequent [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse] protects against prostate cancer. And [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse] from intercourse may be less protective.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3072021.stm



There was also a study from 1997 done on a group of men in the village of Caerphilly, Wales. It suggests men having a higher frequency of [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse] have a 50% lower risk of death from coronary disease. Sex may be truly good for the heart. And presumably, [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse] by masturbation should have the same effect.

http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/315/7123/1641

 

[fated]

Warrior historically and boxer and athletes of today abstain to increase their "drive."

As for health, being happily married is a far far better
indicator.