Do mormon men masturbate

If one has such desires and tendencies, he overcomes them the same as if he had the urge toward petting or fornication or adultery. The use of pornography is a basic sin that leads to self-abuse, homosexuality, fornication, adultery, child and spouse abuse, incest, rape, and cruelty. In fact, it's not even mentioned in the Church Handbook of Instructions. Consequences to these rules could result in the following, and are determined on a case by case basis. Virtue will garnish his thoughts unceasingly. Promising to not kiss any one in high school.

That also puts a damper on feeling sexual. We are taught that our bodies are temples of God, and are to be clean so that the Holy Ghost may dwell within us. I'm wondering if this people you speak of are extremely young or old where there is a shame and guilt factor.