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i went to confession about half an hour ago and im still upset by the experience. Its not something i would normally discuss on these forums, but what the priest said after i confessed disturbed me deeply. Here are some of his words as best i can remember them i went on sabbatical recently and consulted with other priests about masturbation. 2352 by masturbation is to be understood the deliberate stimulation of the genital organs in order to derive sexual pleasure. Both the magisterium of the church, in the course of a constant tradition, and the moral sense of the faithful have been in no doubt and have firmly maintained that masturbation is an intrinsically and gravely. I specialize in working with people who have sexual abberant behavior as a counselor. So, this is an area i have education and experience addressing. Masturbation always involves thoughts (fantasies), even in men. Priests are human beings, believe it or not, despite rumors to the contrary, they are not necessarily saints. The coptic orthodox church views masturbation as a sin because it is regarded as a form of sexual pleasure outside of gods design. In the catechism of the catholic church, the catholic church teaches by masturbation is to be understood the deliberate stimulation of the genital organs in order to derive sexual pleasure. Does it matter, what harm does masturbation cause? None in my view. I am 78 years old and have been married to my wife for 53 years. My doctor recommends masturbation as he thinks my problem is psychological. Meanwhile, a huge mess has kicked up at an orthodox boarding school for troubled youth on kodiak island, alaska. A number of former students, staffers, and parents, including a priest who sent his.