It is a way of satisfying physical, sexual desires. Since the expression of sexuality does not have to involve sex, the mere satiating of one's libido is not a necessary expression of sexuality. Masturbation, although a good expression of sexuality is not a necessary one. This web site managed by the Dignity Canada Dignite contains a Vatican document issued during the papacy of Paul VI condemning masturbation. Masturbation and the Bible Contains material on the views of the Bible on sexual acts.
Masturbation is a violation of the Bible's teachings.
Masturbation can become obsessive to some people and, thus, produce a tremendous amount of guilt. Former Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders remark that perhaps masturbation should be taught to children in public education. Her remarks elicited outrage from the American public. Study examined differences among 676 unmarried, heterosexual women who reported engaging in masturbation only, both masturbation and sexual intercourse, or sexual intercourse only. Subjects engaging in masturbation only were most likely to feel guilty ab out engaging in masturbation and petting, but least likely to feel either comfort with their sexuality or sexual satisfaction.