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Faith & Doctrine

Moral Theology

Is Masturbation Always a Mortal Sin?

Brief Overview The Catholic Church teaches that masturbation is an intrinsically and gravely disordered action because it deliberately seeks sexual pleasure outside of the unitive and procreative context…

March 7, 2026

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