Mission President in France talks about self-abuse

[_asbestosman]

Well then, the word 'masturbate' probably doesn't make sense either, except in some religious sense.

I suppose there are other terms that don't explicitly denote defilement such as auto-eroticism. Either way, I think it's kinda built into most human cultures to be ashamed or at least to acknowledge it as something peculiar or (unfortunately) humorous. Is it not a common insult that someone must be a real loser if he finds companionship in blow-up dolls? What's the difference between that and the compact, portable version (ie yourself)? How common it is?

Even if it is natural, I think it something most people would continue to feel embarassed over just as most are embarassed by passing gas no matter how natural it is (pun not intended).

[_SatanWasSetUp]

How come no one's mentioned his big ole' stick?

I just assumed it was his masturbation prop.

[_Who Knows]

Is it not a common insult that someone must be a real loser if he finds companionship in blow-up dolls?

Hmm. I'm not sure. Maybe if they prefer blow-up dolls to real women. But if it's because they can't get women - i don't think it would be anything to be ashamed of.

What's the difference between that and the compact, portable version (ie yourself)? How common it is?

Or how about a dog? or a horse, or a corpse? etc.

Even if it is natural, I think it something most people would continue to feel embarassed over just as most are embarassed by passing gas no matter how natural it is (pun not intended).

I only feel embarrassed about farting when i do it in front of others. I'd probably feel the same way about 'abusing myself'© in front of others as well. Not so in private though.

[_beastie]

I just assumed it was his masturbation prop.

I think it has something to do with wood.


(by the way, much to my relief, I remembered my AP's name was Dan Pratt, not Allan. It disturbed me to think that the Elder Pratt I was once fond of turned into THAT guy.)

[_Who Knows]

I just assumed it was his masturbation prop.

I think it has something to do with wood.

lol.

He did seem like a pretty stiff guy.

[_asbestosman]

Or how about a dog? or a horse, or a corpse? etc.

I'd say it's alright as long as you were a dog, horse, or corpse respectively.

I only feel embarrassed about farting when I do it in front of others. I'd probably feel the same way about 'abusing myself'© in front of others as well. Not so in private though.

Point taken, but I think the lines are blurred somewhat when you're using the toilet in private, but someone else can still hear it anyhow.

[_asbestosman]

I just assumed it was his masturbation prop.

I think it has something to do with wood.

lol.

He did seem like a pretty stiff guy.

I think he knows how to handle himself on the podium quite well. ;)

[_Who Knows]

I just assumed it was his masturbation prop.

I think it has something to do with wood.

lol.

He did seem like a pretty stiff guy.

I think he knows how to handle himself on the podium quite well. ;)

True. But he's probably a hard guy to get along with. Which is understandable - he has his hands full with those missionaries.

[_beastie]

I think he knows how to handle himself on the podium quite well. ;)

Hmm, well, I thought he acted like he had a stick up his arse, so I got confused when I saw it in his hand instead. He must have two.

[_beastie]

True. But he's probably a hard guy to get along with. Which is understandable - he has his hands full with those missionaries.

Ummm, I think you missed the pun behind asbestoman's post. Or maybe I missed your pun. Or maybe everyone's been serious all along and I'm all on my own here. :O