Face Me Face Death Posted April 4, 2001 Share Posted April 4, 2001 A friend a mine who had been a Mormon missionary came across this "guide," circa 1970, on tattered photocopy. In fact, the pages were stuck together. Anyway, we were so amused by it (esp. "Suggestion 19"), I thought it deserved a wider audience. ---------cut here--------- STEPS IN OVERCOMING MASTURBATION Mark E. Petersen Council of the 12 Apostles Be assured that you can be cured of your difficulty. Many have been, both male and female, and you can be also if you determine that it must be so. This determination is the first step. That is where we begin. You must decide that you will end this practice, and when you make that decision, the problem will be greatly reduced at once. But it must be more than a hope or a whish, more than knowing that it is good for you. It must be actually a DECISION. If you truly make up your mind that you will be cured, then you will have the strength to resist any tendencies which you may have and any temptations which may come to you. After you have made this decision, then observe the following specific guidelines: A Guide to Self-Control: 1. Never touch the intimate parts of your body except during normal toilet processes. 2. Avoid being alone as much as possible. Find good company and stay in this good company. 3. If you are associated with other persons having this same problem, YOU MUST BREAK OFF THEIR FRIENDSHIP. Never associate with other people having the same weakness. Don't suppose that two of you will quit together, you never will. You must get away from people of that kind. Just to be in their presence will keep your problem foremost in your mind. The problem must be taken OUT OF YOUR MIND for that is where it really exists. Your mind must be on other and more wholesome things. 4. When you bathe, do not admire yourself in a mirror. Never stay in the bath more than five or six minutes -- just long enough to bathe and dry and dress AND THEN GET OUT OF THE BATHROOM into a room where you will have some member of your family present. 5. When in bed, if that is where you have your problem for the most part, dress yourself for the night so securely that you cannot easily touch your vital parts, and so that it would be difficult and time consuming for you to remove those clothes. By the time you started to remove protective clothing you would have sufficiently controlled your thinking that the temptation would leave you. 6. If the temptation seems overpowering while you are in bed, GET OUT OF BED AND GO INTO THE KITCHEN AND FIX YOURSELF A SNACK, even if it is in the middle of the night, and even if you are not hungry, and despite your fears of gaining weight. The purpose behind this suggestion is that you GET YOUR MIND ON SOMETHING ELSE. You are the subject of your thoughts, so to speak. 7. Never read pornographic material. Never read about your problem. Keep it out of mind. Remember -- "First a thought, then an act." The thought pattern must be changed. You must not allow this problem to remain in your mid. When you accomplish that, you soon will be free of the act. 8. Put wholesome thoughts into your mind at all times. Read good books -- Church books -- Scriptures -- Sermons of the Brethern [sic, Cistern too?]. Make a daily habit of reading at least one chapter of Scripture, preferably from one of the four Gospels in the New Testament, or the Book of Mormon. The four Gospels -- Matthew, Mark, Luke and John -- above anything else in the Bible can be helpful because of their uplifting qualities. 9. Pray. But when you pray, don't pray about this problem, for that will tend to keep [it] in your mind more than ever. Pray for faith, pray for understanding of the Scriptures, pray for the Missionaries, the General Authorities, your friends, your families, BUT KEEP THE PROBLEM OUT OF YOUR MIND BY NOT MENTIONING IT EVER -- NOT IN CONVERSATION WITH OTHERS, NOT IN YOUR PRAYERS. KEEP IT _OUT_ of your mind! The attitude of a person toward his problem has an affect [sic] on how easy it is to overcome. It is essential that a firm commitment be made to control the habit. As a person understands his reasons for the behavior, and is sensitive to the conditions or situations that may trigger a desire for the act, he develops the power to control it. We are taught that our bodies are temples of God, and are to be clean so that the Holy Ghost may dwell within us. Masturbation is a sinful habit that robs one of the Spirit and creates guilt and emotional stress. It is not physically harmful unless practiced in the extreme. It is a habit that is totally self-centered, and secretive, and in no way expresses the proper use of the procreative power given to man to fulfill eternal purposes. It therefore separates a person from God and defeats the gospel plan. This self-gratifying activity will cause one to lose his self-respect testimony becomes weak, and missionary work and other Church callings become burdensome, offerins. To help in planning an effective program to overcome the problem a brieation is given of how the reproductive organs in a young man function. The testes in your body are continually producing hundreds of millions of reproductive cells call _spermatozoa_. These are moved up a tube called the _vas deferens_ to a place called the _ampulla_ where they are mixed with fluids from two membranous pouches called _seminal vesicles_ and the _prostate gland_. The resultant fluid is calleeminal vesicles are full a signa to the _central nervous system_ indicating they are ready to benother, depending on such thingsexercise, state of health, etc. everal times a week, for others It is normal for the vesicles to be emptied occasionally at night durise the emptying come from the cetral nervous system. Often an erotic dream is experienced at the same time, and is a part of this normal process. nstead ourse, the reproductive system is operating at a more rapid pace, trying to keep up with the loss of semen. When he stops the habit, the body will continue to produce ahis increased rate, for an indefese are not harmful and are to be endured until the normal central nervous system pathway of rel During this period of control several things can be done to make the pr As one meets with his Priesthood Leader, a program for overcoming masturbation can be implemented using some of t Remember it is essential that a regur report program be agreed on, so progress can be recognized and failures understood and eliminated. Suggestions: 1. Pray daily, ask for the gifts of the Spirit, that which will strengthen you against temptation. Pray fervently and out lout when the temptations are the strongest. 2. Follow a program of vigorous daily exercise. The exercises reduce emotional tension and depression and are absolutely basic to the solution of this problem. Double your physical activity when you feel stress increasing. 3. When the temptation to masturbate is strong, yell _STOP_ to those thoughts as loudly as you can in your mind and then recite a prechosen Scripture or sing an inspirational hymn. It is important to turn your thoughts away from the selfish need to indulge. 4. Set goals of abstinence, begin with a day, then a week, month, year and finally commit to never doing it again. Until you commit yourself to _never again_ you will always be open to temptation. 5. Change in behavior and attitude is most easily achieved through a changed self-image. Spend time every day imagining yourself strong and in control, easily overcoming tempting situations. 6. Begin to work daily on a self-improvement program. Relate this plan to improving your Church service, to improving your relationships with your family, God and others. Strive to enhance your strengths and talents. 7. Be outgoing and friendly. Force yourself to be with others and learn to enjoy working and talking to them. Use principles of developing friendships found in books such as _How to Win Friends and Influence People_ by Dale Carnegie. 8. Be aware of situations that depress you or that cause you to feel lonely, bored, frustrated or discouraged. These emotional states can trigger the desire to masturbate as a way of escape. Plan in advance to counter these low periods through various activities, such as reading a book, visiting a friend, doing something athletic, etc. 9. Make a pocket calendar for a month on a small card. Carry it with you, but show it to no one. If you have a lapse of self control, color the day black. Your goal will be to have _no black days_. The calendar becomes a strong visual reminder of self control and should be looked at when you are tempted to add another black day. Keep your calendar up until you have at least three clear months. 10. A careful study will indicate you have had the problem at certain times and under certain conditions. Try and recall, in detail, what your particular times and conditions were. Now that you understand how it happens, plan to break the pattern through counter activities. 11. In the field of psychotherapy there is a very effective technique called _aversion therapy_. When we associate or think of something very distasteful with something which has been pleasurable, but undesirable, the distasteful thought and feeling will begin to cancel out that which was pleasurable. If you associate something very distasteful with your loss of self-control it will help you to stop the act. For example, if you are tempted to masturbate, think of having to bathe in a tub of worms, and eat several of them as you do the act. 12. During your toileting and shower activities leave the bathroom door or shower curtain partly open, to discourage being alone in total privacy. Take cool brief showers. 13. Arise immediately in the mornings. Do not lie in bed awake, no matter what time of day it is. Get up and do something. Start each day with an enthusiastic activity. 14. Keep your bladder empty. Refrain from drinking large amounts of fluids before retiring. 15. Reduce the amount of spices and condiments in your food. Eat as lightly as possible at night. 16. Wear pajamas that are difficult to open, yet loose and not binding. 17. Avoid people, situations, pictures or reading materials that might create sexual excitement. 18. It is sometimes helpful to have a physical object to use in overcoming this problem. A Book of Mormon, firmly held in hand, even in bed at night has proven helpful in extreme cases. 19. In very severe cases it may be necessary to tie a hand to the bed frame with a tie in order that the habit of masturbating in a semi-sleep condition can be broken. This can also be accomplished by wearing several layers of clothing which would be difficult to remove while half asleep. 20. Set up a reward system for your successes. It does not have to be a big reward. A quarter in a receptacle each time you overcome or reach a goal. Spend it on something which delights you and will be a continuing reminder of your progress. 21. Do not let yourself return to any past habit or attitude patterns which were part of your problem. _Satan Never Gives Up_. Be calmly and confidently on guard. Keep a positive mental attitude. You can win this fight! The joy and strength you will feel when you do will give your whole life a radiant and spiritual glow of satisfaction and fulfillment. --- this was taken from www.phallic.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Me Face Death Posted April 4, 2001 Author Share Posted April 4, 2001 www.phallic.org/watermelon.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemersion Posted April 4, 2001 Share Posted April 4, 2001 those are all the reasons why mormons grow up with skewed sexual behaviors. ------------------ poop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footsoldier Posted April 4, 2001 Share Posted April 4, 2001 man why would anyone want to stop?? its all to much for me to handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogie hands Posted April 4, 2001 Share Posted April 4, 2001 whew.....that got me all horny....i think im going to masturbate now....later.... ------------------ brick, brick ,brick...thats how i be up against your girlfriends ass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburbian bum Posted April 5, 2001 Share Posted April 5, 2001 Thats just gay, why would you want to stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern kid Posted April 5, 2001 Share Posted April 5, 2001 i dont know....its just one of those once your start you'll never stop kinda things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Me Face Death Posted April 5, 2001 Author Share Posted April 5, 2001 Originally posted by Southern kid: i dont know....its just one of those once your start you'll never stop kinda things. I think you'll stop when your old and can't get it up anymore...I hope you'll stop atleast because then its just like beating a dead horse...no pun intended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shameless self promotion Posted April 5, 2001 Share Posted April 5, 2001 http://www.deeptongue.com/olgamusic43.jpg'> Stare at this...youll stop really fast.. ------------------ Tell your barber that your sick of looking like an asshole. CUT THE MULLET. [This message has been edited by shameless self promotion (edited 04-04-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pervertedmunk Posted April 5, 2001 Share Posted April 5, 2001 In very severe cases it may be necessary to tie a hand to the bed frame with a tie in order that the habit of masturbating in a semi-sleep condition can be broken i had to do that shit.. can't stop won't stop sprayin mad jism... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORACLEone Posted April 5, 2001 Share Posted April 5, 2001 hahahaha....monks beat off constantly what hypocracy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizointer138 Posted April 6, 2001 Share Posted April 6, 2001 Originally posted by ORACLEone: hahahaha....monks beat off constantly what hypocracy! monks aren't mormon. . so that wouldn't be hypocracy. . . ihad no idea that anyone could write that much about choking the chicken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorSeven Posted April 7, 2001 Share Posted April 7, 2001 the only way to stop masturbating would to be cut my dick off..and im not doing that...nooo way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom Feeder Posted April 8, 2001 Share Posted April 8, 2001 If you really want to know how... After you're "finished" keep doing it for about 20 minutes. You will soon come to associate masturbation with pain, and won't do it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORD KELI? Posted April 9, 2001 Share Posted April 9, 2001 YOU ARE ALL VIRGINS......U BETTA KEEP WACK'N CUZ YOU AINT GOING NO WERE SON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted August 12, 2001 Share Posted August 12, 2001 It said not to read pornography. Good I don't but I do Watch on the good ol VCR. Didn't say nothing about downloading either. Did anyone see that movie "The Big Hit" with Marky Mark, Lou Diamond Phillips,Antonio Sabato Jr and Bokeem Woodbine from that HBO movie Strapped. That Bokeem fool was obsessed with jacking off. He was always exercising his right hand to make it stronger. That movie was funny as hell and violent. A must see despite the faggot pretty boys. ------------------ "The great man is sparing in words and prodigal in deeds." Confucius , Analects http://www.yourphotos.com/users/3693/pistolsq.gif'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted August 12, 2001 Share Posted August 12, 2001 http://www.wfu.edu/~berryl/027_24a_1.jpg'> "DIE!!!!" ------------------ $$$666MAKROS666$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcia_vega Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 you know whoever wrote that probably jerked like five minutes later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted August 26, 2001 Share Posted August 26, 2001 Have more sex. Then you'll be too tired to Flog The Dolphin. http://www.partyride.com/pics/images/ron_jeremy.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted August 26, 2001 Share Posted August 26, 2001 http://www.wfu.edu/users/bowmanaw/AXTCV10-bg.jpg'> ------------------ $$$666MAKROS666$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 good edumacation right hur dont touch yer wankers kids it will fall off i mean you will go blind i mean you will get hairy palms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne hits Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 that is just so fucked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGG Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango 24 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 i measured by placing my penis against the screen and then marking the tip 1:20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 i dont matter how long it is its how you use it :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGG Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 ^^small penis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torquemada Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 LAWL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 7. Never read pornographic material. Never read about your problem. Keep it out of mind. Remember -- "First a thought, then an act." The thought pattern must be changed. You must not allow this problem to remain in your mid. When you accomplish that, you soon will be free of the act. Maybe I've been doing something wrong, but there's never been any reading involved on my end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 6. If the temptation seems overpowering while you are in bed, GET OUT OF BED AND GO INTO THE KITCHEN AND FIX YOURSELF A SNACK, even if it is in the middle of the night, and even if you are not hungry, and despite your fears of gaining weight. The purpose behind this suggestion is that you GET YOUR MIND ON SOMETHING ELSE. You are the subject of your thoughts, so to speak. Missed this - that's great; masturbation isn't ok but being a fat fuck is fine. Here's an idea; put down the fuckin sandwich at 12.15 am and squeeze one out, itll qualify as exercise ya fat bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepthebeard Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 ...damn, now I'm all frisky while at work...photocopy room anyone???...NO HOMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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