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Is Infrequent Masturbation Morally OK?

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Question:

Is masturbating very rarely a sin as long as it isn't a habit, you are unmarried, and you're not involved in any other sexual acts?

Answer:

No, masturbation is always wrong, as true conjugal love is necessarily other-centered, not inwardly focused in a selfish way (CCC 2352).  For more on this subject, see our related answer.

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