What Is the Point of Using Pornography?

"It's actually a very healthy way to deal with the stressors and difficulties of life," he says. "You should be thoughtful about where and how you do it." He adds that masturbation shouldn't be used as a form of self-medicating when there are more serious issues at play. The church does not take masturbation away from people who have depression or anxiety, but rather help them address their underlying problem.