A note to readers: This article deals with a sensitive — and important — topic. Reader discretion is advised. The second one, the original Hebrew word is taivah can be also be translated as lust. The sexual drive has been described as the single most difficult struggle a person can wrestle with.

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A 'stimulating' film is causing a stir in Israel



A 'stimulating' film is causing a stir in Israel | The World from PRX
We rely on the support of readers like you. Please consider supporting TheTorah. By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Leviticus has two separate lists of sexual prohibitions, one in chapter 18 and another in chapter 20; the prohibitions are similar, although only the latter includes punishments. Modern sensibilities make it nigh impossible to identify positively with these texts. And yet, they are an inherent part of our sacred writings, traditionally read on the holiest day of the year.


Religious views on masturbation
Ori Gruder, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish filmmaker in Israel, is taking an intimate look at how his devout community comes to grips with a religious prohibition against masturbation. In his new documentary, " Sacred Sperm ," Gruder takes viewers into the closed-off world of Hasidic Jews — and recounts his own struggles with the prohibition. The film opens with Gruder praying alone in a synagogue. Please, please help me. The good life, you know?



Because of such messages, there are many misconceptions and myths when it comes to masturbation. For example, some say masturbating can give you hairy palms. On the contrary, masturbation is a totally normal, healthy part of human sexuality, and masturbation actually has a ton of benefits. Brandan Robertson , a queer activist, author, and pastor in San Diego tells O.