I have been interested in becoming a mormon and I am curious about the obligations towards sexual activity. I assume sex before marriage isnt allowed which is fine because I am not sexually active (Im still a virgin) but when I get married eventually are there limits on what we can do sexually? I am curious about wether what one does sexually with their spouse is limited at all! Thanks!
3 Responses to “I have been interested in becoming a mormon and I am curious…”
Lucas Cruz
2011-07-03 03:10:20
Hi friend. I'm happy you're interested in joining the LDS Church. I love being Mormon. It provides such a stable scaffold, based on Jesus Christ, on which one can build a happy and productive life. The blessings I've received through Christ's restored church are the richest of my life. I naturally get excited when others express an interest in the Church.
Regarding your question, Mormons believe that sex within marriage is a sacred act. It's not just for procreation, but also to help a couple grow closer together. It's up to each couple to decide how they will express their love. The Church only provides a few guidelines.
1) One spouse should never force another.
2) Sexual intimacy should occur only between the husband and wife. It is not appropriate to involve a third person, either literally through adultery or vicariously through pornography.
Richard
2011-06-20 21:42:03
I believe the brethren has said be loving and respecting one to another in marriage, but they don't lay down thou shalt or thou shalt not rules for married relationships.
there are plenty of great books out there that go over the LDS opinions on the subject... my favorite is "Purity and Passion" by Wendy Watson, MD ...
Marriage is a lot like life, open communication, forgiveness, and working with everyone involved makes it much easier...
The biggest key I have found in marriage (turns out the LDS faith is right (and many other faiths have it close)) when you get married, do it forever! Hard times will come and disagreements will arise, and by marrying in an LDS Temple for eternity, you have much more help and protection and reason to not walk way, or give up, or remain angry for long... stick to it, and in time it will all work out correctly, and very nicely too.
Sister F
2011-06-28 17:20:05
You are right to assume that sex outside of marriage is considered a sin. As for what is acceptable sexually with your spouse, it is between you and your spouse to determine. It is a personal decision. If a couple has a question about what is appropriate, they can talk with their Bishop or pray for an answer.
Regarding your question, Mormons believe that sex within marriage is a sacred act. It's not just for procreation, but also to help a couple grow closer together. It's up to each couple to decide how they will express their love. The Church only provides a few guidelines.
1) One spouse should never force another.
2) Sexual intimacy should occur only between the husband and wife. It is not appropriate to involve a third person, either literally through adultery or vicariously through pornography.
there are plenty of great books out there that go over the LDS opinions on the subject... my favorite is "Purity and Passion" by Wendy Watson, MD ...
Marriage is a lot like life, open communication, forgiveness, and working with everyone involved makes it much easier...
The biggest key I have found in marriage (turns out the LDS faith is right (and many other faiths have it close)) when you get married, do it forever! Hard times will come and disagreements will arise, and by marrying in an LDS Temple for eternity, you have much more help and protection and reason to not walk way, or give up, or remain angry for long... stick to it, and in time it will all work out correctly, and very nicely too.