Q: It is said masturbation has some medicinal benefits. If that’s the case, then why would it be wrong? A: Even if the physical benefits to masturbation were substantial, they would not justify the negative results. Masturbation conflicts with the whole purpose of sexuality. The act of sexual intercourse is the physical expression of the marriage vows made at the altar. It is therefore an expression of Christian love, i.e., concern for the other. It is the most complete way of expressing the total