Seven years ago, in 2018, I wrote one of my most popular blog posts — a blog about whether or not “masturbation is a sin.” That piece was honest, imperfect, and deeply personal. I wrote it because I genuinely wanted to know if masturbating, as a Christian, was “wrong,” and I was tired of reading … Continue reading A Theology of Self-Pleasure: Exploring Masturbation, Desire and Faithful Embodiment
By now you’ve read (or should have read) my response to the viral article “I Am a Single Christian Woman and I Like Sex”. I had posted my response on Twitter, and as per my custom, I tagged the original author. Usually, when I do this, the original author does not respond, and I thought … Continue reading The Author of “I’m a Single Christian Woman and I Like Sex” Responded to My Response. Here’s What She Said…
Update: To see the author (Candice Benbow)’s response to my response, click here. One thing that I appreciate about my friendship with Jonathan is our ability to talk to one another about anything and everything – including our sex lives (or lack thereof) without shame or judgment. But we don’t just talk about our lives … Continue reading “Does Jesus Care About My Vagina?”: A Response to “I’m a Single Christian Woman and I Like Sex”
Edit: December 8, 2025 — I’ve written a new follow-up piece expanding on some of the ideas here, including my deeper reflections on Scripture, sexual ethics, and desire. You can read that here. I am going to attempt to discuss something that will probably put me in the dog house no matter what I say, … Continue reading Is Masturbation a Sin?
