Wow. Lots of activity here in the day or two since my last post. After doing a bit of skimming, I'd like to point out that although Pres. Packer's talk "For Young Men Only" apparently is not available on the church's web site, it is still being published as a pamphlet that priesthood leaders can order. If there's any doubt that the church condemns masturbation, take a look here: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Search This makes it particularly clear: "God has never changed His laws and commandments concerning sexual sin, although man has tried to change them to suit his own pleasure. The law of chastity means that a man must not have intimate physical relations with anyone except his own wife. The Lord has commanded, “Thou shalt not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14). The law of chastity is not limited to just adultery, however. It extends to all improper uses of the divine power of procreation. Among the other ways man misuses this sacred power are fornication (including living together without marriage), homosexuality, abortion, and masturbation." ( Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A Lesson 34: Moral Cleanliness )