Hi friends, welcome to Java with Julie. My name is Julia and I live all the way here in

Salvador, Brazil. I have been listening to Java with Julie and following the authentic intimacy

ministry for about three years just after I got married. I love the way Dr. Julie is committed

to God's word and also to reclaim his design,

his intention for sexuality. It has been a blessing for my marriage and also to my walk for the

Lord. And I pray it happens for you as well. So grab your Java because it's time for Java with Julie.

Welcome to Java with Julie. Welcome to Java with Julie.

This is Julie Slattery, and this podcast is a production of authentic and a messia

ministry dedicated to reclaiming God's design for sexuality.

Hannah, thanks for joining me for this very touchy subject today. Touchy? Was that a play on words? Yes, it was. You know, Julie, I all the time say, Julie, if you need anything, I'm here. I can do a podcast. I can help you with anything. I don't know if I should have clarified, like, maybe not on masturbation if I'm going to have a preference. I'm really challenging our friendship with this one. Here I am. I know. What a trooper. I'm just honored that somehow I get to sit at the table with you for this. You're like, if I could have anyone on this. Who would I feel most comfortable at the table? So apparently you get the question a lot.

I do.

Of if it's okay to masturbate.

Yes.

This is a frequent.

Yes.

A frequent question you hear.

Yeah.

So in most of my speaking events, we do a live Q&A where people will text in.

And I don't think I've ever had an event where the question has not been asked.

And usually it's asked many, many times.

Yeah. I have a funny story about something that happened a few years ago. So it was during the

pandemic and everybody's home. Everybody's working from home going to school. Yeah, the beginning of

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