“premarital sex, unlike adultery and masturbation, is not a sin

“masturbation is sinful

“It is not a sin. Our Orthodox Church never actually forbids people from doing anything. It does not forbid – it simply very strongly recommends abstaining.

“When it crosses over into adultery – when it becomes excessive – then it is a sin

“sex life is the foundation of a family – it is what a family rests on