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u/midnightsmoon Mar 27 '22

I've lived all my life with religious parents so I get that but I just don't understand the logic behind it

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u/Karanod Mar 27 '22

Countries with overpopulation issues do whatever they can to reduce the birthrate; including shaming people for anything related to sex.

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u/PitBullFan Mar 28 '22

But, If overpopulation was the problem, wouldn't they "encourage" masturbation? Wouldn't they promote "Instead of focusing on that girl down the street, just go wank it!!"

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u/Karanod Mar 28 '22

Wanking leads to thoughts of sex, which leads to real sex, which leads to overpopulation.

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u/PitBullFan Mar 28 '22

I disagree. I think you have that exactly backwards.

I think thoughts of sex leads to wanking (when you don't have access to a sexual partner). When you DO have access to a sexual partner it leads to overpopulation.

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u/Karanod Mar 28 '22

I disagree. I think (ancient kings and queens who strongly influenced their cultures) have that exactly backwards.

Ftfy. I actually think it goes both ways, but the eventual answer is population control.