For the single believer who is tired of guilt and ready for something better
By Tammy Bowe-LaCroix Published: May 24, 2026
Photo/Graphic Concept & Design Adaptation: © The Marriage Lab LLC Designed by Coach Tammy using AI Generated Images. Educational infographic inspired by relational health and attachment research.
Let's start with something that doesn't get said enough in the church.
God designed your body to experience pleasure.
That is not a mistake. It is not a temptation to be ashamed of. It is a testimony to the goodness of the God who made you. Your capacity for pleasure is purposeful, and the fact that you feel desire as a single person does not mean something has gone wrong with you. It means you are human, and your body is working exactly as it was designed to work.
So before we go any further, let's set down the shame. This conversation is not about condemnation. It is about something far more compelling. It is about freedom.
Understanding the difference: masturbation vs. healthy touch.
One of the most helpful places to start is understanding what the body actually needs versus what we often assume it needs. There is a real difference between masturbation and healthy, non-sexual touch, and knowing that difference helps us respond to our bodies with wisdom.
At A Glance
Photo/Graphic Concept & Design Adaptation: © The Marriage Lab LLC Designed by Coach Tammy using AI Generated Images. Educational infographic inspired by relational health and attachment research.