# (69) Between Halacha and Reality: Addressing Masturbation and Pornography with Orthodox Teenage Boys

From **Intimate Judaism: R Scott Kahn** by R Scott Kahn.

- **Published:** Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000
- **Duration:** 01:00:52
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<![CDATA[<p>How should Orthodox educators address masturbation with teenage boys—and what happens when the message is only about prohibition?</p> <p>Dr. Dan Jacobson offers a thoughtful, experience-based approach that balances halacha, mental health, and the lived reality of adolescents, focusing on reducing shame, fostering responsibility, and speaking about sexuality in a healthier, more honest way.</p> <p><em>To download a free copy of Dr. Jacobson's booklet,</em> Light in the Darkness: Torani Psychological Perspectives on Shmirat HaBrit, <em>go to <a href="https://drdanjacobson.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">drdanjacobson.com</a></em>.</p>]]>