How do you know about all of this?

Last updated on November 10, 2024

Question

How do you know about all of this?

Answer

I’m a guy, just like you, just older and more experienced.

The reason I’m willing to talk about issues like masturbation started back in 1990 when I was asked to do a class on sexual issues at the church I was attending that would deal with the immoral ideas being taught in public schools. I realized that the material available wasn’t good enough and ended up writing my own book. About eight years ago, I put many of my writings on the Internet, including the book on sexual issues, and made it known that I would answer questions.

It started slowly, but the number of questions has rapidly increased. Whenever I get a question I don’t know the answer to, I research it and write back. I believe every question honestly asked deserves an honest answer. I’m just crazy enough to be willing to answer even the embarrassing questions.

In the beginning, I didn’t realize how many of these questions would come from young men who don’t have a strong father influence in their lives. Because of this, I try extra hard to answer questions a dad would usually address, so I end up discussing many small, easily overlooked practical matters.

The world is full of evil, but I’m hoping that in a small way, I can encourage young men to be moral, good men and lean upon God’s teachings in their lives. So, it seems I’ve come into the role of being an uncle or dad to a lot of young men around the world. I get a lot of mail about personal issues, which I try to help young men sort through. For some, I’ll chat or talk with them on the phone or through video chat. It takes a lot of time, but I think every person is worth helping.