What Are Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Views on Marriage Intimacy?

Christian Pure Team

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Summary

  • Jehovah’s Witnesses believe sexual intimacy is a gift from God meant only for married couples, and any sexual activity outside of marriage is considered porneia, which includes acts like oral sex.
  • Oral sex is classified as “sex” by Jehovah’s Witnesses and falls under biblical commands about sexual morality, meaning it is not permissible outside of marriage.
  • Within marriage, the current stance allows couples to decide on sexual practices based on their own conscience, reflecting a shift from previous stricter prohibitions on oral sex.
  • Negative descriptions of certain intimate acts remain in teachings, suggesting that while some practices are allowed, they can still be viewed as “perverted” or “demeaning” and may lead to social consequences if publicly known.

Seeking Understanding: Jehovah’s Witness Views on Marital Intimacy Isn’t it true that sometimes we find ourselves thinking about those deeply personal things? Matters that touch the very core of our lives and the precious relationships God has blessed us with. And you know what? It’s perfectly natural, it’s good, to want to understand things better, especially when our heart’s desire is simply to honor God in everything we do, every single day. So today, let’s take a journey together, with…

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