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Russian sect members removed their genitals to avoid lust

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Base desires are a common problem, but Russian Skoptsy members found a highly permanent solution. They voluntarily removed their own reproductive organs to ensure they would never even think about breaking their strict celibacy vows.

Russian sect members removed their genitals to avoid lust
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