{
  "id": 677621,
  "title": "Use of sex toys in marriage not a sin – Apostle Aghasedo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/use-of-sex-toys-in-marriage-not-a-sin-apostle-aghasedo-677621",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T16:06:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/use-of-sex-toys-in-marriage-not-a-sin-apostle-aghasedo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apostle Joshua Aghasedo of Powerline Church has stated that married couples using sex toys does not constitute a sin. He described sex toys as tools that can aid in marital intimacy, comparing them to everyday items like cars and phones. In a video addressing his congregation, Aghasedo explained that while he has never personally used a sex toy, he has recommended them in certain situations to prevent couples from seeking alternative solutions. The pastor emphasized that the use of sex toys should be within the context of marriage and not outside it, noting that personal use amounts to masturbation, which he equates to fornication.",
  "summary": "Apostle Joshua Aghasedo states that the use of sex toys by married couples is not a sin, likening them to tools that enhance intimacy within marriage. Read More: https://punchng.com/use-of-sex-toys-in-marriage-not-a-sin-apostle-aghasedo/",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Use of sex toys in marriage not a sin – Apostle Aghasedo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/use-of-sex-toys-in-marriage-not-a-sin-apostle-aghasedo",
        "published": "2026-08-12T15:46:52.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}