106. But it was not permitted to know which and of what kind those societies are which belong to the individual reproductive organs, for they are interior. They have reference to the uses of those organs, which are hidden, and also removed from knowledge; for the reason is a dispensation of Providence, to prevent things which in themselves are most heavenly from being damaged by filthy thoughts belonging to lasciviousness, whorings, and adultery. These thoughts are called forth in many people as soon as those organs are named. From theArcana Coelestia 5055.