Young men were jolted with painful electric shocks to the penis when shown pornographic images of men.ĪBC New Article (2011) - Mormon 'Gay Cure' Study Used Electric Shocks Against Homosexual Feelings Many Latter-day Saints may be shocked to learn that Brigham Young University (owned and operated by the LDS Churched) engaged in electroshock therapy in an attempt order to 'cure' young men and young women of homosexuality.