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What Causes Isolated Masturbation Episodes?
Question: Hello, I have a 22 year old son that we have discovered that lately he has been masterbating in his car in public, I need to get him help and would like to know what kind of doctor can help him ?
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Brief Answer:
Isolated masturbation episodes are absolutely normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Except masturbation in public place, there seems no abnormality in his behavior needing professional help. Having masturbation is common at any age and around 95 % males masturbate during their lifetime.
If the observed episode is isolated one and he is not having frequent public place masturbation, ignoring is better strategy. In case you are not sure, setting a dialogue with him and explaining what is right and wrong to him is sufficient enough to counter his alleged abnormal behavior.
In case you feel it is not possible for parents to talk with him, seeking professional help is option. In that case seeing a sex therapist will be appropriate. A psychiatrist or psychologist can also be of good help to understand his behavior.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
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Isolated masturbation episodes are absolutely normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Except masturbation in public place, there seems no abnormality in his behavior needing professional help. Having masturbation is common at any age and around 95 % males masturbate during their lifetime.
If the observed episode is isolated one and he is not having frequent public place masturbation, ignoring is better strategy. In case you are not sure, setting a dialogue with him and explaining what is right and wrong to him is sufficient enough to counter his alleged abnormal behavior.
In case you feel it is not possible for parents to talk with him, seeking professional help is option. In that case seeing a sex therapist will be appropriate. A psychiatrist or psychologist can also be of good help to understand his behavior.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards
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