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How To Overcome Habit Of Masturbation?
actually doctor i have stated doing masturbating since 8 class .whenever i do it before exam i score less marks even though i prepare well and perfect for my exams...my friends suggest me that this is a part of life and every teenage does it ...they dont suffer in their marks and ranks but i suffer ..why this is happening to me...when i have started watching porn films i cant control myself ...i watch a film thrice in a week and do masturbating...somebody teels me that if we masturbate we lose our memory power.. is this a perfect reason ? please suggest a solution doc?
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Dear service user,
Thank you for writing to healthcaremagic.
I understand your query and concerns regarding effects of masturbation on memory and your scholastic performance.
Masturbation is akin to sexual intercourse. What penis does in vagina during sexual intercourse, same it does during masturbation in your folded palm? This is a natural activity and I would say a 'healthy' activity and does not either affect or deter sexual performance.
It is rampant myth that semen is very vital fluid and its loss leads to memory difficulties. If it would be so then those who are doing regular sexual intercourse would become forgetful!! Lack of knowledge leads to anxiety.
Your poor school performance is due to semen loss anxiety. It is not due to masturbation itself.
I recommend clearing all your doubts with a trained psychiatrist by psychological counseling.
Develop balanced diet, exercise and other leisure activities to enjoy life.
I hope, I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Wish you good health.
Thank you for writing to healthcaremagic.
I understand your query and concerns regarding effects of masturbation on memory and your scholastic performance.
Masturbation is akin to sexual intercourse. What penis does in vagina during sexual intercourse, same it does during masturbation in your folded palm? This is a natural activity and I would say a 'healthy' activity and does not either affect or deter sexual performance.
It is rampant myth that semen is very vital fluid and its loss leads to memory difficulties. If it would be so then those who are doing regular sexual intercourse would become forgetful!! Lack of knowledge leads to anxiety.
Your poor school performance is due to semen loss anxiety. It is not due to masturbation itself.
I recommend clearing all your doubts with a trained psychiatrist by psychological counseling.
Develop balanced diet, exercise and other leisure activities to enjoy life.
I hope, I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Wish you good health.
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Hello dear
Understand your concern
Masturbation is normal sexual behavior. It does not affect the memory power. But you concern when it affect your normal routine activity. Masturbation 3 times per week is completely normal and it does not cause any side effects. Moderate masturbation can reduce anxiety as it is just like sex but without involvement of the partner.
But do not think about masturbation when you are reading. If you have thought of masturbation then just do it and then engage in your activity.
When you have thought of masturbation, you can divert your mind in to other things like talking to family member, go outside, eat some snacks and other enjoyable activity.
Make your mind strong and develop self control in your mind.
Discard the pornographic CD or DVD and put password on the pornographic site on you internet that reduce your activity.
Fix your time of your masturbation like at the bed time, in the morning just after woke up so it does not affect the your activity.
Start regular exercise daily in the morning for 45-60 minutes that reduce anxiety and stress. Take healthy diet rich in protein and fresh fruits.
But i think you are overthinking as masturbation 3/week is completely normal. Concentrate on your activity more. SPEnd more time with family and friends.
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
Understand your concern
Masturbation is normal sexual behavior. It does not affect the memory power. But you concern when it affect your normal routine activity. Masturbation 3 times per week is completely normal and it does not cause any side effects. Moderate masturbation can reduce anxiety as it is just like sex but without involvement of the partner.
But do not think about masturbation when you are reading. If you have thought of masturbation then just do it and then engage in your activity.
When you have thought of masturbation, you can divert your mind in to other things like talking to family member, go outside, eat some snacks and other enjoyable activity.
Make your mind strong and develop self control in your mind.
Discard the pornographic CD or DVD and put password on the pornographic site on you internet that reduce your activity.
Fix your time of your masturbation like at the bed time, in the morning just after woke up so it does not affect the your activity.
Start regular exercise daily in the morning for 45-60 minutes that reduce anxiety and stress. Take healthy diet rich in protein and fresh fruits.
But i think you are overthinking as masturbation 3/week is completely normal. Concentrate on your activity more. SPEnd more time with family and friends.
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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