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How To Reduce The Habit Of Masturbation?
I m 21.a male. I m masturbating since 3 yrs.the addiction is too much recently that it has been 2-3 times daily now because of which I m getting head aches,back pain,low memory,lack of interest,weakness.I want to decrease it to once a week.Is masturbating once a week normal as I do gymming n studies also.I have also noticed that I have become thin and weak because of masturbation. are these myths true that masturbation makes u thin,weak n etc if done regularly.any tricks to decrease the rate to once a week.
Tue, 16 Sep 2014
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
Masturbation is a normal part of sexuality, but it can be a problem if it is addictive or uncontrollabe. In your case, you have mentioned that you are addicted to it and would like to reduce it.
So, I am giving you the following suggestions that can help you:
- Firstly, try to keep your mind active and occupied at all times. When the mind is idle, it will tend to wander away to sexual thoughts.
- Regular physical exercise is very important. This will not only keep your body healthy but serve as a good outlet to let out to vent out your energy.
- Make specific plans and goals for your future. You have to make short-term and long-term goals for your life and start working to achieve them. This will keep your mind foccussed and prevent your thoughts from getting scattered.
- Improve your social life. Meet friends and relatives, go for outings or group activities and keep yourself busy.
- You can try yoga and meditation. This can help you develop a discipline of your mind and body and help you get a mastery over your thoughts and behaviours.
Regarding your other question whether masturbation causes weakness and other health problems, this is just a myth. So, you needn't worry or feel guilty about this.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Masturbation is a normal part of sexuality, but it can be a problem if it is addictive or uncontrollabe. In your case, you have mentioned that you are addicted to it and would like to reduce it.
So, I am giving you the following suggestions that can help you:
- Firstly, try to keep your mind active and occupied at all times. When the mind is idle, it will tend to wander away to sexual thoughts.
- Regular physical exercise is very important. This will not only keep your body healthy but serve as a good outlet to let out to vent out your energy.
- Make specific plans and goals for your future. You have to make short-term and long-term goals for your life and start working to achieve them. This will keep your mind foccussed and prevent your thoughts from getting scattered.
- Improve your social life. Meet friends and relatives, go for outings or group activities and keep yourself busy.
- You can try yoga and meditation. This can help you develop a discipline of your mind and body and help you get a mastery over your thoughts and behaviours.
Regarding your other question whether masturbation causes weakness and other health problems, this is just a myth. So, you needn't worry or feel guilty about this.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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