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Suggest Treatment To Control Masturbation

Hi I am 25 yrs old male, I understand that mastrubution is not harmful to health, But in my case it has become more of an addiction.I mastrubate almost daily in some cases even twice.

(Even when when not aroused, I try and get aroused)

I seriously try not mastrubate for a day or two and invariably the next day i cannot control mastrubating twice.

Could you please guide me practically How to control ? I tried getting busy with other things such as work and etc I am doing good there and have no problems, I in busyest of schedules I make out time for this!! I know it Sounds idiotic,, But badly in need of a way to control.

Thu, 30 Jul 2015
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Hi, welcome to HCM. Thanks for asking your query at this forum.
We understand your concern. I have read your question carefully and understood it. I will try my best to answer it.

As you told you are unable to control your habit of masturbation now a days and despite serious attempts you fail to abstain. I can understand the agony you are facing as it is no longer a pleasurable activity rather it has become a compulsive act. It occurs because you feel an urge to do so repeatedly. This urge should be controlled.

Fortunately there is therapy available to control the urge to masturbate. You should avoid any pornographic material in any form, avoiding vicinity to any possible sexual partner. You should be spending more time among others and avoid privacy to reduce the chances of masturbation- like going to public toilet rather than personal toilet, sleeping with door open etc. You may try to shift attention to some other pleasurable things like engaging in games, listening favourite music etc at the time of urge. The more you delay/resist your urge, more are the chances of cure.

Routinely you should indulge in some alternate pleasuring activities like playing games, reading good fictions, listening to soothing music for some time, watching your favourite TV serial etc. It will provide you an alternative way of pleasure rather than masturbation.

You have to understand that masturbation is not a desired way to de-stress yourself. Rather you should adopt healthy stress free lifestyle by having regular balanced nutritious diet, by avoiding any drug/substance, by doing regular yoga/meditation/relaxation exercise, regular physical activity & socialization, and taking enough rest.

Ideally you should be benefited with these measure. If you are not getting enough relief then you may require prescription of few psychotropic medicines for a period of time. You will be fine soon.

I hope it answers your query. I wish you all the best.
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Suggest Treatment To Control Masturbation

Hi, welcome to HCM. Thanks for asking your query at this forum. We understand your concern. I have read your question carefully and understood it. I will try my best to answer it. As you told you are unable to control your habit of masturbation now a days and despite serious attempts you fail to abstain. I can understand the agony you are facing as it is no longer a pleasurable activity rather it has become a compulsive act. It occurs because you feel an urge to do so repeatedly. This urge should be controlled. Fortunately there is therapy available to control the urge to masturbate. You should avoid any pornographic material in any form, avoiding vicinity to any possible sexual partner. You should be spending more time among others and avoid privacy to reduce the chances of masturbation- like going to public toilet rather than personal toilet, sleeping with door open etc. You may try to shift attention to some other pleasurable things like engaging in games, listening favourite music etc at the time of urge. The more you delay/resist your urge, more are the chances of cure. Routinely you should indulge in some alternate pleasuring activities like playing games, reading good fictions, listening to soothing music for some time, watching your favourite TV serial etc. It will provide you an alternative way of pleasure rather than masturbation. You have to understand that masturbation is not a desired way to de-stress yourself. Rather you should adopt healthy stress free lifestyle by having regular balanced nutritious diet, by avoiding any drug/substance, by doing regular yoga/meditation/relaxation exercise, regular physical activity & socialization, and taking enough rest. Ideally you should be benefited with these measure. If you are not getting enough relief then you may require prescription of few psychotropic medicines for a period of time. You will be fine soon. I hope it answers your query. I wish you all the best.