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What Causes Urge To Masturbate?
Hi! I am currently at the end of a slow taper off of Methadone. I have noticed increased urges to masturbate, sometimes 3 or 4 times a day. I am a 30 y/o married woman with a wonderful sex life. Is there science behind masturbation helping withdrawal symptoms.
Fri, 12 Apr 2019
Hi,
Yes, it is, good you thought of that drugs or other addictive agents irrespective of its side effects on physical and mental nature, it GIVES HAPPINESS.
Human need happens and all have their own way, some from family, from things, money, etc.
Since you are tapering yourself from Methadone, your mind already in search of something to substitute.
And masturbation comes in hand. Cost-effective, personal, no open side effects.
Still, excessive masturbation can cause:
1. The weakness of physical power
2. Poor vision
3. Damages to the sexual organs and impotence
4. Lack of memory and forgetfulness
5. Aggression and anger
6. Prefers loneliness
Proper diet & exercise can help you reduce some symptoms, but cause it still there.
To reduce masturbation you can try:
1. Physical exercises
2. Sleep adjustment
3. Quality of sleep
4. Healthy and balanced diet
5. Programming for leisure time
6. Development of spirituality
7. Taking a cold bath
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist
Yes, it is, good you thought of that drugs or other addictive agents irrespective of its side effects on physical and mental nature, it GIVES HAPPINESS.
Human need happens and all have their own way, some from family, from things, money, etc.
Since you are tapering yourself from Methadone, your mind already in search of something to substitute.
And masturbation comes in hand. Cost-effective, personal, no open side effects.
Still, excessive masturbation can cause:
1. The weakness of physical power
2. Poor vision
3. Damages to the sexual organs and impotence
4. Lack of memory and forgetfulness
5. Aggression and anger
6. Prefers loneliness
Proper diet & exercise can help you reduce some symptoms, but cause it still there.
To reduce masturbation you can try:
1. Physical exercises
2. Sleep adjustment
3. Quality of sleep
4. Healthy and balanced diet
5. Programming for leisure time
6. Development of spirituality
7. Taking a cold bath
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist
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