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Addiction to masterbation and can't seem to stop?
I've been having a problem with masterbation for the last 2 1/2 years ( i know it's not as bad as many people) I do it about once a week which is a big improvement over how often i used to do it. It's not driven by porn or anything like that, i think it's been more of a way to deal with stress.
How can I stop?
8 Answers
- ?Lv 610 years agoFavorite Answer
How do you know you're addicted to masturbating? From the sound of it, by your logic, you are also addicted to oxygen.
I'm not trying to make light if you have a real problem. I am trying to point out that even masturbating 1-2 times a day, let alone once a week, is pretty normal and typical for many young adults.
Addiction to masturbation, to the point where it becomes compulsory, similar to compulsive gambling or gaming, means you're doing it so much and so often that you are still doing it even when you are sore or bruised from it and this behavior is getting in the way of normal healthy hobbies, work and relationships. Some people who truly have a problem masturbating also do it at inappropriate times and places as well.
If its just trying to find a different way to relieve stress, try meditating, martial arts, if you feel stressed go out and run or swim some laps. Play some video games or just talk to someone you trust. There are dozens of ways you can deal with stress in a healthy manner.
If you really have an issue with masturbating, then I would consider looking up a local chapter of sex addicts anonymous or find a local center that deals with treating sexual addictions.
- SGRLv 710 years ago
The information you've described does not suggest an addiction to masturbation. It sounds like you are not comfortable with the frequency with which you masturbate but you've reduced the amount of time you spend masturbating. If you are still concerned with masturbating too much you can continue to try and alter your behavior if you wish and could even talk with a counselor about your concerns. Once a week is not at all extreme and many people masturbate on a regular basis and are not addicted to the activity.
Masturbation isn't considered a problem or addiction unless it interferes with your ability to function: not going to school or to your job, or not eating regularly or never leaving the house might be a cause for concern. If you are able to function and meet your responsibilities, masturbation would be considered a normal and natural activity. If you are unable to become comfortable with your masturbation practices then you can try and modify your behavior but you could also try modifying your attitude towards masturbation.
Hope this helps
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this is an opinion to assert that masturbation is a sin. i do no longer see what's incorrect with a guy who's attempting to fulfill his happiness. besides the undeniable fact that, it ought to bring about a foul character. this is rather useful to minimize it particularly of purely end. you are able to not particularly masturbation, yet you are able to shrink it. you ought to masturbate another day for a month, and next month you ought to do it as quickly as each and every 2 day, etc till you do it as quickly as a week. Now, as a guy, in case you do it as quickly as a week, this is going to look as though this is a protracted time. it is once you ought to be stable. Masturbation is particularly like rigidity, this is frequently there; you in basic terms ought to strategies to regulate it.
- 10 years ago
It is like when people wuit smoking they use it as a stress release. You need to release the stress another way. Like taking a walk calling someone. Do something to keep your mind off the masturbation.
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- 10 years ago
there is nothing wrong with one a week. actually it could be good for you, youll get rid of some older sperm and semen
- Anonymous10 years ago
u dont need to