Masturbation is the way most adolescents discover what they enjoy before embarking on adult sexual relationships.Masturbation is part of human sexuality and development.If you can't control your urge to masturbate or if frequent masturbation is interfering with your school, work, or social life, it's possible to gain control.
Step 1: Know when to seek help.
Masturbation is a healthy behavior.You may not have an addiction if you masturbate frequently.If masturbation is preventing you from participating in school or work, it may be time to seek help.Remember that there are many people with the same problems.Most people will see it as a brave action to seek help.
Step 2: An appointment can be made with a medical professional.
People with different levels of addiction can be helped by counselors, psychologists and psychiatrists.If you need more specialized help, refer you to a therapist in your area who can assess your addiction.
Step 3: Discuss with your therapist how masturbation affects you.
Masturbation can be used to distract people from other feelings, emotions, and problems.As you discuss the impact masturbation has on your life, try to be open with your therapist.It may take a few sessions to get to know your therapist.This is normal.Take the time you need.Share your feelings before or after masturbation with your therapist.They can tell you the source of your feelings.
Step 4: Discuss your treatment options.
Some people consider masturbation addiction to be a form of sex addiction.A combination of medication and cognitive behavioral therapy may be recommended by your therapist.
Step 5: It is possible to find another outlet for your time and energy.
You can fill your life with engaging activities.It is possible to replace the urge to masturbate with the excitement of doing something different.Try some of the options.The process of turning sexual urges into creative output has been used by monks for hundreds of years.Start writing, learn to play a musical instrument, paint, draw, or do anything else that makes you feel productive..Discipline and persistence are required to excel in a sport.Group sports like soccer, football, basketball, or tennis can be an interest for you.Any form of exercise will help you relieve tension, feel happier, and make you focus on your body in a positive way.Another form of exercise that can help you feel more relaxed and less likely to masturbate is yoga..Fruits and vegetables provide you with vitamins and minerals that will make you more active.Oysters, salmon, chili peppers, coffee, avocados, banana, and chocolate are aphrodisiac foods..If you learn something that takes a while to master, you can focus on achieving goals instead of masturbation.Try skills such as cooking, baking, public speaking, and archery..Devote your energy to helping teens who are less fortunate than you, such as working at a shelter, tutoring low-income students, cleaning up areas, or raising money for a good cause.You will have less time to stray from your goals if you help others..Urges to masturbate can be strong, so make sure you have enough energy to fight them.Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep.An alarm will remind you to go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Step 6: If you want to avoid masturbation at certain times of the day, make a plan.
Don't masturbate if you have problems before going to bed or the shower.Drop to the floor and do push-ups until you're too tired to do anything else.You won't want to be in the shower for long if you use ice cold water, it will save you time and water.Make sure to have a plan if you masturbate when you get home from school.Your mind wanders to sexual thoughts if you have so little to do.It's easier to avoid masturbation if you're too busy or tired.If you're tempted to masturbate in the morning, try to sleep with more than just one layer of clothing.
Step 7: Limit your time alone.
You can find ways to be socially engaged if you masturbate frequently.If you want to make more friends, you should join as many clubs and activities as you can, accept more invitations, and go out of your way to befriend people.Ask a friend to set you up or join an online dating site if you want to date someone.Limit the times when you are likely to be home alone.If you masturbate in the hour or two before your parents get home from work, go for a walk or do your homework in a coffee shop.You can still limit your impulse to masturbate if you go out in public.Instead of watching the game at home, watch it at a sports bar.If you don't hang out with friends, you will be alone and have no time for masturbation.
Step 8: Don't use your computer to watch porn.
One of the reasons you may be masturbating so much is that you know you can access porn in seconds.If you don't have the will to stop looking at porn on your own, then you may have to take other measures.If you have the password pop up, it will remind you of your priorities.If you want to type a random password in a text file, you can copy and paste it when you enter it and then uninstall it.You won't be able to know the password of your porn-blocker.This is the best way to stay strong.If you have a tendency to masturbate looking at porn on the computer, try moving your computer into a room where other people can see you.As soon as possible, dispose of your physical collection of porn.
Step 9: You should be persistent and patient.
It won't hit you like a lightning bolt if you stop masturbation addiction.It's a process that requires commitment and you can make mistakes.You won't let little mistakes stand in your way if you stick with it.A reward system is needed.Reward yourself for good behavior.If you can go two whole weeks without masturbating, treat yourself to a small treat like a new game or ice cream cone.
Step 10: Don't punish yourself.
Humans masturbate.Up to 98% of males and 89% of females have masturbated, according to some studies.Masturbation is healthy for everyone.
Step 11: The harms of masturbation are myths.
If you want to stop masturbation addiction, you should do it for reasons other than health related.Masturbation will not cause infertility, premature ejaculation, or impotent men.Masturbation won't cause insanity.Masturbation won't cause blindness or eye floaters.Masturbation won't cause frequent urination.Masturbation facial hair, growth, facial features, and testicles can cause physical issues.These are all myths.
Step 12: It will get better.
You will be able to stop masturbation addiction if you believe you can do it.Maybe your goal isn't to stop masturbating completely, but to limit your Masturbation to a healthy amount, such as once or twice a day.That's fine as well.You will be more likely to succeed if you have the belief that you can win this battle.There may be days when you have a relapse.This is part of the recovery process.Don't get discouraged.Don't give up on yourself.