Masturbation addiction can affect social and personal relationship life. It is a sexual addiction disorder that manifests guilt after masturbation, less involvement in socializing events, hampers day-to-day activities at school and work, the compulsion to masturbate even when not feeling to do so, and masturbating in negative situations. Talk therapy and medications help in overcoming masturbation addiction. Engaging in activities, avoiding triggers, and joining groups with similar goals also help in its management.
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I am a 20-year-old addicted to masturbation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20-year-old boy and have been addicted to daily masturbation for the past two to three years. Does daily masturbation decrease sperm quality? Does it have any side effects?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Masturbation is a natural process. But having sex and inserting a penis in the vagina is also associated with increased arousal and sexual feelings, and a sense of love and affection, whereas masturbation, is the ... Read Full »