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How to overcome an excessive urge to masturbate?

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Published At March 26, 2024
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 21-year-old student. I have a problem with the excessive urge to masturbate, and sexual thoughts are completely destroying my life. Because of this dirty habit, I am not able to learn and concentrate on my studies. Please help me if possible.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

Masturbation is normal, and 95 % of males do that. It is just another way of having sex without a partner. It is a good practice as it helps in the following:

1. It helps to relieve stress.

2. Boosts mood.

3. Improves sleep.

4. Helps to prevent depression and anxiety.

5. Relaxes the mind of a person.

6. Relieves pain and muscle cramps.

7. Relieves the sexual tension.

8. Improves the confidence of a person.

9. Allows one to have better sex.

10. Helps the person understand his needs and desires.

11. In females, masturbation increases vaginal blood flow.

Masturbation will not harm your penis. Having it two to three times a week is not an issue. More than that, it can cause tiredness, loss of concentration, and a sense of infertility. Ways to reduce masturbation are:

1. Sex education.

2. Physical exercises.

3. Sleep adjustment.

4. Quality of sleep.

5. Healthy and balanced diet.

6. Planning leisure time activities.

7. Development of spirituality.

8. Taking a cold bath.

For tiredness or a decrease in strength, I suggest you use a capsule of multivitamins once in the morning and a tablet containing calcium and vitamin D3 once at night after food for thirty days.

I hope this addresses your query. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thanks and regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Raveendran S R
Dr. Raveendran S R

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