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How to overcome masturbation addiction?

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Published At April 24, 2024
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 22-year-old male. I have masturbation addiction for the past year. What to do?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

Masturbation is normal. 95 percent of males do that. It is just another way of having sex without a partner. It is a good practice.

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. However, more than that can cause tiredness, loss of concentration, and a sense of infertility.

I suggest a few ways to reduce masturbation.

1. Sex education.

2. Physical exercises.

3. Sleep adjustment.

4. Quality of sleep.

5. A healthy and balanced diet.

6. Taking a cold bath.

I suggest you take a tablet of Shelcal (calcium and Vitamin D3) after food for 30 days.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.

Hope it helps.

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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