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How to overcome porn addiction and excessive masturbation?

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Hi doctor,

My problem is that I always think about porn, and very little things arouse me. I do not sleep until I masturbate. How to avoid it?

Kindly help.
Answered by Dr. Vandana Patidar

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Dr. Vandana Patidar is a compassionate psychiatrist and psychotherapist dedicated to promoting mental health and emotional well-being. She provides patient-centered care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, sleep disorders, and relationship concerns. With expertise in psychotherapy and counseling, Dr. Patidar combines evidence-based approaches with empathetic guidance to help individuals build resilience and achieve balance in their lives.

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Hello,

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Sexual desire is controlled by hormones. During puberty, early and late teens, an enormous amount of sex hormone start producing which causes these excessive desires. Masturbation is a healthy and normal practice. If you do it once a day then it is absolutely normal. But yes, indulging too much into it causes waste of time and create a hindrance to your academic life and career. Keep yourself busy in other productive things. Do not be alone. Try to be in the company of friends. Set a goal work towards it sincerely.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 17, 2018
Reviewed At June 19, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vandana Patidar is a compassionate psychiatrist and psychotherapist dedicated to promoting mental health and emotional well-being. She provides patient-centered care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, sleep disorders, and relationship concerns. With expertise in psychotherapy and counseling, Dr. Patidar combines evidence-based approaches with empathetic guidance to help individuals build resilience and achieve balance in their lives.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vandana Patidar is a compassionate psychiatrist and psychotherapist dedicated to promoting mental health and emotional well-being. She provides patient-centered care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, sleep disorders, and relationship concerns. With expertise in psychotherapy and counseling, Dr. Patidar combines evidence-based approaches with empathetic guidance to help individuals build resilience and achieve balance in their lives.

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