How to Stop Masturbating?

Masturbation is a habit that can become addicting and lead to serious mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. It also has physical effects on your body, making it more challenging to have sex with someone else because of decreased testosterone levels. There are many reasons why people decide they want to stop masturbating, but not everyone knows how or where to start.


The decision to stop masturbating can be a hard one, but the benefits will be worth it. You will be able to regain control and also know how much power you have over yourself. You can stop indulging in the act by;

Seeking Professional Help

If the act is interfering with your daily routine, then it is time to seek professional help. A mental health professional will be able to provide guidance and support. They will formulate a plan for you that you can follow through to help you stop.

Keep Company

It might be a good idea to avoid being alone since this will reduce the number of times that you will masturbate. Being around other people will keep you busy and reduce the chances of you engaging in the act. You will shift your attention to different activities.

Avoid Pornography and Other Triggers

Keep off pornography since it will affect your mind and lead you into masturbation. Get rid of any pornography-related materials that might be in your possession. Identify any triggers that lead you into masturbation and get rid of them. This is a case whereby out of sight out of mind might be beneficial in helping you stop masturbating.

Stay Active

If you have a lot of free time on your hands, then it is time to redirect that time into meaningful activities. Staying active will keep you busy, and you will lack the window to masturbate. However, being engaged means engaging in meaningful activities and won't trigger the desire to masturbate.

Find a Support Group

You are not alone in wanting to stop masturbating, and it can be challenging to try stopping alone. You can join support groups of people facing similar challenges so that you can encourage one another and get tips on how best to go about it. A support group will give you a platform to share freely without being judged.

How does Masturbation affect Mental Health?

The American Psychological Association classifies masturbation as compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) when it is out of control and affects how a person operates and derails them from doing regular activities. If the cause is due to an underlying condition, they advocate the treatment of the disease to curb masturbation.

The most important thing when you want to stop masturbating is to be patient with yourself. There are days when you will not be able to keep off the act, which is okay. Dont be too hard on yourself, and dont beat yourself up about it.

The process might be a slow one and therefore take all the time that you need. There will be stumbling blocks along the way, but you can do it.

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