I'm struggling to manage my masturbation habits and I'm starting to get worried. Are there any medications or strategies that could help me control it better?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Masturbation addiction is often associated to porn addiction. Try not to spend too much time alone, mingle with friends and family whenever you feel the urge to masturbate or watch porn. Regular exercise can help focus your energies in a more beneficial direction. A healthy diet with lesser processed foods and more greens can help control your impulses and center your mind. Read about the negative effects of masturbation over a long term which include lethargy, lack of focus and inorganic erectile dysfunction.

Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really struggling with an addiction to porn and find myself masturbating every day, sometimes even over the smallest things, and it feels like it's taking up a lot of my time and energy. Do you have any advice on what I can do about this?

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I'm really anxious right now... I attempted suicide last night, but it didn't work, and now I'm feeling even more depressed. It's mostly because of this sexual issue I'm dealing with, you know, erectile dysfunction. I've never told my parents about this, and I really can't imagine leaving them alone. What should I do?

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