Medical tips for masturbation
Studies show that masturbation is a very common phenomenon. Research results show that 67-94% of men and 43-85% of women have masturbated at least once in their lifetime. A study conducted in 2010 and published in the Journal of Behavioral and Social Sciences shows that 92% of Iranian men and 62% of Iranian women have masturbated at least once in their lifetime.
Masturbation, myths, facts and solutions
Masturbating is an act that has been widely condemned in terms of religion; However, there are many legends and superstitions about it. Many of these myths have no scientific support and only make people feel anxious and feel guilty. Masturbation, like any other psychosomatic function, may become a traumatic activity. In this context, we can refer to “obsessive masturbation” in which a person feels compelled to perform masturbation. In this article, we will first analyze the common myths about masturbation, and then we will examine obsessive masturbation as one of the related disorders, and finally, we will point out solutions to overcome it.
Myth number one: masturbation impairs eyesight
Studies show that masturbation is a very common phenomenon. Research results show that 67-94% of men and 43-85% of women have masturbated at least once in their lifetime. In Iran, the number of these researches is less or unavailable due to various reasons; But a study conducted in 2010 and published in the Journal of Behavioral and Social Sciences shows that 92% of Iranian men and 62% of Iranian women have masturbated at least once in their lifetime, so probably the vision of a large number of people in society should be destroyed. is gone or has a problem; But medical science has not yet obtained any direct results about the relationship between masturbation and medical problems and visual impairment. The only medical studies that link masturbation to physical problems are related to obsessive masturbation.
Myth number two: masturbation causes mental disorders
The only psychological problem with masturbation is guilt. Several factors cause a person to feel guilty after masturbating. Including that if a person considers “masturbation” as unnatural, disgusting and ugly, or imagines terrible consequences for it, or even if he considers the same myths that are mentioned here as the consequences of masturbation, the feeling of guilt will increase in him. will find.
Myth number three: masturbation causes physical weakness, anemia and weight loss
Yes; Masturbation, like any other act that consumes part of the body’s physical energy, causes fatigue or perhaps lethargy and consumes part of the body’s physical energy; But fatigue, lethargy, and energy depletion after masturbation are replenished with rest and proper nutrition, and this energy depletion is not permanent. Also, masturbation in men has nothing to do with sperm dysfunction.
What is obsessive masturbation?
Obsessive masturbation refers to a condition in which a person feels compelled to masturbate. These conditions may or may not be associated with seeing videos or photos with sexual content. This obsession may be associated with other common psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety and obsessive behaviors and inability to have an emotional relationship.
What are the signs of obsessive masturbation?
If such signs are present in the act of masturbation, it can be considered obsessive masturbation:
If a person’s masturbation is so much that it disturbs his social, emotional, interpersonal and work relationships;
If masturbation is so intense that a person feels lonely after every orgasm;
If sexual satisfaction is not obtained after masturbation;
If a person masturbates between 5 and 15 times a day;
If a person cannot control the temptation to stimulate his sexual organs;
If a person only stops masturbating when they are hurt or exhausted or feel intense social pressure.
How to deal with obsessive masturbation?
Now that you know this disorder, we will review its solutions together:
1. Admit that you have a problem
One of the important reasons for masturbation is not having a normal emotional and sexual relationship. If you are masturbating for this reason, you probably need to find the reasons why you are unable to have a relationship. On the other hand, sometimes masturbation is a way to escape from the realities of life. Change in life requires that you pursue specific goals. Also find “Dangerous Time”. That is, find the signs that cause you to masturbate at that time and engage yourself in other work at that time.
2. Take initiative and break your habits
Stop masturbating for a while and see how much time this behavior is taking up, when you could be spending it on social activities and better feelings. In other words, instead of emphasizing one aspect of your life, here sex life, it is better to have other pleasurable aspects.
3. Reduce little by little
If you masturbate daily, first try not to masturbate one day a week. For example, don’t masturbate on Fridays. Then try not to masturbate two days a week and meet your other physical and mental needs on those days.
4. Keep yourself busy
When you have nothing to do, you are more likely to masturbate. Get creative and put yourself in positions where you can’t masturbate. Being with friends, going to the library or bookstore, going for a walk, going to the gym, going to a cafe or restaurant are ways that will take you away from masturbation. In fact, by doing this, you are training your mind not to equate any sign with masturbation.
5. Do not look at sexual videos and photos
One of the reasons why people can’t control obsessive masturbation behavior is pornography or watching sex movies. It is very important to increase your tolerance for the temptation of watching such movies.