Table of contents:
- 1. Avoid the factors that trigger the desire to masturbate
- 2. Exercise
- 3. Controlling food
- 4. Fill in social activities
- 5. Join in activities and find new hobbies
- 6. Look for people who can be trusted
- 7. Be patient
The pleasure produced by masturbation can make this activity addictive. The addiction to masturbation can become an obsessive activity that can interfere with everyday life. In addition, masturbation also has negative effects such as loss of sexual desire, depression, or even impotence. Therefore, to prevent these side effects, let's look at some effective ways to end the habit of masturbation.
1. Avoid the factors that trigger the desire to masturbate
Stay away from anything that could increase your temptation to masturbate. If you have any pornographic items, you should throw them out of your sight. Then block websites that have pornographic content on your computer, so you won't be able to access them. As much as possible avoid staying up late, so that you are not tempted.
2. Exercise
Exercise can help you to release endorphins, pleasure hormones that stimulate a person to elevate one's mood, and can also trigger positive feelings in the body that are accompanied by positive life and energy. If you don't want to exercise outdoors, you can exercise onthe gym.
Why can exercise stop the habit of masturbating? The answer is very simple, because exercise can be a distraction for your body, starting from increased heart rate, fresh air, and increased concentration, so that masturbation will have no place in your mind. In addition, feeling tired after a workout will make you want more time to rest than to masturbate. So, the more often you exercise, you will slowly quit this habit.
3. Controlling food
Food plays an important role in your body's metabolism. If you eat foods that are high in calories, your body's metabolic rate will increase and will provide a higher energy level. The higher the energy level, the higher your sexual desire. You are more likely to masturbate when you eat hot, spicy foods.
Food will be something important in controlling masturbation. If you have problems with premature ejaculation and want to control your masturbation, then avoid eating spicy foods.
4. Fill in social activities
Do this so that you don't feel bored and lonely. Loneliness can increase the temptation to masturbate, especially if you feel that masturbation is a substitute for romantic interactions. Boredom can give your mind the opportunity to wander into thoughts that lead to sexuality, thereby provoking you to masturbate. Go out with friends to play or just fill in free time.
5. Join in activities and find new hobbies
As you strive to fill your time with new activities, you will be able to find other ways to drain your energy. Finding creative means to drain your energy can fill your time and bring you satisfaction, so you no longer need to masturbate to your satisfaction. Find new hobbies, such as playing sports, volunteering, and so on, to fill your spare time.
6. Look for people who can be trusted
Sometimes you may need someone to help you quit the habit of masturbating completely. Finding someone you can trust, such as a religious leader or psychologist, will allow you to talk about your problem and also help you find a solution. There are counselors who specialize in people with sexual addictions, so it's possible to help you find healthy ways to break the habit.
7. Be patient
You won't be able to break the habit of masturbating overnight. This is understandable if you still want it at times. Keeping a record of your progress toward quitting masturbation can provide some motivation in itself. This allows you to take care of yourself, so that you will escape the negative things that can hinder your efforts to break out of the habit of masturbating.
