Preface Why do some people have free time and spend it thinking about sex? They start to feel the time in the silence and the loneliness and they decide to grab that interesting movie over here, pretty soon accompanied by a bubbling lust pulsing through their hearts as they desire to do anything that would bring short term joy and relief.
Masturbation using a male sex toy or ones own hand can provide sexually satisfying pleasure, which can be difficult to withdraw from or withdraw from sufficiently to provide comfortable escape from this enjoyable activity, until the body begins to let the subject know whats up. At this point in their life, their feelings of regret finally caused them to reform from their chronic masturbation and make the brave vow: "I will stop masturbating from this very minute."
But then morning breaks and they are unable to resist the pull, and the pattern continues, just like that… So, what’ll it be about self-pleasuring that makes it so irresistibly attractive?
We'll get into that intriguing question today. What makes masturbation so addictive? The notion of addiction as an issue turns on the numbers of dopamine in us. Dopamine acts as a neurotransmitter causing excitement and feelings of pleasure. Dopamine in the brain builds up in synaptic gaps during masturbation and is finally triggered into release in large amounts at sexual climax.
After the peak and the dopamine rush, however, there’s a precipitous drop in the levels of the chemical, which to many is reminiscent of the thrills of a rollercoaster: fun, exciting fast, then gradually dissipating into an overwhelming feeling of emptiness and sadness. And many people who discover in this way that they want to masturbate again, in order to relieve their state of sadness or discomfort.
But as the brain becomes more immune to dopamine, the simple pleasure from just masturbating is bound to fade, over time. This is when you might try finding new ways to masturbate (in a bid to recapture the original levels of pleasure), which serves only to repeat and reinforce the cycle and the beginning of your masturbation addiction.
And inasmuch as it is an easily accessible source of physical “pleasure” – ready at hand, whenever one “finds an opportunity” – it would be equally easy to become addicted to it.
What harm does masturbation do to one's body? Masturbation is a regular sexual behavior. It produces guilt after ejaculation but, in moderate amounts, it causes no true damage to the organism. On the other hand, moderate masturbation can meet physiological needs, promote metabolism, and it can even help to improve sexual ability.
But when habitual masturbation starts to affect one's performance at what should be ordinary, everyday norm–something as simple as dozing off while driving home, not having the energy for work; going a day without fapping and you feel as though you're wobbling on your feet, then all this is telling you that you're masturbating too much! Not only does an obsession with this penis rivalry lead to psychological harm, but also has unhealthy effects on one’s physical well-being as described here:
Prostate injury is a major concern. If the prostate area is not cleared out regularly over years, then the risk for prostate afflictions grows significantly.
Psychic affects are equally severe. The act of masturbation can waste a lot of energy, resulting in poor concentration, insomnia, or fatigue.
There also are considerations regarding sexual function. Over stimulating the penis and having frequent erections can lead to fatigue and an awkward switch from sexual excitement to sexual inhibition -leading to perhaps early ejaculation or erectile dysfunction.
Masturbation, like eating a scrumptious meal, can certainly be pleasurable and delightful. However, like the age-old adage “too much of a good thing can be bad for you.” If somebody does obsess about masturbating, it can cause a lot of stress and misery.
How can I get rid of being addicted to too much masturbation? If you feel that you have developed a compulsive behavior around the act of masturbation, rest assured that there are a variety of different approaches to treating this addiction. Here are a few strategies you might want to try:
First of all, you need to improve your social activity. Try to not be alone or become bored. Find some things to do that you can actually show up to, even if it is just a walk in the park.
Next, strive to distract yourself. Try to take your mind off masturbating to reduce your cravings. At the time when it does happen, just distract yourself in something interesting to read or an exciting game.
Also, best to avoid porn as well. This somehow also leads to many being caught in the act of self abuse from their constant exposure to pornographic images and pornography. Therefore, it can be very helpful to limit your exposure to these stimulating pieces of information.
Finally, don't get in the trap of thinking all masturbation is bad. Addicted to masturbating doesn't mean you have to stop having all sex, forever, today! Touching yourself, also known as masturbation, is a completely normal and natural physical sensation and is good for you to do in moderation. It is important for us to be aware of the potential downside of overindulging, and to keep track of how often we are masturbating.
