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what can I do to stop masturbating so frequently?
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what can I do to stop masturbating so frequently?

by Halfmoon52, Jun 27, 2009 11:53AM
I started having this problem ever since I was about 12 years old ( probably because that was around the time I found the playboy channel on TV). At first, I masturbated about once every 2 weeks. But by the time I was 14 I found myself doing 4 to 5 times a week. Now I'm 18 and I masturbate atleast once a day and I'm having some serious problems with putting this habit to a stop. What do I do? Is there some kind of method or cure for compulsive masturbation? Does it have any effect on my fertility?

by Ted A Grossbart, Ph.D., Jul 13, 2009 07:03AM
Is there a reason that you consider this a problem?  It may actually help your fertility.  The key question is if the behavior is a response to sexual needs or is an outlet for non-sexual agendas.

tg

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by Halfmoon52, Jun 30, 2009 02:44PM
Oh yeah, and I'm a guy, just so you know

by Ted A Grossbart, Ph.D., Jul 13, 2009 07:06AM
I don't think I have ever had a woman come in with this concern.  Plenty with compulsive sexual encounters, but not masturbation.

tg

by venkateshteja, Sep 22, 2009 09:30AM
A related discussion, Please let me know was started.
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