In a Woody Allen film, a character once said not to knock masturbation because it’s sex with someone he loved. Masturbation addiction may seem like an odd concept to some people, especially in an age that’s been freed of sexually repressed thinking — it’s been some time since anyone believed that masturbation will grow hair on your palms or make you go blind. The common wisdom today is that masturbation is good for you and your body. For example, men who go without sex or masturbation at all, according to urologists, may be at risk for certain conditions, such as prostatitis. Studies have suggested that people who don’t have release may be at a higher risk for prostate cancer. If this is true, then why would anyone want to stop? You may wish to make the attempt, if you suspect masturbation has truly become an addiction.

How do you know if masturbation is an addiction for you? If you’re not a teenager, and you’re engaged in the masturbating several times in a day, if you’re sacrificing sleep or work or relationships for this activity, you could be addicted. Masturbation addiction is also often accompanied by an addiction to pornography as well, much like the way alcohol and cigarette smoking is associated.

If you find that most of your free time is spent searching for pornographic images, along with masturbation, if you find your genitals becoming sore, but most importantly, if you find yourself isolating from others in order to indulge in masturbation, then it may be time to either seek help or attempt to reduce the amount of attention with which you provide yourself.

Attempt first to cut back on the amount of times, taking small steps first, like a smoker cutting down on the number of cigarettes a day. Gradually work in longer and longer gaps between engaging in the activity. Some people respond better to going “cold turkey” and you might explore that, too. Do not become obsessed about blaming yourself if this latter method doesn’t succeed. It takes time to break away from any habit, especially one that’s a part of natural human drives. Attempt to occupy your time with other, non-sexual matters.

When the urge comes upon you, try switching activities in general or switch to another, non-sexual physical activity, such as exercise. While you can try to avoid the things that arouse you and move you back to the addictive habit, the truth is that behavior modification is difficult. If you feel that masturbation addiction is actually interfering with how you live your life, then you should seek out a qualified sex therapist or an addictionologist for professional care.

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