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What can I do to better manage my overwhelming sexual desires by my own without a counsellor/psychologist? How can I stop masturbating and stop watching pornography?

Profile: Kelleyd83
Kelleyd83 on Oct 10, 2018
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Please refer to a post I just wrote regarding this. Pornography is a very strong addiction. It is like any other addiction in that it is very hard to just stop cold turkey, to say "no, I'm not going to do this anymore", and to move on. It is very hard for anyone struggling with addiction to do any of those things. That being said, pornography is unhealthy, or it was for me, in the sense that it distorted my healthy sexual development because I was introduced to things at a young age that my mind was not prepared to handle. As far as not seeing a psychologist, you are always welcome to talk to anyone who will listen on here, including me. Masturbation, in my opinion, is a normal thing that people do; however, pornography as a means to release, is not healthy. These are only opinions. Feel free to talk to me any time.
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Anonymous on Dec 5, 2018
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Don'ts: 1) stop watching any kind of images that shows women as only focus like porn, movies with Ratings, extreme songs 2) Avoid unappropriated talks 3)don't look women/girls as sexual comdity Do's 1) Try to go for walk everyday for an hour. make it a routine 2)keep yourself busy with work 3)watch healthy content that can build your personality. 4)Remain clean. 5)take bath daily. 6) Eat normal diet. Avoid eating too much of meat. 7) stay positive. 8)Marry if you can. 9)Respect yourself 10) keep your gaze low; stop noticing girls as sexual objects. 11) Respect everyone 12)keep internet speeds low and if you get urge to watch porn get out or sleep, take bath.
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LoneWolf1010 on Dec 19, 2018
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Indulge in other activities, like video games.. coz they are very addictive. You can make new friends and talk to em.. you can also do some activities like writing biography or maybe start reading a fiction u like.. You must understand and accept what you are feeling. This will which you wanna implement must be respected and followed. This will help on your self control and also keeps life busy. Maybe go one a trip or outing... Change makes lot of magical things.. change can make a person completely different than the past. I appreciate you have realised and reached out to 7 cups for help😊😊.
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Anonymous on Oct 11, 2019
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First of all, you are not alone in what you are experiencing. In general we all have sexual desires other than a minority of asexuals. This can also apply to mastubating. In general it is not an unhealthy habit for people without partners. Because it can release the sexual tension you might feel and it has other benefits too. The problem comes when you say you are overwhelmed by it. The first and foremost and the easiest way to deal with it is talking to a consultant about it and going step by step to solve it as they are actually trained especially for these cases. But if you dont want to talk to a psychologist, it means you probably are willing to go down the harder path of find a solution by your own. The need to watch pornography and constant masturbation, can both be a habit that needs to be broken and a solution to a situation. For example you might deal with chronic anxiety and this has been a way for you to both release you sexual and mental stress. In any case, the habit you have can not be solely removed, because there is something there causing you to go back to it. Either the cause should be solved and dealt with or it should be replaced by another habit that is as powerful in answering the need, hopefully a positive one.
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Anonymous on Apr 15, 2020
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It is completely healthy and normal to masturbate very so often, it can even improve health. However pornography can often cause unreal expectations and ruin real relationships. I would try to make that your motivation. Also occupying yourself with other activities can help. Try reading books, exercising, picking up a hobby like art or a sport. Also talking to someone every time you have the desire and think about if it is just because you are bored. Stress can also include your sexual drive. Managing it may make a big difference. Maybe try limiting the amount of times you do it per week as a start.
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Anonymous on May 15, 2020
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You are not alone in wanting to stop masturbating and watching pornography. These activities can become addictive. Wanting to stop is the first step, and I am confident that, with work and willpower, you will be able to overcome this. I would recommend reading the 7 Cups guide on "Understanding And Overcoming Your Addiction." There are support groups related to masturbation and pornography addiction over the internet, and learning more about them and opening up to them about your struggle can lead you to finding a community of supportive, like-minded people. In the end, it's important to be understanding with yourself. By being more mindful of your activities, and with perseverance, you will be able to overcome this.
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Anonymous on May 31, 2020
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One of the strongest tendencies in human biology is sexual desires. It takes considerable amount of focus,time and energy to overcome such desires. Having sexual desires and masturbation simply means you are redirecting your major energy towards such stuff. It means you are getting nothing in return. That's the first thing you need to realize. The second one is the types of food you take. You must understand, there are some kinds of foods which are culprits for those excessive thoughts. So know which foods encourage those desires and avoid them. You can go to quickglance123 blog there you can find articles. Some may get doubt that why the sexual part is there in world. It's just solely intended to generate off springs , nothing more than that. The last activity is to try to divert the energy to other areas. The most successful area opposite to sexual desires is spirituality. It's not about beleif or something. But when you start investing your energy into spirituality like yoga, mediation , books like autobiography of yogi , when you focus on such things automatically those desires will vanish. As I said earlier, it will definitely takes time and effort. You may fail in between. Don't disappoint , be consistent in diverting focus. Gradually you will attain mastery.
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eternalMusic21 on Jun 14, 2020
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You have to try to be busy or at least not be alone. Its a lot like a brain game. You have to pay close attention to your thoughts and be vary of any thoughts related to sexuality. Try mindfulness exercises for that. Also it will probably be harder in beginning so you also need accept your failures and there will be lot of them. You might also need to find good reasoning for strengthening your intention of avoiding those activities and thoughts. It is completely possible and achievable and you can do this. You will have to believe in yourself.
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LiliMonroe on Jun 20, 2020
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There's nothing wrong about some masturbating and porn, especially if you are a curious young teen who has just started to explore their sexuality. If you feel like your desires are really getting on your nerves in everyday life, just try to distract yourself from them by filling your time with some nice interesting activities, hobbies, friends, adventures, music, movies, books, sports, activities, there are so many things that can be exciting enough to get your mind off of unwanted thoughts. Simply make sure that your days are filled with interesting things and there's the right amount of room for healthy sexuality in your life.
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Anonymous on Jun 28, 2020
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this is perfectly normal for everyone to experience, okay? everyone goes through this stage in life, so there's nothing to be ashamed of. however, if this habit of yours is getting out of hand and affecting your life, or if it's borderline illegal and creepy, then it would be a good time to stop, and it's great that you acknowledge that. stopping is really hard, I will admit that, but most people watch it because they're bored. I would suggest finding something else to occupy your time. You could find a new hobby like going for a walk or doing exercise or reading and all that. The possibilities are endless. by finding something else to occupy your free time, you will have less time to think about watching porn and gradually, those thoughts will leave your mind altogether. sure, you may experience moments of weakness and temptation and it's easy to relapse, but you are strong and you can do this!! don't fall back into the pit after you had come so far. let's get it!
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