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I am addicted to masturbation

I am addicted to masturbation. Can you help me?

Question submitted on 9. December 2020 by

Corinne Rietmann says

Deine Sexpertin von GummiLove

You can be addicted to almost anything - alcohol, cigarettes, cell phones, food. Even sex. But if you frequently satisfy yourself, that doesn't mean you're addicted to masturbation! People who are addicted always behave in the same way in certain situations: the addict has an irresistible desire to experience certain feelings again and again. When the craving becomes so strong that it dominates you and you can't think about anything else, this is called addiction. However, the desire for masturbation is different. Of course, you may masturbate several times a day and constantly have to think about masturbation. But this is not unusual, especially during puberty. Because your desire is controlled by the hormones in your body. And you have no influence over them.

The good news is that the constant urge to masturbate will subside. This is when the hormonal changes in your body are complete.
However, if you really notice that it is really bothering you, you can get help at the counseling center in your canton.

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