Sexual, Masturbation and Porn Addiction Help Forum

Hi.im 18 years.when i had 11 years i discovered masturbation .quickly it became an addiction.i found that this addiction may be because of hypersexuality ilness. But the think is that im affraid he will send me to a psychiatrist and i dont have the nerve to go there.any advice?

if you want my advice talk bout this as much as possible. professional help is ok i guess but i feel this forum is the best. doctors do not fully understand the power that this holds over us. sure they have done research and will listen to you but i would rather talk with someone that knows first hand the strong hold it can have. please visit this sight often and keep your head up.

I agree it can be frustrating seeking out professional help. There are not many therapists who specialize in sexual addiction. Not only that but even if they do specialize that doesn't mean the are teaching the correct recovery methods. I started to believe that no one could help and therapists just wanted to make money. Then one day I came across the online program that is below in my signature. Wow! It was developed by therapists who actually know what they are doing and its online. For the first time in my life I felt like I was learning the correct methods to get free of addiction and its so much more than just "controlling thoughts".

I feel the same as you man
I'm 15 and been doing it for 2 years
and been trying to stop for almost a year and a half probably
It is a really difficult road
but my advice is stick to this forum
talking about and it to people who can really relate can help out a lot
we gotta stick together

Regular masturbation, at least once or more a day, does not have any impact on your health or on your continuing abailty to have sex.Masturbation does not cause impotence or any other negative side effect. It is, in fact, healthy and good for you. You should do it several times a day.The only known side effect of masturbation is that it bring peace of mind and calmness to the soul.


Just solo sex dude, only difference between masturbation and intercourse: using a hand instead of a vagina for stimulation. Sex doesn't cause impotence or any other problems so why would solo sex?

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Welcome, Bran, to the forum. I think that it is great of you to share your struggles. I have also struggled for years to control this. I sympathize in a way with Brad's views because I think if one has such a view of masturbation as "solo sex, just with a hand instead of a vagina" there is nothing wrong with it and then there is no guilt. I think there is a real push today to recognize masturbation as healthy because virtually everyone does it, and most people seem to turn out okay. But, I think Brad is ignoring the more important issue of how we view sexuality and relationships, as well as the way that this addiction (combined with pornography, more often than not) can cause such addictive behaviors. I agree that the guilt is often self-destructive, but it does not cause the addictive behaviors. And I don't think that it is honoring to women to equate solo sex with sexual intercourse. Physically, there are similiarities of course, but it just seems wrong to me. I certainly would never try to make people feel guilt for masturbating, an activity I have done for 25 years. But, I think if someone is trying to get more self-control over actions that they consider to be harmful, it is good to encourage them, not to tell them they should just continue with this and embrace it. In the gospels, Jesus talks about the narrow way, about taking up our cross and following him. Though I can't say what this means for everyone, or even to tell the truth, for myself, I don't think that embracing masturbation and pornography is the answer. It is the path of least resistance for sure, and for some people it does not seem addictive or destructive, but for many of us it is. Bran, don't give up. Also, don't be discouraged or let guilt cause you to doubt that you are a young man who can give yourself to a woman who will fully satisfy your desires and will love you for who you are.