can i stop masturbating??????

bakura · Newbie Joined: 09 May 2006 Posts: 24

hi i am 17 years old. the story goes like this: i havent touched my self for 16 days, a friend of mine told me that its impossible to stop masturbating. Is that true? i have been doing it since i was 10. Now we made a bet that i can quit it for at least 2 months..
Have you ever tried to stop masturbating? And how long did you managed to?

costateguise · Newbie Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 2

It is very possible to stop masturbating and it is nothing to be embarrassed about. Some people might find it pointless etc. But if you choose to stop masturbating for whatever reason whether it be for a bet like you said or something else. It is very possible. Two months is a long time in relation to masturbation so I would recommend reducing the amount of Milk, cheese, yoghurt and other dairy products in your diet. But don't stop having them just reduce them. This will reduce your sperm count and you wont get the same urge. I would then recommend speaking to a family member that is close to you and that you know you can trust, or a friend which you also know you can trust. Tell them whats going on, you don't have to make it sound embarrassing just laugh it off and ask how long they have gone before. You are 17 which is a very tricky age in relation with masturbating for obvious reasons. An idea might be to not stop but to just reduce the amount of times in a week to say two. And see how you do. Then push yourself to one. Then maybe one every two weeks and so on. Eventually you will stop because your body will lose the routine of you masturbating. And this will help. Reduce the amount of Pornographic Material you use, because this could start the problem all again. Because it becomes an addiction. If you have a girlfriend then Sexual Intercourse is one anwser. This isn't masturbating so it is one way out. But remember to take it step by step and not affect your life with it. If the urge becomes that desperate then fight it but don't go overboard and masturbate if it gets too bad. You can always try again. Wink

Guest · Guest

u can stop masturbationg whenever u want, i started t at 8 and decided to quit at 17, haven't masturbated for about 3-4 months.

bobby jim · Newbie Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 1

i have had this problem twice and it's nobody's fault but my own.

i started masturbating a long time ago when i was 9 or 10 and i didn't do it so often, but then it got worse, it was almost like an addiction when i decided to stop... i was about 12 when i stopped. But then it came back (my own fault) and sometimes i couldn't even help myself. but then i tried really hard and then i hadn't done it for about 2 months, then i did it again. what i was thinking was that it was something stupid really, i didn't want to do it, and didn't even like it... but still it kept happening. so i stopped looking at porn and i also tried doing alot of other things to take my mind of of it. That helped alot. Doing other things will take your mind off of it. also something you could do is put a picture of Mary, Jesus or a crucifix in your bathroom, or even wear a cross... if you see that, you will remember not to masturbate.

I still remember that it was always my own fault, people told me that it's impossible to stop, but if you think you can, then you can.

also another thing, when your in the shower, don't think about anything at all, just shower and get out (that helped me to).

Kirk C · Moderator Joined: 28 Apr 2008 Posts: 940

The first response above is the best. Shocked

All men masterbate. 60% may admit it, the other 40% are liers. Surprised

You can stop for a period of time, but your body will want to expell the unused sperm in "wet dreams" or nocternal emissions. This is not the same as masterbation, and you should have no shame in this. Embarassed

But, when it comes to choosing the lessor of two situations, you may find masterbation on your terms to be less messy to clean up. On the other hand, if your value system gives you problems about masterbating without a partner, or pleasuring yourself, you may choose to wait. Both are alright.

But if this troubles you, seek out a trusted advisor... like a counselor, religious leader, or clinic counselor. A doctor is also a good choice.

Good luck.

cport111 · Newbie Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 2

can i stop masturbating??????

LIFEFORM SOCIAL COMMUNITY NETWORK