It isn’t hard to find a man or a woman who masturbate to satisfy a sexual need, and there’s nothing wrong in masturbating so long as it doesn’t interfere with your regular activities and relationships. Masturbation is perfectly normal and is in fact a healthy part of human sexuality, but it sometimes turns into a compulsive masturbating disorder which may even cause injury to your genitals. The good thing is that even if you’ve developed a compulsive masturbating disorder (CMD disorder), it doesn’t mean all is lost. There are some tips available to help you gather your self-discipline and take steps to control the urge of stimulating your genitals to satisfy your sexual needs.

What Is Compulsive Masturbating Disorder?

Compulsive masturbation disorder is a condition characterized by a constant urge to masturbate. It doesn’t always have to be with the use of pornography. It may appear as “binge” masturbation or be carried out in a scheduled program. It is always secretive and isolating. In serious cases, you may need to seek professional help to treat underlying obsessive behavior, anxiety, depression and the inability to maintain a healthy relationship.

Compulsive masturbating disorder definitely needs attention, but it is important to first tell if you’re really addicted to masturbation.

How to Tell If I Have Compulsive Masturbating Disorder

The frequency of masturbation for different people varies. Some may never do it or do it 2-3 times in their lives while others may do it 2-3 times a day. It is all normal and healthy because masturbation itself doesn’t have any deleterious effects. You’re addicted to it if you’ve started facing problems in your relationship due to masturbation and you can’t seem to change your behavior. Answer the following questions to know if you have a CMD disorder.

  • How good is your overall health? Has it changed after you started masturbating hard?

  • Are you not happy with your relationship, career or friendships and using masturbation as an escape?

  • Are your genitals bruised or sore?

  • Do you find it difficult to reach an orgasm alone or with your partner?

  • Are you having enough sexual encounters and sessions to satisfy your partner?

It is easy to notice that masturbation itself is not bad, but you term it bad when it starts affecting other aspects of your life. You’re probably fine if masturbation is only a “part” of your life, and not your ‘life". If it feels like a substitute for real life experiences, it’s time to seek help.

How to Overcome Compulsive Masturbating Disorder

Here are several tips to help you overcome your compulsive masturbating disorder.
1

Pick up a New Hobby

You’re masturbating probably because you have nothing else to expend your energy. You may be better off doing something that takes some time to master because it helps refocus your mind to enjoy delayed gratification. Start doing something productive: playing a musical instrument, writing or drawing. Engage in sports such as swimming, running, football, soccer, tennis or basketball. Playing a sport can relieve tension and make you feel happier. You may also consider volunteering your time by tutoring low-income students or raising money for charity.

2

Avoid Being Alone

It always helps to socialize with people, especially if you masturbate only when you feel lonely. Join clubs, invite people over and make new friends. Go out for a walk instead of sitting alone at home. You can always go out with friends, and even if they are not available, you can still find ways to avoid being alone. For instance, you can watch the game at a sports bar instead of watching it at home.

3

Block the Porn

Easy access to porn is always a reason why you always end up masturbating. Start with the following measures:

  • Install porn-blocking software on your PC. You may select a random password without knowing what it is to keep you strong.

  • Move your PC to a room where others can always see you.

  • Delete the porn you have saved and get rid of any physical collection of porn you have.

4

Set up a Reward System

It is not always easy to stop a masturbating addiction, and you may even relapse on occasions. Don’t bash yourself. Keep calm and ensure that you don’t let those little mistakes keep you from achieving your goal. The best thing to stay on track is to reward you. It could be anything like an ice cream cone or a new game enjoyed after a couple of weeks of no masturbation. You may even reward yourself with masturbation because the aim is to reduce frequency rather than completely stopping masturbating.

5

Seek Professional Help

When all the above solutions fail, you may consider seeking professional help to overcome the compulsive masturbating disorder. Here are some of the helpful resources:

  • Work with a sexual addiction treatment specialist. You may ask your doctor about a counseling provider and work with them to recover fast.

  • Dial the National Sexual Compulsives Anonymous number – you can call +1 212 606 3778 (international) or 1-800-977-HEAL (USA).

  • You can go online to find email lists, support groups and helpful websites to receive comprehensive sex addiction help.

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