there are no sure-fire methods to stop a person from masturbation. if you want to stop just stop. religious convictions aside masturbation is not harmful and it is not abnormal. the vast majority of people on this planet both male and female will masturbate. as a matter of fact it will help you to relieve sexual tension without putting you or a sexual partner at risk. if you are feeling morally guilty then talk to a trusted clergyman/priest to help you. i am a man in my early seventies and masturbate frequently. my wife is no longer sexually active and while i miss intercourse we are still close in other ways. masturbation is a good outlet and i've concluded it's even healthy! a wise old urologist told me once "come early and often! " as to the religious aspect of your question the only thing i would say is that masturbation is usually a solitary act and can become quite narcissistic and self-centered. as a relgious "progressive" i find nothing inimical about the act and rejoice that god has made it possible for me to enjoy my body in this way on occasion. religion is your problem not masturbation! you do not masturbate excessively in a way that might impare your health masturbation relieves tension. another way to relieve tension is to take up an active and exhaustive sport or some other activity that completely occupies your mind. idleness leaves time for thoughts of sex and masturbation. there is nothing wrong in masturbation many people do it so don't feel guilty about it. when ever your mind turns to something erotic: make it a habit to immediately think of something else that completely distracts. just don't carry on thinking of that erotic thing idea moment past pleasure the tension--you get the idea. in a few days you will look back and note that you didn't follow up on the thought or stimulation. it's not easy as it takes much practice in shifting the mind. while you may fail you can restart your persistence. take pleasure in the successes! i seem to have lost my answer or didn't post it properly but what i said was: as a man in his early 70s i'm glad i still masturbate and now without much guilt. my wife whom i love dearly is not sexually active but we remain close and in love and we are helpers for one another. while i miss intercourse i'm happy to be in touch with my body this way. as to religious aspects of your question if you are a member of a community of faith that finds the act sinful you have some choices that get down to: following the tenets or breaking them or leaving that community for a more progressive one. most intelligent believers would find no fault in masturbation. the only thing i can think of that is detrimental is its "solitariness" which can become narcissistic and self-centered. i hope this helps. holyprogressive
masturbation problem. how to stop? . hi . i am really addicted to masturbating. i have masturbated for every 2 days for 1 year now. it has gotten my self respect to the point where i might get depressed. i am religious and need to stop immediately. is it possible? are there any certain ways that can help me stop? please help asap.