A guy alone with an erect penis can be forgiven for indulging in a little masturbation now and then. It’s fun, the equipment is readily available and when there’s nothing else to do, it alleviates boredom. There’s nothing wrong with masturbation, but sometimes a guy falls into a situation where he’s fondling himself a bit too often – or a bit too roughly. Learning to exercise an appropriate amount of masturbation control is necessary for good penis care, as well as for getting a guy out of the house now and then.
If a man has an actual masturbation addiction, he should seek help from a mental health professional. But for garden variety, everyday control problems, here are a few suggestions:
– Avoid pornography. This may seem like a no-brainer, but where the penis is concerned, the brain is often not consulted. Masturbation is more likely to occur when a man has an erect penis, and clearly the goal of male-oriented pornography is to bring about just such a state of arousal. Many men enjoy pornography while masturbating, but a man who is trying to bring things a little more under control shouldn’t put obvious temptation in his path.
– Go to the gym. Getting a proper amount of exercise often boosts the chemicals which bring about satisfaction and happiness, which can in turn make a man feel more interested in doing things he might not normally do otherwise. Since boredom can be a main motivating factor for masturbating, being involved and engaged in other distractions can be a plus. A man can get the same result from exercising at home, but actually getting out of the house and going to a gym makes the activity more social.
– Get some juice after the gym. Exercise boosts testosterone, which can make a man feel more sexually inclined. (If you get a frequent boner at the gym, this is one reason why.) It’s a good idea to go somewhere after the gym, such as a juice bar, to let the feeling subside a bit.
– Find a hobby. Again, avoiding boredom can be key to controlling masturbation. If all a guy does is sit around and watch TV or surf the internet without a purpose, boredom is bound to set in. (And surfing the net easily leads to watching a little porn.) This may be a good time to revive old hobbies and interests or to develop some new ones. A man needs to think about subjects that have an attraction for him and then start investigating them: collecting stamps, building models, hiking, cycling, gardening, collecting seashells, etc. The list is endless.
– Join a club. Once an interest has been identified, find a local organization of others with a similar interest. Sharing one’s interest with others makes the experience more enjoyable. It’s also a good way to meet other people, possibly someone that a man may take an interest in.
– Start a relationship. While men masturbate whether in a sexual relationship or not, most men masturbate less frequently when engaging in partner sex regularly. So being in a relationship may be another way of keeping masturbation more under control.
As stated, there’s nothing wrong with playing with one’s erect penis; but no guy likes to let masturbation be the controlling factor in his life. Whether a casual masturbator or someone who indulges frequently, masturbation often leads to a sore or raw penis. For this reason, using a top-drawer penis health cream (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) is essential. Choose a cream that includes a combination of a high-end emollient (Shea butter is an excellent choice) and a natural hydrator (such as vitamin E) to provide soothing relief. It’s also a good idea to select a cream with acetyl L-carnitine, which is neuroprotective; this can help in cases in which rough masturbation has caused some loss of sensation in the organ.
