HOW TO COPE WITH THE PROBLEM OF MASTURBATION

 Masturbation refers to the sexual stimulation of a person’s genitals, usually to the point of orgasm.  The stimulation can be performed manually, by other types of bodily contact , by the use of objects or tools or by some combination of these methods. Masturbation is classified into self masturbation and mutual masturbation. When an individual masturbate alone it is referred to as self masturbation. But when masturbation is done with a partner or several partners it is referred to as mutual masturbation.

 It is a well-known fact that masturbation is very common among young people mostly the male folk. The secret nature of the act has made many people ashamed to seek medical help. Most people especially young men and women have masturbated at different point in time.  Often people who engage in masturbation find it difficult to stop because they become addicted to it.  There is also the feeling of guilt or psychological effect among the person that does the act. They even find it difficult to share their problem with their friends or relations.  Married couples have also been found to engage in masturbation and this sometimes affects their relationship. Older people who engage in masturbation tend to overcome this habits easily because they have careers that take away their time unlike most youth that are less busy.

An individual who engage in masturbation tend to suffer from the following problem:

1. There is general weakness of the body

2. There is injury on the sexual organs because of frequent squeezing and manipulation

3. Male suffer from low sperm count because a lot of sperm is wasted in the acts

4. There is also damage to the heart and the nervous system because of the frequent masturbation

The following suggestions are the ways to avoid the habits of frequent masturbation. 

They are as follows:

1. Get married; with a partner around you will have ready access to a normal sex life.

2. Read decent books that will develop your minds.  Consult Religious and inspirational books

3    Avoid watching pornographic films, magazine and books.  These obscene materials will      destroy your moral values and encourage negative sexual habits.

4. Avoid being idle, get busy with leisure activity. Go for swimming, gardening etc

5. Make friends rather than shy away from people around you.  Have a chat with your neighbors,  friends, associates etc

In conclusion, if the above guideline is strictly adhered to, it will enable you to avoid the habit of masturbation. You should use your time on productive venture because that is the only way to stay healthy.