For a while I’ve been trying to quit porn due to my problems with ED. However, due to avoiding it and masturbation to ‘reboot’ my brain, whenever I get horny & masturbate, or whenever I accidentally stumble across something NSFW on the internet, I get overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety. Sweaty palms, increased heart rate and, almost like a self-fulfilling prophecy, erection problems. Has anyone experienced this and has anyone got any tips/suggestions for a more healthy relationship with porn and masturbation?
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Try reducing porn use and masturbation instead of avoiding it completely. This gives you the ability to shift your behavior slowly, have small wins you can build on, and start to notice what you actually like and what’s good for you. Set an easy goal and don’t beat yourself up if you make mistakes. It also helps to recognize the difference between horny, stressed, anxious, and bored. If you feel the urge, ask yourself which you feel. This will reduce the instances overall.
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I’ve been in the same position, it’s extremely frustrating. Believe in yourself, set a more manageable goal maybe like if you get triggered/horny over something and want to actually stop make the goal waiting 5 minutes. You can keep waiting 5 more after that etc.
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For me it was meditation and cbt exercises that got me to quit porn. I shouldn’t say quit forever but to stop for now as I address my psychological damage and repairs needed to get better erections. I also found sensate and massaging the base of my pecker has really helped as well. Soft penis pleasuring, all these tools have brought more feeling into my penis and reduced my addiction to porn.
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