A guy with only an erect penis can be forgiven for indulging in a little masturbation every once in a while. It’s fun, the team is available, and when there’s nothing else to do, it relieves boredom. There’s nothing wrong with masturbation, but sometimes a guy gets into a situation where he strokes himself too often, or too roughly. Learning to exercise an adequate amount of masturbation control is necessary for good penile care, as well as getting a guy out of the house from time to time.
If a man has a true addiction to masturbation, he should seek help from a mental health professional. But for the garden variety, everyday control problems, here are some suggestions:
– Avoid pornography. This may seem like a no-brainer, but when it comes to the penis, 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 pornography is to provoke that state of arousal. Many men enjoy porn while masturbating, but a man who is trying to control things a bit more should not put an obvious temptation in his way.
– Go to the gym. Getting the right amount of exercise often increases the chemicals that create satisfaction and happiness, which in turn can make a man more interested in doing things he normally wouldn’t do otherwise. Since boredom can be a primary motivating factor for masturbating, engaging in and engaging in other distractions can be to your advantage. A man can achieve the same result by exercising at home, but getting out of the house and going to the gym makes the activity more social.
– Have some juice after the gym. Exercise increases testosterone, which can make a man more sexually inclined. (If you get a boner frequently at the gym, this is one reason.) It’s a good idea to go somewhere after the gym, like a juice bar, to let the feeling settle down a bit.
– Find a hobby. Again, avoiding boredom can be key to controlling masturbation. If all a guy does is sit and watch TV or surf the internet aimlessly, boredom is likely to set in. (And surfing the net easily leads to watching some porn.) This can be a good time to revive old hobbies and interests or to develop some new ones. A man needs to think of subjects that appeal to him and then research them and get started: collecting stamps, building models, walking, biking, gardening, collecting seashells, etc. The list is endless.
– Join the 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 a man might be interested in.
– Start a relationship. While most men masturbate whether in a sexual relationship or not, most men masturbate less often when they have regular partnered sex. So being in a relationship can be another way to keep masturbation in check.
As stated, there is nothing wrong with playing with an erect penis; but no guy likes to let masturbation be the controlling factor in his life. Whether you’re an occasional masturbator or someone who indulges frequently, masturbation often leads to a sore or raw penis. For this reason, using a top-tier 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 a great option) and a natural moisturizer (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 where rough masturbation has caused some loss of sensation in the organ.