Incorrect Dr Trish that especially men don't feel the need to mastubate. I can give you lots of social worker stories talking about this issue. Keep investigating. 😇🥰
When man or boys are in excessive habit of doing it. The body capacity to built testosterone gets hampered and can be one possible reason for low sperm count. If you're overdoing it . It might impact on your sexual life. This is bcoz stroking your penis teaches a solo act to your brain and once you doing frequently, your brain and body gets off only in your solo response.
@@captaincook8283 nope this is true...sometimes kindness make other people around turn into leech or even can be exploited by some people with narcissistic tendency... So to much kindness is spoiling other people... I have seen this many times
I got to the point where I did it for 3 hours a day and wasted so much time before eating and doing anything. I'm now currently 2 whole days without doing it. And I'm doing well so far, feeling accomplished. I want my old drive back.
SAY NO TO PORNOGRAPHY: Pornography is a mental driving agent for people who masturbate a lot. Avoid pornograpic images videos and searching for websites that can get you back in that thinking. Divert your mind and doing something else is one way that will help you. Begin working on your personal goals and tell yourself that you will achieve it. It does keep you strong. This will help you place your energy on other things and never leave you thinking of masturbating.
I watch these graphis when i was 17 and now am 22 i almost watch for 5 good yrs, i try my best to quite it but can't.and i alwayz hate when i was already enjoyed to watch more than 5 videos and get my target..dont know how to quite!!!
@@lonaxarisowadhan8726 For starters I would recommend you to engage in any activity which excites you the way you get excited by thinking about masturbation. Any high dopamine activity can be replaced with another which gives almost the same amount of dopamine. Just ensure that the activity is healthy in some form. For me it was going to the gym almost everyday, listening to music and playing online games with my friend(atleast I socialized with one person regularly). If possible, atleast let someone know about your problem because that way the person atleast you can share to someone when in the need of help. Also getting an accountability partner will help remove the notion of secrecy and private which encourages oneself in engaging in bad habits. Do not go on about searching about how to avoid watching porn as that will make your brain think about porn and you end up in the same situation. For like first 3-4 weeks avoid even the smallest of triggers. For me even the image of a girl in a tank top and shorts made my brain go to places where I did not want it to go. Start doing things which make you feel clean like for me I shower 2 times a day, hit the gym everyday or atleast do some physical activity, eat healthy(no junk or processed sugar foods). Lastly, if possible try to be as less shameful and guilty when relapsing. Honestly for me nothing has worked better for me than hitting the gym as it induces positive feelings and thoughts and on top of that I'm already too exhausted even for my dick to get hard. All the best bro and I believe that you can do it. Just have faith in yourself.
Good Dr. Trish you doing amazing job. And will stop from all this bad addiction in my brain. It’s killing me thru the inside. It causes memory problems. And a non-production Mechine at home with partner. THIS WILL STOP. Thank you so much.
Good stuff - glad that you made this video. So nice to hear someone talking about this in a scientific and sensible way instead of just saying that everything is ok.
Scientific? Where does Dr. Trish Leigh cite a single study--the journal, name of the researcher and specific conclusion? She claims that research on the prostate and masturbation is inconclusive--again without giving a source for that belief--but does not mention this from the National Institute of Health which negates her conclusion about masturbation: "Despite the lack of evidence for negative health effects of masturbation, abstinence from masturbation is frequently recommended as a strategy to improve one’s sexual self-regulation." Similarly, Exton et. al. in 2001 suggested. "On the level of physiological outcomes, thus, there is currently no evidence for any beneficial effects of abstinence from masturbation (notwithstanding endocrinological effects like an increase in serum testosterone.)" One more? This is from "The Archives of Sexual Behavior": "Recent psychological evidence in 2020 contradicted myths that excessive masturbation triggers health risks (such as reduced sperm quality in men). Most recently, studies suggest the activity can have effects on someone’s psychological health and well-being. There isn’t a defined amount of masturbation that’s “too much.” I have yet to see one of this woman's videos, which ultimately are sales pitches to buy her courses, in which she cites research specifically.
I’ve been a chronic masturbator since a teenager, I’m talking upwards to 7 times a day if I’m home alone. I’ve ripped skin down in my private area and still wasn’t enough to stop me, made me go more just from the fear of not being able to. I’m now 32. I have to work 10x harder with my wife now to finish than if i was to “take” care of myself. I don’t feel the same as i once used to and i feel disgusted with myself now. I am one week clean of touching myself now but clearly it’s getting difficult because that’s how i discovered this video in this moment. I’ve recently stopped chewing tobacco from something I’ve loved doing for 11 years and I’m 33 days clean on that so i have what it takes to not let it control me. To anybody out there struggling we got this.
You are not alone. None of us were. We were full Of shame and insecurity. And it does affect your self esteem. But try to be encouraged. It gets better and you can make up for the experiences and time you lost. It is never too late.
It affected me too and when im doing sex the real thing, sometimes i have to work really hard just to orgasm sometimes i can't even orgasm. It affected my sex life and my ability to make it a strong erection and staying it as erect as long as i can
Can’t tell you how true this is. I’ve gone from perpetually limp, to confident and “girthy” on its own. The masturbation addiction took hold of my life in my 20s, it’s a devastating rabbit hole to go down. I can’t tell you how fucking exciting it is to be in control of my sexuality again, it gives the penis the freedom to be healthy and natural (instead of be enslaved to the mind’s carnal whims.) that shit is a deep rabbit hole, man.. Edging is still a little bit of a problem. But I can pull myself out of it so much better now. My confidence with women is so much better. I smile to myself whenever I get a random slight erection during the day. Because it’s my sexuality normalizing itself again. I was so ashamed and embarrassed when I hit rock bottom (around 28 years old), this is such a hard journey- pun intended, because you get hard as the reward! Keep going strong, guys. I hope my testimony serves as motivation and extra discipline for some of you that are still in the thick of it.
Wow this is what is happening to me currently..last year from around jan my body penis soul and brain they existed differently they dont have any coordination a thing that made me almost kill myself...man for sure erecting randomly with this condition gives you a satisfaction man what will even make your brain think better than even more people if you just keen....just keep off masturbation for a healthy life
I was in a faith-based group for a few years, but still couldn't shake this addiction. I keep listening to the lies about how this isn't hurting me physiologically. Dr. Trish...I am grateful how forthcoming and honest you are in this video explaining everything and not sugar-coating the facts. I'm approaching my mid-50s, and I've had this chronic addiction of masturbating to porn since I was about 15 years old. A bit of personal history... I was sexually abused by my biological father between the ages of 10 and 14. I know that plays a part in this addiction, but I really want to regain my focus and have a sharper memory. My wife is supportive of whether I want to quit or not, but she knows I'm devastated by this behavior.
Praise be to God for the blessing of Islam, the Qur’an told us about this subject. God said, “Say to the believers to lower their gaze and guard their chastity. This is purer for them. Indeed, God is aware of what they make
This is honestly the best anti porn video ive seen. It sticks to the facts and I am so happy that at least one doctor says the truth. Unlike literally every other 'certified' speaker on this issue in main stream context.
Masturbating relaxes them for a while but creates a negative stigma towards themselves. 1. You get mentally disturbed 2. Difficulty in performing real sexual intercourse 3. Low sperm count 4. Premature ejaculation 5. Semen leakage 6 . Weak erection 7. You lose concentration on work or studies 8. Loss of memory 9. You become pervert 10. low self esteem
Actually it is a morally driven opinion piece, by a content owner who has no medical qualification to make such judgments, and presented as health advice. This lady is qualified as a child psychologist and « neuro coach », she is not a Urologist or even a General Practitioner.
@@Chrishagen The biggest asset of human being's mind is the critical thinking but unfortunately people's mind have been programmed to have a fixed education!
I am surprised..I am still going…It wouldn’t have possible without this community…I was really fed up and wanted to get out of it..Thank u Doctor…thank you everyone..❤️
Thank God you exist! This custom ruined my life for seven whole years in which I was sent to psychiatrists who pushed me to take medication! Lucky I didn't agree to take it. After seven years of not functioning after seeing your videos you gave me my life back, thank you!
One thing that really helped me quit masturbating was cutting down caffeine. Caffeine triggers a fight or flight response in our brain (adrenal glands), which can trigger anxiety. I often turned to masturbation to temporarily cope with anxiety. My anxiety is so much less after cutting down caffeine, as is the compulsion to masturbate. Not sure if anyone else has had a similar effect.
You're right. I'm a generally anxious person but I like coffee. When I drink it I even get aroused easily which has resulted in embarrassing erections. 😳 It makes me more aware, especially of good-looking people and I just get hyper! I work at night too so I sometimes need it. I am now trying to reduce and drink 3-4 x a week.
This is the best way to reduce the blood pressure and stress without pills. Also it produce Endorphine (happiness hormones), good against depression, etc.
It is temporary but then your baseline mood drops because you released a lot your happy hormones all at once from something that doesn’t benefit you or help you progress in life. Personally i do it three times a day
Went three times in a day and I could feel the negative effects right after and I started worrying ,so glad I left PMO behind and I’m on semen retention
00:00:01 - Introduction: Can You Masturbate Too Much? 00:00:45 - Masturbation Frequency and Its Implications 00:01:26 - Self-Soothing and Masturbation Dependency 00:02:00 - Healthy Masturbation vs. Fantasy and Pornography 00:03:18 - Effects on the Brain: Frontal Lobe and Reward Center 00:05:09 - Myths About Masturbation and Prostate Cancer 00:06:25 - Brain Tips and Seeking Help
@@don_d1997 maybe your lying to yourself with 0 scientific evidence to backup your claim and use it as a scapegoat of your insecurities of being able to find a partner when you masturbated
There are meds to reduce the cravings for alcohol, maybe there is something for this. Maybe start with your pcp if comfortable, maybe seek this person...
Also be careful with certain uncensored social media apps like twitter. Some people post porn related triggering things. They say abnormal opinions as normal things that just happens. Delete that app if it's doing that to you especially when you want to improve
As far as I know No Doctor ever talk about this too much as everybody talks masturbation is good natural blah blah blah... But you are the only one actually touched the core issue of what teenagers and singles are really concerned about, it's about limit!
I would never limit my little friend. He's the one who through tough times kept me going and relatively happy whenever I had a dry spell. He knows when its needed and I happily oblige. He makes me feel happy and my friend likes the way I play with him. And so does my other little friend back there. Her warmth, depth and sensitivity are without equal. They often get together and deliver some of the highest sexual thrills of my lifetime. Why would I deny myself pleasure of that magnitude ?
Because when you do that you are making God angry. He's a peeping Tom type and is always watching us, even in private! And when God gets angry he smites both the wicked and the good. He's an old man with declining eyesight after all, and God's aim gets a bit off sometimes when he's smiting. So when you masturbate you are hurting innocent people by getting God all upset. Stop this! Stop this now!
Thanks for making this video. This problem was a large part of why I was so awkward, unwilling to talk to girls, anxious, and complacent when I was a teenager. It ruined my social life for high school which could have been so much better otherwise. I realised it was the cause of everything later in my high school years, but the damage was done. At least I can say I am on the road to recovery now.
Dr. Trish, please I've been trapped in this situation for 9 years, leading to cognitive decline and emotional distress. I'm desperate for a way out and seeking your expertise to regain control over my life.
This comment is 2 months old. I really hope you still got this going, but even if you did't, we still got your back, and you definitely can do it again. And again and again till you make it. I promise you: it's going to be the best thing you did.
@@enoshsichilima5336 As soon as I came across this video it dawned on me what was wrong with me. So right at the moment I stopped cold turkey. Now I am certainly dealing with the with drawl symptoms but I’m just handling it the best I can, focusing on the end result.
It's so sad that the information in English is a lot more accurate that in our native language, this video basically covered the other 20 videos I watched trying to find a good answer about this topic; she went straight to the point and was incredibly clear, great video and info.
As a 32 year old man who is battling with Compulsive Pornography and masturbation addiction for 21 years. It make me realize I'm the problem that I allowed myself to be a slave to Compulsive Pornography and masturbation
This is sometimes too much to digest. But everything you're saying is correct. It's difficult to recognise this flat out, because we only have it running around at the back of our head, while we watch porn. When our conscious should be aware of this so that we can make the quick decision to not watch porn. The hours I waste to porn...sucks...but I can only go forward.
from this day im stopping, it has been continuous for to long, its time to stop. Thank you doc u gave me a huge motivation that i never felt before in my life. Thanks once again 🙏
Thank you. Everything you said makes sense. I wonder how I will feel if I can stop. It's very personal and embarrassing. I know WHY I do it but I can't stop because I'm trying to fill a void or need. Love, closeness, and respect from others and myself. I'm a Christian also, which makes me feel guilty that I am sinning.
Dr James Dobson once said There are those who masturbate and those who lie Practice self control Some men find that it takes the edge off and they are not as prone to looking around or having a one night stand or having an affair
I've read and watched many sexuologist and urologist materials. Only once I did encounter someone saying that even 2x per week is too much or that fantasy is damaging just like porn. Fuethermore the reason why NoFap movement is often laughed at is because staying off masturbation for 1 or 2 months produces effects that are highly individual. Many people won't feel a smallest budge in their mood, energy, motivation or libido. Based on your channel description I'm assuming (correct me if I'm wrong) you're working primarily with addicts, which isn't the most representative sample.
This is why I like TH-cam.. I'm sitting here in Germany and I can lend an ear to your content. And I hope you will get millions of subscriber, then this need to be heard worldwide, exspecially in todays day and age where pornography is in everyones pocket. Thank you for all your work 🙏🏻
Appreciate these videos greatly. Experiencing severe withdrawals while trying to quit P+M and I usually watch one of these channel videos as a replacement behavior to remind myself why I'm fighting
@@chadgallagher6811 Porn induced ED go away . But if it is because of some disease then u have to treat the disease like diabetes , hypertension, Heart problem. etc.
It’s so difficult to avoid, my wife was the first girl that said yes to a second date and she left me after 3 months of marriage and no one else since has even said yes to a date so I feel justified pleasuring myself.
Soo I am 25 years old and I used to smoke tabacco and masterbate w/ porn but now I’ve quit. I’m currently dealing with ED is there any way I can fix this problem. I’m 3months sober and 2months sober on weed ..
@@ralphlouis2705 Absolutely, I noticed enormous improvement after just a few weeks to a month after quitting it completely, stay strong, quitting is extremely difficult but very possible, believe in yourself!
Struggling with this... went nearly 2 weeks and slipped straight back into old habits. Going to try again from today. The issue is, I bet like myself many of us try to tackle this addiction alone due to embarrassment or shame. That takes quite a bit of mental strength when you're trying to undo years of this habit! I want more energy and confidence out of it. Day 1 lets go 💪🏼
The first thing to do on porn/masturbation is resolve to never stop fighting it, no matter how many times you fail....over time, you'll be able to go without failing longer and longer......then you gotta limit your triggers, as the 2nd step.
Thank you for this video, Trish. I have to constantly see the same study saying that ejaculating 21 times a month (what's wrong with these people) apparently reduces prostate cancer even though it obviously doesn't.
Some of us recognize that pursuit and entering into relationships to avoid masturbation can be dreadful. I find that relationships can be a lot of work, and I don't have enough enthusiasm to do a good job, so I'm actually doing everyone (who might be involved) a good turn. That includes myself. Yes, too much of a good thing is not good, and yes, some activities suffer because of less motivation, but I'm actually more content than if I had a relationship that is dysfunctional but being tolerated for occasional sex.
Try not to put too much emphasis on a relationship. Real Sex is nothing like porn it is way less stimulating. This is why young guys get addicted to porn cause they havent experienced real Sex so they think that's how it feels which just isn't true. Porn is like a heroin needle and a cancer. It's a trick.
At the end of the day you know your body better than anyone else, that's why it's a lot easier to masturbate than have sex with someone else. However, when it comes to sex with someone else, if you aren't compatible enough with that person, then call it a day imo, and wait to meet someone better suited than you.
Dear Dr. Trish, thank you for this video. I am in conflict situation between wish to live without sexual activities, including masturbation (I prefer single life), and fear of prostate cancer or maybe some other health issues. I am not doing it frequently, but still afraid to try to quit because of it. So I am in that kind of circle, not sure what to do.
Thank you so much i am going true some comments here i notice that this is a general problem but i believe that there's nothing is too difficult for our God to do i have been a slave to masturbation i ask God for forgiveness and the strength to overcome thank you once again Dr
Thank u doctor.It gave me a clean insight into this issue.My only problem is that I am unmarried and now I am 43.So , I have issues controlling it.But, I have learnt a lot from you that it has to be in limits.But, with so much work stress, financial diiffculties and being unmarried created lot of problems for me.I thank u for you advice.
The real danger is not masturbating enough! There is a huge margin of error in making such statement. To generalize it in these terms is confusing and unprofessional. Charlatans try to control every aspect of men and women's life! It would be the same to say driving a car is deadly. I would need to specify parameters to target a particular group with such comment.
I agree in substance with what's said and obviously the need to be strong rather stoic in the face of temptation but what I've often wondered is why is it that male masturbation is often labelled as harmful but haven't found on any corresponding studies on female masturbation Are they different or the same in destruction to one's health and wellbeing? I just wish there was a conclusive study on this.
Finally, someone, someone so credible is voicing out against an addiction so deleterious, with symptoms so consistent with the habit and giving advices on relinquishing it!
I’ve done it 10 to 15 times a day for over 10 years. Even before I started I was intrigued by porn and idk why at so young. I’m 20 now and for years I’ve been feeling like I’ve been deteriorating. I’m depressed constantly and can’t pull myself out of it. My confidence is low all the time and I feel like I’m living a double life cause no one knows ab my addiction. I’ve tried to stop and I always give in and I know it’s not good but I make excuses for it every time. It’s ruined so much in my life and I’m at the point now where I’m trying to seek help but I fail every time. This is something I grew up with and was intringued by at around the age of 6 or 7 all my brain development and everything went through that and I make excuses for it. I’m depressed and have been for awhile now. I’ve ruined everything I’ve been apart of I can’t stay focused and I feel like reality ain’t real all the time. And I feel that has something to do with watching porn all them times over and over it kinda brings my brain to a different place and not on earth if you know what I mean ? It’s weird I just wish it would go away and I pray a lot for it too.
I recommend learning grounding and meditation. There’s tons of information on the web for how to learn. I’ve been addicted to lots of things for many years. My porn addiction ruined many relationships over the years. The first step is to recognize that you have a problem. Then you need to seek help and this young lady is spot on and can help us in this area.
Just like any addiction the path out is Long and Hard😱 but with commitment and a will to succeed we'll ALL get there, 1st step has been watching this upload, it means you recognise it's a problem and wanna fix it well done.👍🏼👏🏼
I hate how true this is, i pretty much have all the side affects. Trying to remember what i just said or did 5 seconds ago is kinda scary. Hopefully i can get back on the right path.
Love dopamine! More please! What about the guy who lives alone because of circumstances, not choice? If he can't masturbate, he feels even more alone and forgotten. No car, no way to get away. What would you do?
I‘ve not masturbated since starting my 30 day challenge (on day 8) but today I’ve been struggling. I‘m currently feeling the need to go back. I‘m not sure if this is a natural one. Earlier in the day I was blindly feeling the need to touch myself. There weren’t any sexual images in my head. I went out to have a kickabout to get natural dopamine but now it’s midnight and I don’t know how to get that natural dopamine hit.
So I’m watching this video again, so if my body is telling me to masturbate and it’s Not all the time, or calling back to fantasy and I’m not consuming porn, it’s perfectly fine? Finding the difference between what’s a natural calling and the hijacker? How do I know if I’m just telling myself it’s natural? If I were to do it once, then the next time my brain asked for it was in 3 or 4 days rather than the next day, would it be natural?
That’s a good question. Especially when you’re turned on and you haven’t had any thoughts or seen anything sexy but randomly you’ll get Horney and I’m not talking about just a boner you can get a boner and still not feel sexual. But I’m talking about when you can literally feel it saying it wants pleasure. Is that natural or is that our temptations? The thing is too a peter is definitely a different body part it’s the one body part/limb that I have no control of it does it’s own thing. How do I fight back that when my private is literally telling me to touch it? Good question!
Good luck. These anti porn hysteria loonies usually tie everything back into religion and use mental gymnastics I highly doubt its common for people to be watching pornography for hours. The rest of us just need relief before bed.
I don't watch porn but I've been doing it twice daily for 40 years am now 64 and feeling OK it relieves tension and makes me relaxed am not going to stop
I tend to agree...what is so wrong about but feeling good? We are all different. Yes, I understand if someone is doing it 10 times a day or something like that, but with moderation what is the big deal...I believe the axiom you do you and I will do me as far as expression of sexuality. What about couples who have sex but are miserable? That's not healthy either.
If you don't masterbate, what do you do with people who have no partner or the partner refuses to have sex with you, what is your solution? Chase a women in the street? Getting sued fir sexual harassment?
I agree, I'm 73 and have been masturbating since I was 13. I'm not a college educated person like the Doc and I have not noticed any of the symptoms she speaks of. She's probably right in some aspects but to me I guess people are different and I will probably continue as long as I can.
save this one to your favorites fellas for repeat viewings. Internalize it because it vindicates what's been said before and most likely will be said again here. 👍👍👍
The dangers of masturbation are nowhere near as serious as the dangers of dating, marriage, divorce, unplanned pregnancy, STD's etc. Men are tired of being taken advantaged of. So they are pleasing themselves. Good for them.
Besides anxiety, condemnation and fear and overall depression. This is about porn, which, when you detach from porn is good, but most young men and old men who do this, like she said, masturbate to porn which causes a downward cycle in the body and mind and spirit!
I agree 100%. Living in the uk for 3 decades women do not exist whether they are good or bad. They love being single that's why statistics say 50% of western people will be single in the next decades. I found British women far too unloving and quick to end a long term relationship sometime for no hard reason. I come from Algeria women are too caring and do not think of dumping their men so you feel secure and in peace.
Personal question sorry but this is personal for me too I don’t like talking about this. But how do you wash yourself and not touch that sweet spot when you clean? It doesn’t happen to me all the time but it happens more than I’d like and I’m not going to stop with my personal hygiene especially on the private areas of my body.
I quit as a new years resolution and made it as far as April. From april to may 11th ive done it 3 times and I would be lying if i said i didnt feel a sense of impending doom. Everytime i relapse i feel deep regret and i try to combat it with the notion that if i was in a commited relationship id be doing the deed once a month at the very least; this train of reasoning seems rather sound yet something about masterbation feels inherently wrong. Ive had a person tell me semen or sperm is actually spinal or brain fluid and ive also studied taoism which associated semen/sperm with what they call jing which finite and tied to male vitality. I was doing so well and then i went off the deep end..
It is very difficult to go a whole week... i went for a couple of days... like i was doing way less than normal... i would go like to 3 days, but i would feel so stressed.. like.. i felt so bad.. do you have somewhere we can chat... im one of those cases that are kinda severe... i kind of need help
Unfortunately most men will never share something like this with a medical doctor unless the doc suspects and "coaches" the patient. Then and only then may an admission occur.
Yes I’m only sharing it here because everyone else is they relate and it’s on the internet I definitely couldn’t look someone face to face and bring up my problem I’d never show my face around them or anyone they know again.
Many thanks for this advice. I try as much as possible to stay away from masturbation. I am in my first week. I will leave my comment here and come back after a while to see better results and test myself if I am able to do so.
Dr. Leigh, would you be willing to contrast the neurological effect sizes of different porn and/or masturbation frequencies versus other dopamine-heavy behaviors, such as monogamous and non-monogamous sex, social media use, video games, online shopping, Tinder/dating apps, drug use (recreational and/or prescription), coffee/stimulant use, etc.? It would also be very interesting to see a video about how serotonin ties into these types of behaviors and how each contrasts in relative dopamine-serotonin activity.
I have been trying to find the numbers on it and haven’t been able to nail them down. But I would love to be able to do this. I will keep digging. If not I can definitely make an opinion video based upon what I know, what I’ve read, and other professionals that I’ve talked with this about.
Can I tell you how I stopped masturbating after 19 years non stop? -I made an oath to God by swearing never to masturbate ever again using rain water and olive oil in a bottle, and speaking over it as I poured it on the ground. I told God to make calamity of the highest order befall me should I ever go back to it! And I fear God!!!!!!!!!!!!
Same bro. Being doing it since childhood. But It's hard to stop. I wish I was an angel born in heaven serving God😢. Being human is like you're god, it's your will and choice to do good things or bad. But there are consequences to it. I took a fast from masturbation but the urge was too strong, until I broke it after the 3rd week and it was so damn gooood man that I had a high libido.
I got retinal vein occlusion and I am losing my right eye! And I know directly it comes from masturbation that causes headaches and tension in eye veins and changes physiological aspects of brain. I am so sad to know it late. Maybe I regain health in the eye after quitting this evil driven habit
I’m a man and I have a healthy sex drive and some days the urge for an orgasm eats at me at the beginning of the day so much that I can’t think straight and I have to stop things and have an orgasm. Once done I can feel better and get on with my day with focus.
I’m a professional who deals with this and other issues dealing with sexuality. The main problem with this vid is that it only addresses male maturation. Females also can be compulsive masturbators. Since the advent of the internet, studies show that almost as women watch porn as men and the number is growing. Whether you’re a man or a woman, watching porn is nothing more than a means to an end. And that end is masturbation.🤔
@@DrTrishLeigh I am having a problem with that and i want it to go away so badly and I wish I could go back in time and fix the mistake I did 😢 is there any way to help me like not doing for 3 weeks does they help my brain to forget?
Alright,alright!This is great information for males only.But females do masturbate too much as well.I am a male but it would be great to be informed about female masturbation as well.Thanks for posting this on and keep up with your great work.
indeed. i was going to make the same comment here. I am glad other intelligent people have already brought it up. Science reveals that some women masturbate multiple times daily. How about that? Would you please address this issue as well? In your talk you're not even mentioning women as species whom masturbate! This video is not complete. Hope you can do something about it. Thank you,
Thanks a lot doctor. Don't masturbare too much. Your prostate is also getting tired because of that activity. Don't think there's no more tomorrow. Learn how to rest.
How do you think too much focus on sexual urges impacts overall well-being? Let’s discuss your thoughts on finding a balance!
Incorrect Dr Trish that especially men don't feel the need to mastubate. I can give you lots of social worker stories talking about this issue. Keep investigating. 😇🥰
General rule of life: "Anything too much is bad, even beeing too kind."
😖 damn.. and I like being polite
When man or boys are in excessive habit of doing it. The body capacity to built testosterone gets hampered and can be one possible reason for low sperm count.
If you're overdoing it . It might impact on your sexual life. This is bcoz stroking your penis teaches a solo act to your brain and once you doing frequently, your brain and body gets off only in your solo response.
This is the most ridiculous shit I ever heard in my life😵💫😱🤣
So untrue
@@captaincook8283 nope this is true...sometimes kindness make other people around turn into leech or even can be exploited by some people with narcissistic tendency... So to much kindness is spoiling other people... I have seen this many times
''control your brain or it controls you'' well said
It comes from the heart and not the brain, get it right dude!
The reason is, that the brain is a very powerful organ.
I got to the point where I did it for 3 hours a day and wasted so much time before eating and doing anything. I'm now currently 2 whole days without doing it. And I'm doing well so far, feeling accomplished. I want my old drive back.
Man I’m glad I’m not alone on this.. I’ve had tons of 2-3 hour sessions. Not proud of it but it’s sketching I haven’t been able to control.
Same, wasted far too much time on it.
Same,let's be strong and change
Same here 😭😂. I'm keep trying to force myself to stop but it's so hard. Think I might be addicted.
@@rivvy2138same
This woman has just described my life in 07 minutes 😮 ...
Real
It’s been only 5 days since quitting porn and frequent masturbation and I am already experiencing more productivity at work and overall well-being.
SAY NO TO PORNOGRAPHY: Pornography is a mental driving agent for people who masturbate a lot. Avoid pornograpic images videos and searching for websites that can get you back in that thinking.
Divert your mind and doing something else is one way that will help you. Begin working on your personal goals and tell yourself that you will achieve it. It does keep you strong. This will help you place your energy on other things and never leave you thinking of masturbating.
Mine is only for self pleasure, not your reason. Trying to cut on it, it's a little difficult for nearly once a night
I watch these graphis when i was 17 and now am 22 i almost watch for 5 good yrs, i try my best to quite it but can't.and i alwayz hate when i was already enjoyed to watch more than 5 videos and get my target..dont know how to quite!!!
@@lonaxarisowadhan8726 For starters I would recommend you to engage in any activity which excites you the way you get excited by thinking about masturbation. Any high dopamine activity can be replaced with another which gives almost the same amount of dopamine. Just ensure that the activity is healthy in some form. For me it was going to the gym almost everyday, listening to music and playing online games with my friend(atleast I socialized with one person regularly). If possible, atleast let someone know about your problem because that way the person atleast you can share to someone when in the need of help. Also getting an accountability partner will help remove the notion of secrecy and private which encourages oneself in engaging in bad habits. Do not go on about searching about how to avoid watching porn as that will make your brain think about porn and you end up in the same situation. For like first 3-4 weeks avoid even the smallest of triggers. For me even the image of a girl in a tank top and shorts made my brain go to places where I did not want it to go. Start doing things which make you feel clean like for me I shower 2 times a day, hit the gym everyday or atleast do some physical activity, eat healthy(no junk or processed sugar foods). Lastly, if possible try to be as less shameful and guilty when relapsing.
Honestly for me nothing has worked better for me than hitting the gym as it induces positive feelings and thoughts and on top of that I'm already too exhausted even for my dick to get hard. All the best bro and I believe that you can do it. Just have faith in yourself.
Good Dr. Trish you doing amazing job. And will stop from all this bad addiction in my brain. It’s killing me thru the inside. It causes memory problems. And a non-production Mechine at home with partner. THIS WILL STOP. Thank you so much.
Good stuff - glad that you made this video. So nice to hear someone talking about this in a scientific and sensible way instead of just saying that everything is ok.
Scientific? Where does Dr. Trish Leigh cite a single study--the journal, name of the researcher and specific conclusion? She claims that research on the prostate and masturbation is inconclusive--again without giving a source for that belief--but does not mention this from the National Institute of Health which negates her conclusion about masturbation:
"Despite the lack of evidence for negative health effects of masturbation, abstinence from masturbation is frequently recommended as a strategy to improve one’s sexual
self-regulation."
Similarly, Exton et. al. in 2001 suggested.
"On the level of physiological outcomes, thus, there is currently no evidence for any beneficial effects of abstinence from masturbation (notwithstanding endocrinological effects like an increase in serum testosterone.)"
One more? This is from "The Archives of Sexual Behavior":
"Recent psychological evidence in 2020 contradicted myths that excessive masturbation triggers health risks (such as reduced sperm quality in men). Most recently, studies suggest the activity can have effects on someone’s psychological health and well-being. There isn’t a defined amount of masturbation that’s “too much.”
I have yet to see one of this woman's videos, which ultimately are sales pitches to buy her courses, in which she cites research specifically.
Harmful, get right with God
I’ve been a chronic masturbator since a teenager, I’m talking upwards to 7 times a day if I’m home alone. I’ve ripped skin down in my private area and still wasn’t enough to stop me, made me go more just from the fear of not being able to. I’m now 32. I have to work 10x harder with my wife now to finish than if i was to “take” care of myself. I don’t feel the same as i once used to and i feel disgusted with myself now. I am one week clean of touching myself now but clearly it’s getting difficult because that’s how i discovered this video in this moment. I’ve recently stopped chewing tobacco from something I’ve loved doing for 11 years and I’m 33 days clean on that so i have what it takes to not let it control me. To anybody out there struggling we got this.
Try looking at some nofap videos.
Great step you are taking. Do you experience urinary issues too?
You are not alone. None of us were. We were full
Of shame and insecurity. And it does affect your self esteem. But try to be encouraged. It gets better and you can make up for the experiences and time you lost.
It is never too late.
Oh man. Praying healing for you. 🙏
It affected me too and when im doing sex the real thing, sometimes i have to work really hard just to orgasm sometimes i can't even orgasm. It affected my sex life and my ability to make it a strong erection and staying it as erect as long as i can
She's right, we need to pull ourselves together.
That's a little sus... I don't want to be pulling anyone 😂
@@LeonLionHeart 🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😊
U think? 🤔
In what way ?
Can’t tell you how true this is. I’ve gone from perpetually limp, to confident and “girthy” on its own. The masturbation addiction took hold of my life in my 20s, it’s a devastating rabbit hole to go down. I can’t tell you how fucking exciting it is to be in control of my sexuality again, it gives the penis the freedom to be healthy and natural (instead of be enslaved to the mind’s carnal whims.) that shit is a deep rabbit hole, man..
Edging is still a little bit of a problem. But I can pull myself out of it so much better now. My confidence with women is so much better. I smile to myself whenever I get a random slight erection during the day. Because it’s my sexuality normalizing itself again. I was so ashamed and embarrassed when I hit rock bottom (around 28 years old), this is such a hard journey- pun intended, because you get hard as the reward! Keep going strong, guys. I hope my testimony serves as motivation and extra discipline for some of you that are still in the thick of it.
How long did it take to be cured or back to normal?
It is motivation. Thanks brother
Wow this is what is happening to me currently..last year from around jan my body penis soul and brain they existed differently they dont have any coordination a thing that made me almost kill myself...man for sure erecting randomly with this condition gives you a satisfaction man what will even make your brain think better than even more people if you just keen....just keep off masturbation for a healthy life
After what time you was feeling normal?
How did you fix it man
I was in a faith-based group for a few years, but still couldn't shake this addiction. I keep listening to the lies about how this isn't hurting me physiologically. Dr. Trish...I am grateful how forthcoming and honest you are in this video explaining everything and not sugar-coating the facts. I'm approaching my mid-50s, and I've had this chronic addiction of masturbating to porn since I was about 15 years old. A bit of personal history... I was sexually abused by my biological father between the ages of 10 and 14. I know that plays a part in this addiction, but I really want to regain my focus and have a sharper memory. My wife is supportive of whether I want to quit or not, but she knows I'm devastated by this behavior.
Praise be to God for the blessing of Islam, the Qur’an told us about this subject. God said, “Say to the believers to lower their gaze and guard their chastity. This is purer for them. Indeed, God is aware of what they make
Same here. Only it was a babysitter. And I was 3
@Beyond2day I'm a Muslim, thank God, I read something about Islam, we ordered memorize the vulva and turn a blind eye to women
My thoughts and prayers to you. Childhood trauma can be hard to overcome in a healthy manner but there's always hope.
@@IliaprodPraise be to God for the blessing of Islam and Ramadan
(And those who guard their private parts)
This is honestly the best anti porn video ive seen. It sticks to the facts and I am so happy that at least one doctor says the truth. Unlike literally every other 'certified' speaker on this issue in main stream context.
Masturbating relaxes them for a while but creates a negative stigma towards themselves.
1. You get mentally disturbed
2. Difficulty in performing real sexual intercourse
3. Low sperm count
4. Premature ejaculation
5. Semen leakage
6 . Weak erection
7. You lose concentration on work or studies
8. Loss of memory
9. You become pervert
10. low self esteem
Wow that sounds like a paid for line if i heard one
Actually it is a morally driven opinion piece, by a content owner who has no medical qualification to make such judgments, and presented as health advice. This lady is qualified as a child psychologist and « neuro coach », she is not a Urologist or even a General Practitioner.
Yo
@@Chrishagen The biggest asset of human being's mind is the critical thinking but unfortunately people's mind have been programmed to have a fixed education!
I am surprised..I am still going…It wouldn’t have possible without this community…I was really fed up and wanted to get out of it..Thank u Doctor…thank you everyone..❤️
keep it up
Your not alone. Everyone on Earth is struggling we all just live in different places with same problems
Stay strong! We gotchu brother
Stay strong bro, you deserve a happy life!
Same here I really want to move forward in my life. Stay on the grind fellow gentlemen
Thank God you exist!
This custom ruined my life for seven whole years in which I was sent to psychiatrists who pushed me to take medication! Lucky I didn't agree to take it. After seven years of not functioning after seeing your videos you gave me my life back, thank you!
Please tell me how you cured your problem.
After watching this video I feel a right Wanker ! 🤡😢😭
😂😂@@KeithMather-r4g
Let's all work together guys
Please tell me how you cured your problems
Doing anything "too much" is bad for you because "too much" is, by definition, the point at which it becomes bad for you.
That’s easier said than done
I’m glad there is video on the topic that includes sound. I can’t see the video portion as I went blind in my teenage years.
One thing that really helped me quit masturbating was cutting down caffeine. Caffeine triggers a fight or flight response in our brain (adrenal glands), which can trigger anxiety. I often turned to masturbation to temporarily cope with anxiety. My anxiety is so much less after cutting down caffeine, as is the compulsion to masturbate. Not sure if anyone else has had a similar effect.
Interesting.
You're right. I'm a generally anxious person but I like coffee. When I drink it I even get aroused easily which has resulted in embarrassing erections. 😳 It makes me more aware, especially of good-looking people and I just get hyper! I work at night too so I sometimes need it. I am now trying to reduce and drink 3-4 x a week.
This is the best way to reduce the blood pressure and stress without pills. Also it produce Endorphine (happiness hormones), good against depression, etc.
Then females where go for own desires she love with pets like doggies donkey monkey ect
No. If you do it too much, your energy drops, and you will get depressed.
It is temporary but then your baseline mood drops because you released a lot your happy hormones all at once from something that doesn’t benefit you or help you progress in life. Personally i do it three times a day
@@jamesoncarr3862 that is way too much
Went three times in a day and I could feel the negative effects right after and I started worrying ,so glad I left PMO behind and I’m on semen retention
Do you know the significance of your name, Shem??
Nofap
Men who are in the habit of masturbating more than the optimum times are basically dealing with their anxiety and depression in their own way.
Good man
Semen retention can contribute to prostate cancer.
00:00:01 - Introduction: Can You Masturbate Too Much?
00:00:45 - Masturbation Frequency and Its Implications
00:01:26 - Self-Soothing and Masturbation Dependency
00:02:00 - Healthy Masturbation vs. Fantasy and Pornography
00:03:18 - Effects on the Brain: Frontal Lobe and Reward Center
00:05:09 - Myths About Masturbation and Prostate Cancer
00:06:25 - Brain Tips and Seeking Help
Well, clearly this does not apply to everyone. I felt much worse, physically and mentally, after abstaining from masturbation.
Maybe you're flatlining
@@don_d1997 maybe your lying to yourself with 0 scientific evidence to backup your claim and use it as a scapegoat of your insecurities of being able to find a partner when you masturbated
There are meds to reduce the cravings for alcohol, maybe there is something for this. Maybe start with your pcp if comfortable, maybe seek this person...
Lol that's the withdrawal.
Same here.In fact I felt sick for a week following with long lasting low motivation and brain fog there after for some months.
Also be careful with certain uncensored social media apps like twitter. Some people post porn related triggering things. They say abnormal opinions as normal things that just happens. Delete that app if it's doing that to you especially when you want to improve
As far as I know No Doctor ever talk about this too much as everybody talks masturbation is good natural blah blah blah... But you are the only one actually touched the core issue of what teenagers and singles are really concerned about, it's about limit!
Thanks!
Appreciate this!
I love it no time wasting you go straight to the point. Thankyou so much ❤️
Thank you my friend!
@@DrTrishLeigh you're most welcome Doctor 😊
@@DrTrishLeighI'm a 32 year old spring chicken that does it every day and night, Doc. I thank God every day that I have a healthy pickle! 🙏 🥒 💧
@@DrTrishLeighwhat do I do when I’m already blind and have hair growing on my palms?
I would never limit my little friend. He's the one who through tough times kept me going and relatively happy whenever I had a dry spell. He knows when its needed and I happily oblige. He makes me feel happy and my friend likes the way I play with him. And so does my other little friend back there. Her warmth, depth and sensitivity are without equal. They often get together and deliver some of the highest sexual thrills of my lifetime. Why would I deny myself pleasure of that magnitude ?
Because when you do that you are making God angry. He's a peeping Tom type and is always watching us, even in private! And when God gets angry he smites both the wicked and the good. He's an old man with declining eyesight after all, and God's aim gets a bit off sometimes when he's smiting. So when you masturbate you are hurting innocent people by getting God all upset. Stop this! Stop this now!
That what it was self soothing… I never realized this for myself. Thank you! I hope this is the start of something amazing!
Thanks for making this video. This problem was a large part of why I was so awkward, unwilling to talk to girls, anxious, and complacent when I was a teenager. It ruined my social life for high school which could have been so much better otherwise. I realised it was the cause of everything later in my high school years, but the damage was done. At least I can say I am on the road to recovery now.
Actually you were lucky. They turn into old hags fast and you would be supporting her and kids.
Trd nugentsnd chins pistol...the2 smmt
I also suffered the same thing in my high school year's 😞
Me too....had girls coming for me but I wasn't interested but opted for masturbating. On the way to recovery
Dr. Trish, please I've been trapped in this situation for 9 years, leading to cognitive decline and emotional distress. I'm desperate for a way out and seeking your expertise to regain control over my life.
Day 17. The urges have subsided for now. Feeling pretty good today.
hey,I think most people like sex,don't feel bad because you're human.
I have times where the desire subsides then other times where I get freaky strong sexual imagery going through my mind
@@arturoacosta6583 it has nothing to do with sex my guy
This comment is 2 months old. I really hope you still got this going, but even if you did't, we still got your back, and you definitely can do it again. And again and again till you make it. I promise you: it's going to be the best thing you did.
@@BungeeRooster I'm stuck at home with COVID. 🙁. Probably makes it easier to relapse when you can't get out and socialize
You have literally saved me from a nightmare ive been experiencing for 25+ years. Thank you
Goddamn
Could we help each other to stop. If so please please drop me a way I can contact you like WhatsApp or something. I really need help
@@enoshsichilima5336 As soon as I came across this video it dawned on me what was wrong with me. So right at the moment I stopped cold turkey. Now I am certainly dealing with the with drawl symptoms but I’m just handling it the best I can, focusing on the end result.
Oh please dont encourage her. This is nonsense !!!
@@tommac21porn addict talking
It's so sad that the information in English is a lot more accurate that in our native language, this video basically covered the other 20 videos I watched trying to find a good answer about this topic; she went straight to the point and was incredibly clear, great video and info.
As a 32 year old man who is battling with Compulsive Pornography and masturbation addiction for 21 years. It make me realize I'm the problem that I allowed myself to be a slave to Compulsive Pornography and masturbation
Yeah , but what else ya got to do ? 😏
How are u right now ?
Bro are you okay now?
not just you tho..........simply too easy to find porn......
a bit like being an alcoholic working in a pub !
Yeah, you’re definitely the problem
This is sometimes too much to digest. But everything you're saying is correct. It's difficult to recognise this flat out, because we only have it running around at the back of our head, while we watch porn. When our conscious should be aware of this so that we can make the quick decision to not watch porn.
The hours I waste to porn...sucks...but I can only go forward.
If it’s tooo much to digest then you’re addicted. Be the best version of yourself 👌🏼
2-7 times a week? For a teenager in late teens those are rookie numbers ma’am. Twice a day is standard.
Exactly. What does she know!?
Because it is common does not mean it is good for you.
I agree, she's talking a load of nonsense in this video. Quite shameful for someone with a Dr prefix to their name.
twice a day is average. usually i can go up to 5 times a day.
They are rookie numbers but that doesn't mean it is good for us. Coomers gonna cope.
This is the start of my journey to good life and free from this messed up addiction
There are far worse addictions than bashing the bishop every once in a while.
Dr Leigh Masturbates way too much, and she knows it!
There are far worse addictions than masturbation.
I could only listen to this as my eyesight is so bad, don't know why.
That’s beautiful!! I’ve got such hairy hands that it’s hard to scroll down!!
I thought you would include FEMALE masturbation as well, since it happens for women too, and not just men
from this day im stopping, it has been continuous for to long, its time to stop. Thank you doc u gave me a huge motivation that i never felt before in my life. Thanks once again 🙏
Don't be a quitter, because some strange woman gives only an opinion. Here's my opinion keep doing what you do !! 🤣
Thank you. Everything you said makes sense. I wonder how I will feel if I can stop. It's very personal and embarrassing. I know WHY I do it but I can't stop because I'm trying to fill a void or need. Love, closeness, and respect from others and myself. I'm a Christian also, which makes me feel guilty that I am sinning.
Christianity is false. Don’t worry about it
You are NOT sinning.
Dr James Dobson once said
There are those who masturbate and those who lie
Practice self control
Some men find that it takes the edge off and they are not as prone to looking around or having a one night stand or having an affair
I've read and watched many sexuologist and urologist materials. Only once I did encounter someone saying that even 2x per week is too much or that fantasy is damaging just like porn. Fuethermore the reason why NoFap movement is often laughed at is because staying off masturbation for 1 or 2 months produces effects that are highly individual. Many people won't feel a smallest budge in their mood, energy, motivation or libido.
Based on your channel description I'm assuming (correct me if I'm wrong) you're working primarily with addicts, which isn't the most representative sample.
Interesting that rarely any doctor talks about this. But every side effect you've mentioned I've experienced it 110% of the time after pmo.
Watch her now you fixed, this your problem not using your own brain, that's depressing.
Now how are you doing ? Means what is conditions now? Did you quit masturbation?
This is why I like TH-cam.. I'm sitting here in Germany and I can lend an ear to your content. And I hope you will get millions of subscriber, then this need to be heard worldwide, exspecially in todays day and age where pornography is in everyones pocket. Thank you for all your work 🙏🏻
Ok Adolph
Appreciate these videos greatly. Experiencing severe withdrawals while trying to quit P+M and I usually watch one of these channel videos as a replacement behavior to remind myself why I'm fighting
Dr. Trish, you are doing an amazing job helping people like me by explaining the effects of pornography and how to stop it. Thank you so much
What is amazing about someone giv6an opinion. Everybody has one. Heres mine keep masturbating its harmless
20months nofap so far and feeling amazing. Too much of anything is unbalanced. I'm 58yrs old and truly on point. Do it men
Did you have ed prior to doing this and if so, did the ed go away? That's my problem.
@@chadgallagher6811 Porn induced ED go away . But if it is because of some disease then u have to treat the disease like diabetes , hypertension, Heart problem. etc.
@@chadgallagher6811 same here being with an actual woman I couldn’t get it up
It’s so difficult to avoid, my wife was the first girl that said yes to a second date and she left me after 3 months of marriage and no one else since has even said yes to a date so I feel justified pleasuring myself.
thats not a bad thing ... you feel lonely you need it
NOFAP DAY 01 ❤️🔥 LET’S GO!
Let's go
Im on day 23 lessgetiit
Day 34
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Support from your brother!
Soo I am 25 years old and I used to smoke tabacco and masterbate w/ porn but now I’ve quit. I’m currently dealing with ED is there any way I can fix this problem. I’m 3months sober and 2months sober on weed ..
Fruits fruits fruits berries mangoes melons specifically
Great job Trish.
Not everyone could deal with a subject like this
however you managed to pull it off.
Thanks. I am trying. ;)
@@DrTrishLeigh is ED curable once u stop pmo for long
@@ralphlouis2705 Absolutely, I noticed enormous improvement after just a few weeks to a month after quitting it completely, stay strong, quitting is extremely difficult but very possible, believe in yourself!
@@arthurfleck629 this is a great relief buddy and I'm so happy u replied. Plenty Hugs
@@arthurfleck629 I have an elastic rubber band around my wrist , usually I pull it against my wrist whenever Im lusting at videos or women.
Struggling with this... went nearly 2 weeks and slipped straight back into old habits. Going to try again from today. The issue is, I bet like myself many of us try to tackle this addiction alone due to embarrassment or shame. That takes quite a bit of mental strength when you're trying to undo years of this habit!
I want more energy and confidence out of it. Day 1 lets go 💪🏼
If ur a man n trying to quit this? Congrats ur a real man. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼As a real girl, i have this admiration n respect for men like u. ❤
@@selda_KZ❤️
How’s it going after 5 months?
The first thing to do on porn/masturbation is resolve to never stop fighting it, no matter how many times you fail....over time, you'll be able to go without failing longer and longer......then you gotta limit your triggers, as the 2nd step.
Same here
Thank you for this video, Trish. I have to constantly see the same study saying that ejaculating 21 times a month (what's wrong with these people) apparently reduces prostate cancer even though it obviously doesn't.
Some of us recognize that pursuit and entering into relationships to avoid masturbation can be dreadful. I find that relationships can be a lot of work, and I don't have enough enthusiasm to do a good job, so I'm actually doing everyone (who might be involved) a good turn. That includes myself. Yes, too much of a good thing is not good, and yes, some activities suffer because of less motivation, but I'm actually more content than if I had a relationship that is dysfunctional but being tolerated for occasional sex.
Try not to put too much emphasis on a relationship. Real Sex is nothing like porn it is way less stimulating. This is why young guys get addicted to porn cause they havent experienced real Sex so they think that's how it feels which just isn't true. Porn is like a heroin needle and a cancer. It's a trick.
Cop out.
At the end of the day you know your body better than anyone else, that's why it's a lot easier to masturbate than have sex with someone else. However, when it comes to sex with someone else, if you aren't compatible enough with that person, then call it a day imo, and wait to meet someone better suited than you.
@@Will324 Why do you have to avoid it ??
That’s when prostitutes come handy !
Dear Dr. Trish, thank you for this video. I am in conflict situation between wish to live without sexual activities, including masturbation (I prefer single life), and fear of prostate cancer or maybe some other health issues. I am not doing it frequently, but still afraid to try to quit because of it. So I am in that kind of circle, not sure what to do.
I’ve had this addition since I was 9 it’s hard to quit
broooo 🤦🏿♂️💔
Thank you so much i am going true some comments here i notice that this is a general problem but i believe that there's nothing is too difficult for our God to do i have been a slave to masturbation i ask God for forgiveness and the strength to overcome thank you once again Dr
Yo no me masturbo demasiado con la Dra. Trish Leigh, así que estoy libre de peligro.
Thank u doctor.It gave me a clean insight into this issue.My only problem is that I am unmarried and now I am 43.So , I have issues controlling it.But, I have learnt a lot from you that it has to be in limits.But, with so much work stress, financial diiffculties and being unmarried created lot of problems for me.I thank u for you advice.
It is never too late. It’s time to get a handle on all of this stuff and create the life that you want.
Hola que tal
@@DrTrishLeigh please Dr how can I contact you please I need a solution
There's no Solution on this a doctor can give
The real danger is not masturbating enough! There is a huge margin of error in making such statement. To generalize it in these terms is confusing and unprofessional. Charlatans try to control every aspect of men and women's life! It would be the same to say driving a car is deadly. I would need to specify parameters to target a particular group with such comment.
Why watch the video then?
I suspect you may be on to something :)
There’s no such thing as masturbating enough. Just don’t.
I agree in substance with what's said and obviously the need to be strong rather stoic in the face of temptation but what I've often wondered is why is it that male masturbation is often labelled as harmful but haven't found on any corresponding studies on female masturbation
Are they different or the same in destruction to one's health and wellbeing?
I just wish there was a conclusive study on this.
Used to be a couple times a day guy. Now I only do it once or twice a month. Rarely more. It just happened naturally as I got older.
Yes everything in Moderation
Thanks Doctor Leigh, your knowledge is helping me take control of my life and save my marriage.
Finally, someone, someone so credible is voicing out against an addiction so deleterious, with symptoms so consistent with the habit and giving advices on relinquishing it!
I’ve done it 10 to 15 times a day for over 10 years. Even before I started I was intrigued by porn and idk why at so young. I’m 20 now and for years I’ve been feeling like I’ve been deteriorating. I’m depressed constantly and can’t pull myself out of it. My confidence is low all the time and I feel like I’m living a double life cause no one knows ab my addiction. I’ve tried to stop and I always give in and I know it’s not good but I make excuses for it every time. It’s ruined so much in my life and I’m at the point now where I’m trying to seek help but I fail every time. This is something I grew up with and was intringued by at around the age of 6 or 7 all my brain development and everything went through that and I make excuses for it. I’m depressed and have been for awhile now. I’ve ruined everything I’ve been apart of I can’t stay focused and I feel like reality ain’t real all the time. And I feel that has something to do with watching porn all them times over and over it kinda brings my brain to a different place and not on earth if you know what I mean ? It’s weird I just wish it would go away and I pray a lot for it too.
Follow her work bro and genuinely wishing you a great life ahead..Try to become a master of your mind. 🔥
I recommend learning grounding and meditation. There’s tons of information on the web for how to learn. I’ve been addicted to lots of things for many years. My porn addiction ruined many relationships over the years. The first step is to recognize that you have a problem. Then you need to seek help and this young lady is spot on and can help us in this area.
10-15 times a day? bro, you need to get a life... how do you even have that much free time lol. Not to mention you're probably dehydrated all the time
@@shaunsteele8244 - 12.5 times per day x 365 days per year = 4562.5 x 10 years = 45,625 wack sessions; impressive!
10-15 times a day? What the fuck is wrong with you😂 get a job
A woman friend of mine said that masturbation is like junk food. She craved it, but then wished she hadn’t.
Very profound.
I was waiting for the “warts on your hands and the chances of going blind” part!
Just like any addiction the path out is Long and Hard😱 but with commitment and a will to succeed we'll ALL get there, 1st step has been watching this upload, it means you recognise it's a problem and wanna fix it well done.👍🏼👏🏼
Long and hard is why I'm here 🤣
I hate how true this is, i pretty much have all the side affects. Trying to remember what i just said or did 5 seconds ago is kinda scary. Hopefully i can get back on the right path.
You definitely can get back on track if you commit. Go for it! 💪🏽
Get a side chic bro
Love dopamine! More please! What about the guy who lives alone because of circumstances, not choice? If he can't masturbate, he feels even more alone and forgotten. No car, no way to get away. What would you do?
I‘ve not masturbated since starting my 30 day challenge (on day 8) but today I’ve been struggling. I‘m currently feeling the need to go back. I‘m not sure if this is a natural one. Earlier in the day I was blindly feeling the need to touch myself. There weren’t any sexual images in my head. I went out to have a kickabout to get natural dopamine but now it’s midnight and I don’t know how to get that natural dopamine hit.
You ain't a real man. Man up.
30 day challenge 😆
NOFAP for a 2 month i feel more confident and productive thank you Drs
What if it causes extreme pain if I don't release the pressure?
It gets so bad that i can't even walk.
So I’m watching this video again, so if my body is telling me to masturbate and it’s Not all the time, or calling back to fantasy and I’m not consuming porn, it’s perfectly fine? Finding the difference between what’s a natural calling and the hijacker? How do I know if I’m just telling myself it’s natural? If I were to do it once, then the next time my brain asked for it was in 3 or 4 days rather than the next day, would it be natural?
That’s a good question. Especially when you’re turned on and you haven’t had any thoughts or seen anything sexy but randomly you’ll get Horney and I’m not talking about just a boner you can get a boner and still not feel sexual. But I’m talking about when you can literally feel it saying it wants pleasure. Is that natural or is that our temptations? The thing is too a peter is definitely a different body part it’s the one body part/limb that I have no control of it does it’s own thing. How do I fight back that when my private is literally telling me to touch it? Good question!
I have watched this channel grow keep doing what you do. People need to know!
I am curious to see the studies which show that masterbation can negatively impact the prostate.
Good luck. These anti porn hysteria loonies usually tie everything back into religion and use mental gymnastics
I highly doubt its common for people to be watching pornography for hours. The rest of us just need relief before bed.
I don't watch porn but I've been doing it twice daily for 40 years am now 64 and feeling OK it relieves tension and makes me relaxed am not going to stop
I tend to agree...what is so wrong about but feeling good? We are all different. Yes, I understand if someone is doing it 10 times a day or something like that, but with moderation what is the big deal...I believe the axiom you do you and I will do me as far as expression of sexuality. What about couples who have sex but are miserable? That's not healthy either.
If you don't masterbate, what do you do with people who have no partner or the partner refuses to have sex with you, what is your solution? Chase a women in the street? Getting sued fir sexual harassment?
If it feels right don't think twice
I agree, I'm 73 and have been masturbating since I was 13. I'm not a college educated person like the Doc and I have not noticed any of the symptoms she speaks of. She's probably right in some aspects but to me I guess people are different and I will probably continue as long as I can.
It may fall off
save this one to your favorites fellas for repeat viewings. Internalize it because it vindicates what's been said before and most likely will be said again here. 👍👍👍
The dangers of masturbation are nowhere near as serious as the dangers of dating, marriage, divorce, unplanned pregnancy, STD's etc. Men are tired of being taken advantaged of. So they are pleasing themselves. Good for them.
You’re talking about the American scenario, right? In which case I agree.
Agreed!
Not only in America, I'm from Iran 🇮🇷 , I agree with you
Besides anxiety, condemnation and fear and overall depression. This is about porn, which, when you detach from porn is good, but most young men and old men who do this, like she said, masturbate to porn which causes a downward cycle in the body and mind and spirit!
I agree 100%. Living in the uk for 3 decades women do not exist whether they are good or bad. They love being single that's why statistics say 50% of western people will be single in the next decades. I found British women far too unloving and quick to end a long term relationship sometime for no hard reason. I come from Algeria women are too caring and do not think of dumping their men so you feel secure and in peace.
I will return to this video after a month of no masturbation and will tell how it went. This video motivated me so much to stop
Personal question sorry but this is personal for me too I don’t like talking about this. But how do you wash yourself and not touch that sweet spot when you clean? It doesn’t happen to me all the time but it happens more than I’d like and I’m not going to stop with my personal hygiene especially on the private areas of my body.
I quit as a new years resolution and made it as far as April. From april to may 11th ive done it 3 times and I would be lying if i said i didnt feel a sense of impending doom. Everytime i relapse i feel deep regret and i try to combat it with the notion that if i was in a commited relationship id be doing the deed once a month at the very least; this train of reasoning seems rather sound yet something about masterbation feels inherently wrong. Ive had a person tell me semen or sperm is actually spinal or brain fluid and ive also studied taoism which associated semen/sperm with what they call jing which finite and tied to male vitality. I was doing so well and then i went off the deep end..
Can you please make the subtitles bigger, my eyes aren’t as good as they used to be
Nice one. I doubt if any of these yahoos will get it.
Use it or lose it I say, sexless marriage. Women need to take care of business
Those voices in your brain is the devil for sure. Thanks for the vid Trish! Great as always.
Now how did he get in there 🤔
It is very difficult to go a whole week... i went for a couple of days... like i was doing way less than normal... i would go like to 3 days, but i would feel so stressed.. like.. i felt so bad.. do you have somewhere we can chat... im one of those cases that are kinda severe... i kind of need help
No wonder I'm getting stupid. She's right, we must pull ourselves together and not fall further from being addicted to masturbate.
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Yep - lets all stop having sex, cause apparently feeling good - is a terrible thing. She lost me at 2 times a week.
Some couples make love every day so what is the problem with the same amounts of masturbation
This is an excellent video. Thank you for your time . 😮
More than once a week is too much? Even if you don’t use porn at all?
Unfortunately most men will never share something like this with a medical doctor unless the doc suspects and "coaches" the patient. Then and only then may an admission occur.
Yes I’m only sharing it here because everyone else is they relate and it’s on the internet I definitely couldn’t look someone face to face and bring up my problem I’d never show my face around them or anyone they know again.
Many thanks for this advice. I try as much as possible to stay away from masturbation. I am in my first week. I will leave my comment here and come back after a while to see better results and test myself if I am able to do so.
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Dr. Leigh, would you be willing to contrast the neurological effect sizes of different porn and/or masturbation frequencies versus other dopamine-heavy behaviors, such as monogamous and non-monogamous sex, social media use, video games, online shopping, Tinder/dating apps, drug use (recreational and/or prescription), coffee/stimulant use, etc.? It would also be very interesting to see a video about how serotonin ties into these types of behaviors and how each contrasts in relative dopamine-serotonin activity.
I have been trying to find the numbers on it and haven’t been able to nail them down. But I would love to be able to do this. I will keep digging. If not I can definitely make an opinion video based upon what I know, what I’ve read, and other professionals that I’ve talked with this about.
Been doing it since 16. 53 now and I show no signs of stopping.
Can I tell you how I stopped masturbating after 19 years non stop?
-I made an oath to God by swearing never to masturbate ever again using rain water and olive oil in a bottle, and speaking over it as I poured it on the ground. I told God to make calamity of the highest order befall me should I ever go back to it! And I fear God!!!!!!!!!!!!
Same bro. Being doing it since childhood. But It's hard to stop. I wish I was an angel born in heaven serving God😢. Being human is like you're god, it's your will and choice to do good things or bad. But there are consequences to it. I took a fast from masturbation but the urge was too strong, until I broke it after the 3rd week and it was so damn gooood man that I had a high libido.
Bro u gotta stop
I got retinal vein occlusion and I am losing my right eye! And I know directly it comes from masturbation that causes headaches and tension in eye veins and changes physiological aspects of brain. I am so sad to know it late. Maybe I regain health in the eye after quitting this evil driven habit
I’m a man and I have a healthy sex drive and some days the urge for an orgasm eats at me at the beginning of the day so much that I can’t think straight and I have to stop things and have an orgasm. Once done I can feel better and get on with my day with focus.
I want to know that when you masturbate your memory is weak or normal ? And if it's weak that time then now how it is ?
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I didn’t specify how I get my orgasms but my memory is weaker in correlation to how often I have orgasms.
This addiction is crazy, Dr. Leigh. Just crazy.
I am disabled poor and lonely. That is my excuse kind of. :(
I’m a professional who deals with this and other issues dealing with sexuality. The main problem with this vid is that it only addresses male maturation. Females also can be compulsive masturbators. Since the advent of the internet, studies show that almost as women watch porn as men and the number is growing. Whether you’re a man or a woman, watching porn is nothing more than a means to an end. And that end is masturbation.🤔
Outstanding video and your comments are cogent, informative and very helpful. Your guidance and information is invaluable.
Thank you. I truly hope to help. 🙏🏻
@@DrTrishLeigh I am having a problem with that and i want it to go away so badly and I wish I could go back in time and fix the mistake I did 😢 is there any way to help me like not doing for 3 weeks does they help my brain to forget?
Alright,alright!This is great information for males only.But females do masturbate too much as well.I am a male but it would be great to be informed about female masturbation as well.Thanks for posting this on and keep up with your great work.
indeed. i was going to make the same comment here. I am glad other intelligent people have already brought it up. Science reveals that some women masturbate multiple times daily. How about that? Would you please address this issue as well? In your talk you're not even mentioning women as species whom masturbate! This video is not complete. Hope you can do something about it.
Thank you,
Thanks a lot doctor. Don't masturbare too much. Your prostate is also getting tired because of that activity. Don't think there's no more tomorrow. Learn how to rest.
My suicidal thoughts are gone!!
Glad to hear that
How many days of nofap
Relatable!
@@trueindian4549 don't know how long without no fap to busy lifting weights.
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