....Now I'm 20 and I'm an addict...





My name is vincent and I started masturb*ting at the age of fourteen..I remember that first day I tried it. It felt so good I wanted to do it again...

whenever I masturbat*d I had to wait for a day before I was able to get erections..but as I clocked 15 I was able to masturb*te daily. Then, I'd laugh at anyone who said masturbati*on had side effects because I read articles online. Articles that encouraged masturbat*on.some even said it had benefits!

Now I'm 20 and I'm an addict.I tried so many times to stop masturb*ting but couldn't .even though standing naked and making love to myself felt stupid and awkward, I continued since it had "no consequence".I just couldn't do without watching p*rn and 'wankin'.

Then recently I discovered I was tired most times,slept long hours ,felt old,couldn't get erections from thinking about sex or seeing female cleavage.I could only get erections through manual stimulation(with my hands).I just wasn't my self anymore.

To be continued...

hmmm

and you have to start a thread to tell us your addictions?

AjaraEwuro: and you have to start a thread to tell us your addictions?

Not at all. you'll get to know my intent soon

I really wanted to feel normal again.So on friday.I made a decision to abstain from p*rnography and mastubat*on.I am nw REBOOTING my (addicted)brain,and have began to notice modest changes.. ..And This is only day five.

Are you an addict like me?Do u want your life back?please don't lie to yourself. Join me in this #no masturbati*n,no p*rno exercise. It's why I created this thread!join me , you won't regret it...

If you have decided to join in,please indicate. I'll talk abt my experience/temptations as the days go by.

Inspiring comments:
I don’t masturb*te anymore. I thought I would
miss it, and I used to think guys who didn’t were
just weird or religious nutballs.
Reply
I'm with you on this. Never EVER going back to
masturbat*ng or wasting my time & energy with
PMO

More;
After only 11 days, I feel like a different person. I'm
much more talkative and aware in social settings. At
work, I'm on top of everything instead of forgetting
things and asking people to repeat themselves. It's
been over a decade since I started looking at/
watching porn and this feels like this is how I truly
am

More;
I just wanted porn and masturbation
out of my life.. Now
my erections are way bigger, fuller and longer and
the head is flared, .I
also remain erect even after orgasm with my wife and think I
could keep it up for a loooong time. My morning
wood is also bigger and fuller, I just shrug and laugh
each morning

More;
I have morning erections now,my voice deepened somehow,my pimples gon...it just feels good getting very strong erections!

More ;
I now have respect for myself..

chaircover: OP If you are selling anything, this thread will be moved to the advert section

does it look like I am selling anything?

Day6.so tempted

Do not give up. If you slip and fall, get right back up. I admire your honesty. You will succeed.

AnOlderAmerican: Do not give up. If you slip and fall, get right back up. I admire your honesty. You will succeed.

thanks I caved

Starting all over :day1 -getting busy with some workouts ..my mistake was not deleting the p*rn videos on my phone

Nawah o.

Are these scientific facts?

chinedumo: Nawah o.

Are these scientific facts?

science is a lie! Scientists lie to us! You'll only notice it as time goes on

If you stumble climbing half way up the stairs vince do not go back down to step one to start over, get up, keep climbing. You are not alone now, you have me to support you.

Am an addict too i stopped a week or 2 ago (silly me i knw) d temptation is still on rite now as i type but i support #No Masturbation am with you in this struggle

The first step is recognition that there is indeed a problem. So both of you are well on your way to a healthy sex life.

You can do it. Control your thoughts not emotions, emotions ca not be controlled. If you have a sudden e r e c tion it is a physical thing, blood has rushed to your genitals engourging if you do not handle or stimulate to climax within minutes the blood will begin to seep out and the erec xx tion will subside. Bodily functions, blowing your nose, belching, passing gas, urinating, swallowing water, defecating, scratching one's nose, e rec tions...do not idolize your organ making it the center of your universe. There is MORE to YOU than SELF ABUSE.

Colossians 3:55 Deaden, therefore, your body members+ that are on the earth as respects sexual immorality,* uncleanness, uncontrolled sexual passion,+ hurtful desire, and greediness, which is idolatry.

Masturbation does not deaden sexual appetite but fuels it. In addition, consider the following:● Masturbation instills attitudes that are totally self-centered.

For example, when masturbating, a person is immersed in his or her own body sensations

.● Masturbation causes one to view those of the opposite sex as mere objects, or tools, for self-gratification

.● The selfish thinking that is instilled through the practice ofmasturbation can make satisfying sexual relations in marriage difficult to achieve. Rather than resort tomasturbation to relieve pent-up sexual urges, strive to cultivate self-control.

1 Thessalonians 4:4, 54 Each one of you should know how to control his own body*+ in holiness+ and honor, 5 not with greedy, uncontrolled sexual passion+like the nations have that do not know God.

To help you to do that, the Bible recommends that you avoid circumstances that might arouse you sexually in the first place.

2 Corinthians 7:11 For see what a great earnestness your being saddened in a godly way produced in you, yes, clearing of yourselves, yes, indignation, yes, fear, yes, earnest desire, yes, zeal, yes, righting of the wrong!+ In every respect you demonstrated yourselves to be pure* in this matter.

Do not let the guilt of past addiction to masturbation or an occasional slip up cause you to throw in the towel and just say "to hell with it all!" The mere fact that you feel guilty is proof of your good heart and genuine desire to CHANGE!

Never let yourself become so discouraged that you don't wan't to keep trying NOT to mastur bate.


Proverbs 24:10 If you become discouraged in the day of distress,*Your strength will be meager.

So strive to put the matter in perspective. Masturbation is a form of uncleanness. It can make you a ‘slave to various desires and pleasures,’ and it fosters unhealthy attitudes. (Titus 3:3)tAttend the same time,masturbation is not a form of gross sexual immorality, such as fornication. (Jude 7) If you have a problem with masturbation, you need not conclude that you have committed the unforgivable sin. The key is to resist the urge and never to give up your fight!

It is easy to become downhearted after a relapse.

When that occurs, take to heart the words of Proverbs 24:16: “The righteous one may fall even seven times, and he will certainly get up; but the wicked ones will be made to stumble by calamity.”

A temporary setback does not make you a wicked person.

So do not give up. Instead, analyze what led to the relapse, and try to avoid repeating the same pattern

.Take time to meditate on God’s love and mercy.

The psalmist David, who was no stranger to personal weakness, stated: “As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has shown mercy to those fearing him. For he himself well knows the formation of us, remembering that we are dust.” (Psalm 103:13, 14) Yes, Jehovah takes into consideration our imperfection and is “ready to forgive.” (Psalm 86:5) On the other hand, he wants us to put forth effort to improve. So what practical steps can you take to conquer your habit?

Analyze your entertainment.


Do you watch movies or TV programs or visit Web sites that are sexually stimulating?



The psalmist wisely prayed to God: “Make my eyes pass on from seeing what is worthless.”*—Psalm 119:37.Force your mind to focus on other matters. A Christian named William advises: “Before going to bed, read something related to spiritual things. It is very important that the last thought of the day be a spiritual one.”—Philippians 4:8.Talk to someone about the problem. Shame might make it difficult for you to bring up the matter to a confidant. Yet, doing so can help you to overcome the habit! That’s what a Christian named David found. “I talked privately with my father,” he says. “I’ll never forget what he said. With a reassuring smile on his face, he said, ‘You make me so proud of you.’ He knew what I had to go through to get to that point. No words could have lifted my spirits and determination more.“My father then showed me a few scriptures to help me see that I was not ‘too far gone,’ and then some more scriptures to be sure I understood the seriousness of my wrong course. He said to ‘keep the slate clean’ until a certain time, and we would discuss it again then. He told me not to let it crush me if I relapsed, just go a longer period of time without giving in the next time.”

David’s conclusion? He says: “Having someone else aware of my problem and helping me was the greatest benefit.”*IN OUR NEXT CHAPTERCasual sex is no casual matter.

Find out why.

Masturbation is not to be confused with involuntary sexual arousal. For example, a boy might wake up sexually excited or have a nocturnal emission of semen.

Similarly, some girls might find that they are stimulated unintentionally, particularly just before or after their menstrual period. In contrast, masturbation involves deliberate sexual manipulation.

“Flee from the desires incidental to youth, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, along with those who call upon the Lord out of a clean heart.”—2 Timothy 2:22.

TIP

Pray before urges become strong. Ask Jehovah God to give you “power beyond what is normal” to cope with temptation.—2 Corinthians 4:7

DID YOU KNOW that any weak person can give in to his or her sexual urges. But it takes a real man or a real woman to display self-control even when in private.ACTION PLAN!I can keep my mind on things that are chaste if I ․․․․․Instead of giving in to the urge, I will ․․․․․What I would like to ask my parent(s) about this subject is ․․․․․WHAT DO YOU THINK?● Why is it important to remember that Jehovah is “ready to forgive”?—Psalm 86:5.● Since God, who created sexual urges, also says that you should cultivate self-control, what confidence must he have in you?

Gain the Victory OverMasturbationA spiritually unhealthy habit,masturbation instills attitudes that foster self-centeredness and corrupt the mind.* A masturbator may also grow to view others as mere sex objects—tools for sexual satisfaction. Sex becomes separated from love and is relegated to a reflex that gives momentary pleasure and relieves sexual tension. But that relief is only temporary. In reality, instead of deadening the body’s members “as respects fornication, uncleanness, [and improper] sexual appetite,” masturbationarouses them.—Colossians 3:5.The apostle Paul wrote: “Beloved ones, let us cleanse ourselves of every defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in God’s fear.” (2 Corinthians 7:1) If you are struggling to heed these words, do not give in to despair. Jehovah is always “ready to forgive” and to help. (Psalm 86:5; Luke 11:9-13) Indeed, your self-condemning heart and your efforts to give up the habit—despite occasional relapses—indicate a good attitude. Keep in mind, too, that “God is greater than our hearts and knows all things.” (1 John 3:20) God sees more than our sins; he sees the whole person. This knowledge enables him to hear with sympathy our earnest pleas for mercy. So never weary of turning to God in humble and earnest prayer, like a child who goes to his father when in trouble. Jehovah will bless you with a cleansed conscience. (Psalm 51:1-12, 17; Isaiah 1:18) Of course, you need to take positive steps in harmony with your prayers. For example, you would strive to avoid all forms of pornography as well as bad associates.*If your problem withTo help you to do that, the Bible recommends that you avoid circumstances that might arouse you sexually in the first place. masturbation persists, please speak about the matter with a Christian parent or a spiritually mature and caring friend.*—Proverbs 1:8, 9; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; Titus 2:3-5.

enomasly: Am an addict too i stopped a week or 2 ago (silly me i knw) d temptation is still on rite now as i type but i support #No Masturbation am with you in this struggle

good to knw I'm not in this alone.thanks bro.thanks another american for the support and encouragement

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