I was also an addict, but feel safe to read through all I have to say about the theory of Masturbation and Pornography. When does science say? What does religion say?
Masturbation is a simple term for " Sextual Sex Pleasure" it's when an individual stimulates themselves which may or may not lead to orgasm.
The topic is a wildfire spreading around even with how private it may sound, many have seen it as a problem that needs to be solved because it tampers with productivity and well-being " Health wise" but others see it as a strategic way of pleasing themselves.
Here's a data from Medical News Today
The above proves the effect of Masturbation and pornography amongst many.
If I'm to ask is it medically Right or is it a blood sucking demon you should flee from?
Myths connected to Masturbation :
- Causes impotency
- Weakness
- Mental disorder
- Hairy Palm
- Low Sperm count
- Fertility disorder and many more.
According to science, theses things are not true. Science thinks Masturbation isn't as bad as it is painted but even with that, science with proven track records has recorded the following to also be a laser pointer to major problems that anyone addicted to Pornography or masturbation can go Through.
1. Sextual In activeness -
This can be as a result of excessive or agressive pressure while deriving pleasure from oneself which might have lead to less erection .
2. Self- Guilt -
This is common, self guilt is common to anyone who is affected with pornography or masturbation. It is secretive so speaking of it may attach a few guilts.
3. Lack of Productivity -
Obsession is high, addiction can be killing which distracts you from work, school , required task for the day. It sucks if you can't attend to pressing needs because of pleasure.
What does Religion say concerning masturbation and Pornography?
1. Masturbation is Sinful -
According to religion which I believe in, getting involved with self pleasure will require producing images of another person in the mind which is wrong . It can be regarded to be ( Fornication, if you are not married or Adultery for the married).
2. It's a sin against the body -
This desire is a pain to the soul, it hunts it and takes it away from God.
The body is the temple of God, a vessel meant to be kept holy and pure for the things of God.
According to the above stated, how do people get involved?
Practically, I would talk about myself. We were just young, hanging out with friends and getting involved with people, there was access to phone and a lot of things that gets us attracted to Sextual things.
I only met a friend who played pornography in class and I thought to watch and a friend played it again and again and because of that I thought to see them for myself and it continues that way.
For 2years and 7months, I was addicted to it.
Someone asked what was the cure?
Addiction can be broken off, it can be cured.
Medically, the prescriptions are :
Develop a new habit by getting distracted from the addicted one.
Get a therapist.
Develop new hobbies.
Religiously, the prescriptions are :
- See a trusted Person and speak to them about it.
- Pray more.
- Ask God for help.
If you ask me what I did, I talked more about my problem to those I trusted and prayed to God for help.
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