Addiction to masturbation can cause feelings of guilt, anxiety, depression, affecting relationships, sexual ability and work performance.
According to Dr.BS.CK2 Tra Anh Duy, Men’s Health Center, masturbation is a natural and normal sexual activity in men, helping to reduce stress and relieve physiological needs. However, when this behavior is excessive and becomes addictive, it can lead to negative effects on psychology and quality of life.
Feelings of guilt and guilt
One of the common psychological consequences of masturbation addiction is feelings of guilt and inferiority. When masturbation becomes a regular habit, men may feel that this behavior is uncontrollable, leading to feelings of inferiority.
According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine (2011), many masturbation addicts feel ashamed of their behavior, especially when they realize abnormalities in frequency and intensity.
This feeling of guilt can affect long-term psychological health, reduce self-esteem and make men feel isolated from those around them.
Impact on emotional relationships and communication ability
Addiction to masturbation can have a negative impact on men’s emotional relationships and social communication abilities. When men are addicted to masturbation, they may have less interest or lose interest in sexual relationships with actual partners.
According to research by Kafka (2010), published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, excessive masturbation can reduce the likelihood of satisfaction during real sex, leading to relationship conflicts and even breakups. . This is because when a person becomes accustomed to masturbating for pleasure, they may have difficulty maintaining an emotional connection and expressing love to their partner.
Addiction to masturbation can cause serious effects on men’s psychological health. Image: Pexels
Increased anxiety and depression
Masturbation addiction is also linked to higher levels of anxiety and depression in men. Some studies show that people addicted to masturbation often feel stressed and anxious when trying unsuccessfully to control their behavior.
Research by Winters and colleagues (2010), published in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders, shows that people who are addicted to masturbation have a higher risk of symptoms of depression and anxiety, especially when this behavior begins to affect them. negatively affect work and daily life. Prolonged anxiety can make masturbation addicts feel less confident, less active and lose interest in other activities.
Causes sexual addiction and affects sexual performance
Addiction to masturbation can lead to sexual addiction, making it difficult for men to control their sexual behavior. This can lead to sexual disorders such as erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation.
According to research by Garcia and colleagues (2014), published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, excessive masturbation can reduce the body’s sensitivity to actual sexual stimulation, making it difficult for men to achieve sexual pleasure. satisfaction in sexual relationships. This decrease in performance can further increase feelings of low self-esteem and anxiety about their sexual performance, creating a negative cycle that affects their psychological and physiological health.
Affects concentration and work performance
When a man is addicted to masturbation, he may have difficulty concentrating on work or study.
Research by Laier and colleagues (2013), published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, indicates that people addicted to online sexual behaviors (including masturbation) are at increased risk of decreased sexual performance. concentration and reduced work performance.
Constantly thinking about or wanting to masturbate can be distracting and reduce efficiency at work and study. Over time, this can negatively affect men’s personal development and professional success.
To cope with this condition, men may need support from psychologists to develop strategies to control behavior and promote psychological health. Understanding and accepting the effects of masturbation addiction is the first step to minimizing the negative effects and improving your quality of life.