Lots of Pawing

by Anubicus

Heyas, I'm curious about views and opinions related to excessive pawing (masturbation).
Is it healthy?  Some pros are that it can release endorphins, serotonin and create a fantastic euphoric high much like some drugs do.  Also I think having a healthy outlets like this site can be helpful for those needing release.  Another positive is that masturbation reduces stress which can lead to better overall health.  I've sometimes edged for hours a day which seem like a waste of time... but is it?  Physically I hear its good for your prostate to keep things 'flowing'.  Does pawing often create more testosterone in males?

Some of the negative cons to excessive pawing would be when it interrupts your daily life and addictive sexual habits form.  I was told that porn addiction is not considered a real thing in the psychological field, however sexual habits can become addictive.  Problems could arise when a stronger "drug" is needed to reach the goal of euphoria.  For some that line not to cross is solid and clear and for others, perhaps its more fuzzy.

I wonder if excessive masturbation is linked to depression and then creates a bad cycle where each fuels the other.  Recently, I was told that excessive masturbation can reduce creatine in your body, making you feel weak.  I wonder what other health effects it can have.

For me, I feel it can have both positive and negative effects, but overall I feel it's healthy.  I've embraced and accepted all my attractions and kinks which has been liberating and positive.  What I'm on the fence about is the need to paw often..I don't know if I should see it as me being 'addicted' and chained to do it, or just accept that too and enjoy.  Maybe there's no need to look so deeply into it and just enjoy life!

Do you embrace pawing, or feel powerless to stop...OR enjoy it and embrace it in a healthy way?  BTW I'm not 100% sure I know what gooning is, but I think its when you just give in and enjoy pawing regardless of the effects it has on your life...?

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ArielCelestia

2 weeks, 2 days ago

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I suggest you speak with a specialist about your concerns.

Anubicus

2 weeks, 2 days ago

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@ ArielCelestia

Thank you, I do have a therapist. I was just curious of others views on this.

ArielCelestia

2 weeks, 2 days ago

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@ Anubicus

If you're addicted to it - that's bad. If you can't go a week without it - that's even worse and needs to be resolved with your therapist. Addiction to anything is detrimental IMHO.

Anubicus

2 weeks, 2 days ago

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@ ArielCelestia

I totally agree, addiction is a beast to overcome. The core of addiction is the same and the "drug" of choice is what changes, whether it's alcohol, drugs, sex or food, etc. I've recently learned that addiction in ancient times was somewhat normal human behavior to help them stay healthy, procreate and thrive. I do feel many in society are addicted to sex and or masturbation and as such should seek therapy for help.

Reizinho

2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Edited 2 weeks, 2 days ago by Owner

The benefits of orgasm are well-documented. Masturbation is just a quick way to get those benefits without the concerns around sex, such as consent, courtship, risk of pregnancy and infections. If masturbation was a problem, why would sex not also be, when sex is actually harder and riskier?

Aristotle wrote that the difference between moral virtue and moral vice is the amount. If something is done to such a frequency to the point of causing harm, it is a vice. However, if something is done so little to the point of causing harm it is also a vice. Virtue stands between two vices, when a habit is moderated in such a way to bring benefit. So, provided you are not doing it to the point of harming yourself physically (hurting yourself) or socially (neglecting studies or work), I would not be worried. On the other hand, just like exaggeration, abstinence could cause physical harm (increase of chance of prostate cancer, last time I checked), mental harm (trying to quit invited shame and guilt when one caves to the urge) or social harm (it could have a negative impact in concentration on studies or job, at least in the short term). If that is the case, then abstaining would be a problem.

However, the line between virtue and vice varies from person to person. Many people can abstain and feel nothing negative.
Others can masturbate seven times a day with no negative impact on their lives, I have seen such people, but I'm unwilling to imitate them. So the adequate frequency will have to be found by each person through personal experience, by trial and error.

Anubicus

2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Well said and great advice. Thank you! I think it's a vice for many, but there are much more worse vices out there to have.