Is it normal to masturbate to amusing stories?
ADVERTISEMENT

Q. In young age, I masturbated to amusing stories. Am I normal?

Answered by
Dr. Hardik Tusharkant Bambhania
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Mar 17, 2016 and last reviewed on: Jun 16, 2023

Hi doctor,

When I was little, I sometimes masturbated to amusing stories I heard like a thief being caught and tickled by kids. I do not do that now. However, I remember that. I just want to be a normal guy. Does this mean I am not normal? Did that turn me into an abnormal guy? Any reassurance would give me tremendous relief.

#

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  1. We, humans, have all sorts of fantasies that can lead us to be either emotionally or sexually excited. During childhood, we may have developed obsessions with certain things or scenarios. They can seem unusual or abnormal to us when we grow up.
  2. Your fascination with stories of thieves and being tickled by kids may be unusual; however, masturbating to them is the compulsive action of those obsessions.
  3. The activity may be called abnormal if it starts to disrupt your daily functions and routine life or relationships. I want to reassure you that your fantasies are not largely abnormal and your masturbating to them can be considered a normal reaction.
  4. Although, you should seek counseling if ever the activity of masturbation seems to disturb your personal relationships or routine and if ever it can lead to any sort of impulsive or risky behavior in reality.
  5. Often it is seen that a stressful lifestyle may drive us to relieve our tensions in unusual ways. This reaction in turn can actually get us hooked to the activity that soothes us. Hence, it is important to be self-aware of our emotions, actions, and reactions.
  6. To ease the tension, I would suggest you give try to mindfulness meditation for at least 15 minutes daily, do yoga, and incorporate exercise into your routine.
  7. Breathing exercises like pranayama are easy to be done even at work and 10 minutes a day of it will be very helpful in combating stress and anxiety. These will certainly fill you with new energy rather than expending it on any compulsive reactions.

Thank you.


The Probable causes:

1. Obsessive compulsive disorder.

2. Generalized anxiety disorder.

3. Panic disorder.

4. Depression.

Probable diagnosis:

Obsessive compulsive disorder.

Treatment plan:

Cognitive behavioral therapy.

Preventive measures:

1. Managing stress by meditation.

2. Yoga.

3. Breathing exercises.

4. Healthy lifestyle.

Regarding follow up:

Revert back to if you have any further disturbance in life a psychologist.


Was this answer helpful?

 | 

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!



Related Questions:
Learn More About GAD: What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder is a mental illness where the persons have anxiety not just to particular situations but nearly every activity of the day ...   Read full

Is there a permanent solution for repeated depressive episodes?

It means it is a recurrent depressive disorder ...   Read full

How to overcome the feeling of hopelessness?

Depressive disorder or depression is a neurochemical disorder ... You should be able to distinguish between mental disease and mental disorder ...   Read full

Also Read Answers From:

Also Read


Improving the Health and Wellbeing of People Living With Neglected Tropical Diseases
Neglected tropical diseases can be efficiently treated with various cross-sectoral public health interventions to improve people's well-being. Read to know more.  Read more»
Holi Colors - Are They Safe?
Holi is known as the festival of colors. But are the colors worth playing with? Let us find out.  Read more»
Methods to Increase Breast Milk Production
Several measures can help mothers in increasing their breast milk production. Find out the correct way to breastfeed through this article.  Read more»

Ask your health query to a Wellness Expert online?

Ask a Psychologist Counselor Now

* guaranteed answer within 4 hours.

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.