Trying to stop Masterbating

[Junior0530]

I started masterbating when i was probably 12. It was just as a one time thing from pressure from school at first, then it turned into an everyday thing. Since i was 13 i have been trying to stop masterbating and keep myself pure and clean for God and my future wife. I will be 16 in a few months and still havent completely stopped. I havent masterbated in 4 days and everyday i have to really try to not do it. I am starting this post for anyone that is trying to do the same thing, and needs help or an accountability partner. If anyone wants to talk about how they are trying to stop masterbating or needs an accountability partner just leave a reply and we can help eachother

[TapDancer]

Masturbating is a completely normal part of puberty. This is a commonly known fact. Not masturbating, is not very, mentally healthy. Do as you please, that is all I will say.

[PaPa]

I've tried before too,because I felt that is not right. But there's no way to stop your hormones,we are all at puberty moment now and that's our nature.When puberty ends you can more easy bring yourself to NOT do it,because hormones losing power. It's actually nothing wrong,it's in our nature.It depends on your religion,probably.

[deanbrodi]

There is NOTHING in the bible about masturbation - not 1 verse. What sort of God would put such powerful, beautiful feelings into your body & then make you feel guilty for enjoying them? I think you've been lied to by a fanatic - masturbation is your own private business - not something for an 'accountability partner' to listen in on. Just don't think of women as only being sex objects - that's all that 'lust' means.

You ought to read these 2 articles at

cust.idl.net.au/fold/teach/Top40/Wanking - The Last Taboo.html

and at

www.youthspecialties.com/articles/is-masturbation-a-sin

There might be another item called "Christians can masturbate too", but you'll have to google for it.

[StoppingTime]

There is NOTHING in the bible about masturbation - not 1 verse. What sort of God would put such powerful, beautiful feelings into your body & then make you feel guilty for enjoying them? I think you've been lied to by a fanatic - masturbation is your own private business - not something for an 'accountability partner' to listen in on. Just don't think of women as only being sex objects - that's all that 'lust' means.

You ought to read these 2 articles at

cust.idl.net.au/fold/teach/Top40/Wanking - The Last Taboo.html

and at

www.youthspecialties.com/articles/is-masturbation-a-sin (http://www.youthspecialties.com/articles/is-masturbation-a-sin)

There might be another item called "Christians can masturbate too", but you'll have to google for it.


He's not asking for you to tell him why he's wrong. He's asking how to stop.

_______

OP, during puberty, it's incredibly hard to stop. You're undergoing a lot of changes, and hormones, of course, are involved. These make you sexually excited constantly, which will lead to masturbation. There's no good way to really stop, but there are ways you can try and limit yourself if you really want to.
If you feel pornography is a problem, then look into this (http://www1.k9webprotection.com/). It's not only a great internet security add on (i.e blocking you from phishing/scams), but it also has a reliable pornography blocker. You can have someone (you trust) set a password, and have it block all pornography.
If it's not pornography, then just try to keep yourself busy. Stay active, be with people, do what you like to do.

[NeuroTiger]

I'm in the same situation as you Valentin...I've been trying to stop even reaching 3weeks once, then back the habit came. :(

[SirMazing]

I've been trying to stop, good luck. I've actually tryed two years ago and stoped for 2 months. I have no idea how I've been able to stop and why I decided to continue, but now I want to stop again and can't

[Junior0530]

I've tried before too,because I felt that is not right. But there's no way to stop your hormones,we are all at puberty moment now and that's our nature.When puberty ends you can more easy bring yourself to NOT do it,because hormones losing power. It's actually nothing wrong,it's in our nature.It depends on your religion,probably.

thats exactly why im trying to stop is because im baptist and got saved when i was 13

There is NOTHING in the bible about masturbation - not 1 verse. What sort of God would put such powerful, beautiful feelings into your body & then make you feel guilty for enjoying them? I think you've been lied to by a fanatic - masturbation is your own private business - not something for an 'accountability partner' to listen in on. Just don't think of women as only being sex objects - that's all that 'lust' means.

You ought to read these 2 articles at

cust.idl.net.au/fold/teach/Top40/Wanking - The Last Taboo.html

and at

www.youthspecialties.com/articles/is-masturbation-a-sin (http://www.youthspecialties.com/articles/is-masturbation-a-sin)

There might be another item called "Christians can masturbate too", but you'll have to google for it.

It doesnt specifically say that u shouldnt masturbate but in 1 thessalonians4:3-5 it says ,"3 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to control your own body[a] in a way that is holy and honorable, 5 not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God." And there is more scripture that talks of the same thing.


He's not asking for you to tell him why he's wrong. He's asking how to stop.

_______

OP, during puberty, it's incredibly hard to stop. You're undergoing a lot of changes, and hormones, of course, are involved. These make you sexually excited constantly, which will lead to masturbation. There's no good way to really stop, but there are ways you can try and limit yourself if you really want to.
If you feel pornography is a problem, then look into this (http://www1.k9webprotection.com/). It's not only a great internet security add on (i.e blocking you from phishing/scams), but it also has a reliable pornography blocker. You can have someone (you trust) set a password, and have it block all pornography.
If it's not pornography, then just try to keep yourself busy. Stay active, be with people, do what you like to do.

Thank you. Yes im trying to stop. I did watch pornography too and thats the main reason that i do masturbate, but then if i cant watch it cause im grounded or something than i masturbate without anything just lustful thoughts. I do it in the shower cause i would usually be in there for like 10 minutes so im trying to limit myself to like 5 minutes so i can basically get in, bathe, and get out


I'm in the same situation as you Valentin...I've been trying to stop even reaching 3weeks once, then back the habit came. :(

Ya man i know, i think the longest ive gone was 2 or 3 weeks and then back to the same thing like u. I try to take short showers, think pure thought, keep myself busy, and not put myself in situations that make me lust cause thats when my hormones get crazy. If u want to talk to me about it privately just pm me


I've been trying to stop, good luck. I've actually tryed two years ago and stoped for 2 months. I have no idea how I've been able to stop and why I decided to continue, but now I want to stop again and can't

Wow thats a long time that u stopped. I wish i could get past 3 weeks lol. Its really hard, but i read online that if u can get past 1 month that it makes it easier from then on to keep stopping. Its mostly an addiction. We are used to doing it so much that our body doesnt want to stop doing it just as if it were an an addiction with alchol or some other drug.

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[Nellerin]

I started masterbating when i was probably 12. It was just as a one time thing from pressure from school at first, then it turned into an everyday thing. Since i was 13 i have been trying to stop masterbating and keep myself pure and clean for God and my future wife. I will be 16 in a few months and still havent completely stopped. I havent masterbated in 4 days and everyday i have to really try to not do it. I am starting this post for anyone that is trying to do the same thing, and needs help or an accountability partner. If anyone wants to talk about how they are trying to stop masterbating or needs an accountability partner just leave a reply and we can help eachother

Honestly, if God is real he doesn't care at all if you masturbate. It is part of puberty and part of life, don't bother trying to stop for that reason.

[robertoccm]

Don't hear this people, I'm catholic (I know your baptist but we still believe in the same GOD) and I masturbate but trying to leave it because God does care wether you do it or not. The wrong thing about masturbation in God's view:
-It is orgasms outside marriage
-You are killing and wasting sperm on purpose (is not a sin to have wet dreams cause you are sleeping and you do not notice or control these)
-Masturbation has the purpose of self-pleasure and not for sharing or showing love to the person you love (inside marriage)

So yes, I masturbate too and I am fighting it, and all I can tell you is to pray to God a lot and faithfully so you can leave it

[smelliot44]

Masturbating can be good to you know. Maybe try to masturbate when you are really strested. I do it and its a great stress relief. Its just hormones its pretty much impossible to stop. Your at an age like me where we are just horny all the time! Am i right?

[lucole97]

Good luck with that man, I tried once and my best advice for you is try to avoid loose clothing.

[Troy35216]

It was just as a one time thing from pressure from school at first, then it turned into an everyday thing.
i saw this and at first I thought you were talking about heroin or something instead of jerking off.
idk if you will be able to quit or not. if you can't then maybe you need to look into other points of view about whether it's wrong or not. guilt will mess you up. if you are truly serious about stopping then stay away from anything that turns you on. that means porn, and also means people that you think are sexy or whatever.

[Junior0530]

Honestly, if God is real he doesn't care at all if you masturbate. It is part of puberty and part of life, don't bother trying to stop for that reason.

God is real and there is no other explaination. I am going to stop and noone is going to talk me out of it cause im not going to be sinful and do things thats not meant for me to do. We are suppose to save what we have for our wives on our wedding night and from then on.

[Junior0530]

Don't hear this people, I'm catholic (I know your baptist but we still believe in the same GOD) and I masturbate but trying to leave it because God does care wether you do it or not. The wrong thing about masturbation in God's view:
-It is orgasms outside marriage
-You are killing and wasting sperm on purpose (is not a sin to have wet dreams cause you are sleeping and you do not notice or control these)
-Masturbation has the purpose of self-pleasure and not for sharing or showing love to the person you love (inside marriage)

So yes, I masturbate too and I am fighting it, and all I can tell you is to pray to God a lot and faithfully so you can leave it
TY! I hate it when people try to talk me out of it and such. Yes we do believe the same thing and thats great i will try to keep strong in prayer and faith and i hope u can do the same thing

[Lovelife090994]

God is real and there is no other explaination. I am going to stop and noone is going to talk me out of it cause im not going to be sinful and do things thats not meant for me to do. We are suppose to save what we have for our wives on our wedding night and from then on.


I plan to stop too, God Bless and good luck, masturbation is giving into lust... think about it... it is.

[Junior0530]

Masturbating can be good to you know. Maybe try to masturbate when you are really strested. I do it and its a great stress relief. Its just hormones its pretty much impossible to stop. Your at an age like me where we are just horny all the time! Am i right?
Yes u r right about the being horny all the time,but u arent right about the being impossible to stop and it being a stress relief. I mean ya its kinda a stress relief but then the guilt and the shame kicks in from me doing something i know God didnt create me for or want me to do.

[Junior0530]

Good luck with that man, I tried once and my best advice for you is try to avoid loose clothing.

Thank you for the advice and the good lucks

[Lovelife090994]

There is NOTHING in the bible about masturbation - not 1 verse. What sort of God would put such powerful, beautiful feelings into your body & then make you feel guilty for enjoying them? I think you've been lied to by a fanatic - masturbation is your own private business - not something for an 'accountability partner' to listen in on. Just don't think of women as only being sex objects - that's all that 'lust' means.

You ought to read these 2 articles at

cust.idl.net.au/fold/teach/Top40/Wanking - The Last Taboo.html

and at

www.youthspecialties.com/articles/is-masturbation-a-sin

There might be another item called "Christians can masturbate too", but you'll have to google for it.

A user posted a good point to masturbation spiritually. And my tidbit, it's lust! Lust within yourself and to others and it leads to more. Yes we all have hormones yes God allows it but he gave us a choice and the hormones were meant to carry our bodies to adulthood. Besides, many feel guilty after masturbation and you only feel guilty when something wrong is done.

[Junior0530]

i saw this and at first you were talking about heroin or something instead of jerking off.
idk if you will be able to quit or not. if you can't then maybe you need to look into other points of view about whether it's wrong or not. guilt will mess you up. if you are truly serious about stopping then stay away from anything that turns you on. that means porn, and also means people that you think are sexy or whatever.

Thats what im trying to do. Like i said i havent done it in about 5 days and havent looked at porn or anything. Usually i can only go 4 days but im doing good with not doing it by talking about it on here.

[Junior0530]

I plan to stop too, God Bless and good luck, masturbation is giving into lust... think about it... it is.

Thats exactly what it is and by giving into it is giving into satan's temptation and thats not what God wants or what i want. God Bless u too, and good luck to u too

A user posted a good point to masturbation spiritually. And my tidbit, it's lust! Lust within yourself and to others and it leads to more. Yes we all have hormones yes God allows it but he gave us a choice and the hormones were meant to carry our bodies to adulthood. Besides, many feel guilty after masturbation and you only feel guilty when something wrong is done.

The guilt some of us feel afterwards is the Holy Spirit living inside us letting us know that what we did isnt right and we need to stop.


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[Lovelife090994]

The guilt some of us feel afterwards is the Holy Spirit living inside us letting us know that what we did isnt right and we need to stop.

As a born again Christian, I agree. But this isn't the right place for a chat on beliefs; it may anger some people. PM me, or contact me via my conatct options if you wish to talk, thank you!

[coreyorama]

im sorry, havnt read any responces yet but in simple terms... WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOU STOP JERKING OFF... ITS FREE, ITS HEALTHY, ITS FUN... NO BENIFIT IN NOT

[Junior0530]

As a born again Christian, I agree. But this isn't the right place for a chat on beliefs; it may anger some people. PM me, or contact me via my conatct options if you wish to talk, thank you!

Same here. I sent u a message from my email

im sorry, havnt read any responces yet but in simple terms... WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOU STOP JERKING OFF... ITS FREE, ITS HEALTHY, ITS FUN... NO BENIFIT IN NOT

Because we arent meant to. The only time sperm should exit our body is either through a wet dream which we have no control of or after we get married on our wedding night. It should be meant for that one special person that u are going to spend the rest of ur liffe with. Thats all


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[CharlieHorse]

Because we arent meant to. The only time sperm should exit our body is either through a wet dream which we have no control of or after we get married on our wedding night. It should be meant for that one special person that u are going to spend the rest of ur liffe with. Thats all

But we are meant to, otherwise we wouldn't be able to do it.
And why do guys start sperm production so early if it's meant to be only used 10 or so years later after marriage?
And why do testes produce so much sperm then?

[deanbrodi]

How can it be wrong to enjoy orgasms outside of marriage? No-one gets hurt by it. God made you to need sexual relief while you're so young but then tells you that's BAD??? That is so mean.

There is such a thing as false guilt. Any guilt after an orgasm could easily come from being told stuff that isn't true. How do you know for sure that God didn't create you to be able to enjoy some nice feelings while you're so young?

Sexual immorality just means things like cheating on your wife, or having lots of partners, & treating people as only sex objects. No bible verses explain what "sexual immorality" means & it certainly never says that it includes masturbation.

What does being a baptist & being saved got to do with it? There are many other baptists & other saved people who masturbate without guilt. You really need to get other points of view instead of getting hung up about this. Praying for God's help never works. Numerous teens have tried frequent prayer but they still never quit masturbating for long. This proves that it's no problem to God.

Lust does NOT lead to more masturbation, because after an orgasm, the body loses all interest for a few hours. Lust is simply the need for sexual relief. It can also mean viewing other people as mere sex objects

A lot of preachers who have said these things about masturbation have been found to have sexually abused children. Don't believe everything you get told 'cos you never know what their real motives are - they could be just trying to be "holier than you".

[robertoccm]

But we are meant to, otherwise we wouldn't be able to do it. Say that about murdering someone, are we meant to because we are able to do it?
And why do guys start sperm production so early if it's meant to be only used 10 or so years later after marriage? Before, people would get married and would have children being 13-16 y/o, but now culture has changed
And why do testes produce so much sperm then? So that when ejaculating inside women sperms being in large quantities have more probs to fertilize an egg
Does that answer you questions :D

How can it be wrong to enjoy orgasms outside of marriage? No-one gets hurt by it. God made you to need sexual relief while you're so young but then tells you that's BAD??? That is so mean. You can also sexually reliefed through wet dreams which come naturally in which case means God created it to replace masturbation, why? because masturbation involves lust, which is thinking of people as sexual objects, plus the temptation to masturbate is caused by satan not by God, and God allows it so that if you get over the temptation you'll be able to resist stronger temptations on the future.

There is such a thing as false guilt. Any guilt after an orgasm could easily come from being told stuff that isn't true. How do you know for sure that God didn't create you to be able to enjoy some nice feelings while you're so young? How about drugs? People get tempted and enjoy them too while young, so then drugs are good? What God also allowed in your life and body is called conscience, which is what helps you overcome temptations, unless you are not completely given to God

Sexual immorality just means things like cheating on your wife, or having lots of partners, & treating people as only sex objects. No bible verses explain what "sexual immorality" means & it certainly never says that it includes masturbation. Masturbation leads to evil thoughts and involves thinking and viewing people as sexual objects, plus you are voluntarily killing lots of sperm, unlike wet dreams were you involuntarily kill sperm

What does being a baptist & being saved got to do with it? There are many other baptists & other saved people who masturbate without guilt. You really need to get other points of view instead of getting hung up about this. Praying for God's help never works. Numerous teens have tried frequent prayer but they still never quit masturbating for long. This proves that it's no problem to God. First you got to know that when you masturbate and you know it is wrong, you are comitting a mortal sin, which leads to the destruction of your relationship to God, leading you to hell. God answers prayer when he knows that you have enough faith, plus you don't know at what time exactly God wants you to stop, maybe they didn't pray enough or lacked of faith, or maybe God decided it wasn't time to leave the sin yet. Also, there is no way of knowing what God thinks unless he has stated it, which he never stated that masturbation was right

Lust does NOT lead to more masturbation, because after an orgasm, the body loses all interest for a few hours. Lust is simply the need for sexual relief. It can also mean viewing other people as mere sex objects Lust is only the urge to have sex, which DEFINETeLY leads to lustful thoughts about people viewing them as sexual objects, lust is TEMPTATION which you have to overcome with prayer, and if you fall time ater time, keep trying again until you overcome it

A lot of preachers who have said these things about masturbation have been found to have sexually abused children. Don't believe everything you get told 'cos you never know what their real motives are - they could be just trying to be "holier than you". YES they are hypocrates and they are hiding themselves, but that doesnot mean ALL preachers are sexual predators, there are also doctors, teachers, parents, engineers etc who are sexual predators and not only preachers

Are you satisfied? :D


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[Junior0530]

Does that answer you questions :D
BURN!!! lol srry

[Junior0530]

Ty robertocm for the help and the encouraging replies to him. I didnt make this thread so people could tear me down about it or change my mind about it. I made it so people could help me or people with the same addiction i could help and we could help eachother to make it easier for everyone. If ur going to try to tear us down about this than id rather u not saying anything at all pls and thank you

[Lovelife090994]

I guess the phrase of, "If you haven't anything nice to say, don't say it," is null and void eh? Seriously and to those deliberately attacking the beliefs of others, harsh words do not always hurt the faithful, they actually can build faith and give the faithful more to pray about, your rage.

[NeuroTiger]

It's finally and ultimately the individual's decision to satisfy his sexual urges or resist temptation.
It's surely up to you my friends.
Just, do make the correct decisions and the best for you.
Good luck :)

[Lovelife090994]

It's finally and ultimately the individual's decision to satisfy his sexual urges or resist temptation.
It's surely up to you my friends.
Just, do make the correct decisions and the best for you.
Good luck :)

The best advice given here was by you, thanks for being the one person to post something good!

[parker84797]

Don't do įt

[deanbrodi]

1. Wet dreams do not provide sexual relief. They never happen often enough. Masturbation does NOT necessarily involve thinking of people as sex objects. It can instead involve paying attention to all the bodily sensations along the way. Even if you ARE thinking of someone while masturbating, you can simply be imagining them as your future partner, enjoying it with you. The temptation to masturbate is NOT from Satan; it comes from a need for bodily relief, just as hunger & thirst do.

2. What's DRUGS got to do with it??? Drugs cause people to do robberies so they can get the money to buy more drugs. Masturbation never does that. Drugs wreck your mental & physical health. Masturbation never does that either. You've used a faulty comparison.

3. Since when has killing sperm been a sin?? Do you still use a spray to kill flies & mosquitos? They are living things made by God too. Masturbation leads to evil thoughts? Is that where al-Quaeda got their terrorism ideas from? I'm being serious here.

4. If masturbation leads you to hell, then there certainly would have been a commandment saying "Thou shalt not rub thy privvy member, it is an abomination unto the Lord." Face facts - teens in ancient Israel also masturbated - it was well known then, yet no commandment was made about it. God also never stated that playing a piano by yourself is alright either, so is that a sin too?

5. Lust is indeed the urge to have sex. God put that urge in us. Otherwise we'd continue to be busy with our employment, miltary service, farming & all other activities, & never getting around to dating. If you don't believe that, just think what would happen if you caught a strange virus & now you never feel hungry for food. I bet you'd often forget to get a meal. If you fail time after time to stop mb, then obviously God isn't answering your prayers, especially after years of it. His inaction surely shows that He isn't concerned about it. Keeping on trying is simply hitting your head against a brick wall repeatedly, still believing that you'll eventually knock the wall down.

6. Yes I realise that not all preachers & doctors are predators. But my point was that you cannot know the real motives behind a preacher's messages. There are many preachers who enjoy control over people's minds 'cos it gives them a sense of power, & often they become millionaires from their ministries. Jesus certainly never became rich from his 3 years of preaching. Remember that next time you're watching some preacher on TV.

I'm not trying to tear anyone down. I'm simply trying to show that there's other possible views about it. Also, I'm simply trying to set young people free of a belief that is brutally oppressive & has no definite proof. So many millions of teen boys have had their enjoyment of life ruined by guilt & fear over masturbation, & an endless struggle to stop it, that never succeeds. Not masturbating will not make you more acceptable to God.

[tovaris]

Masturbating is completely normal there is no reson to stop, not even religion since it doesn't say anithing about it in the bible or koran or tora.

[NeuroTiger]

[The best advice given here was by you, thanks for being the one person to post something good!]
You are welcome...it's just the way how to view it. It's very difficult to impose something and think that everyone will comply though it should have been the case.

[Junior0530]

[The best advice given here was by you, thanks for being the one person to post something good!]
You are welcome...it's just the way how to view it. It's very difficult to impose something and think that everyone will comply though it should have been the case.

Ur right u guys. I mean not the guys trying to make keep doing these things but the people encouraging me to stop. Instead of me getting on here practically whining about how i cant stop and such i need to be putting my whole self into stopping. So i will leave this blog on for people that still want to talk about it and if someone needs the same encouragement and motivation as me than i will be here to help. Again thank u to everyone that helped me make this decision even if it wasnt ur intentions.

[redrover]

I don't post often, but I love where you are in thinking about this. So many people just assume that they can't control themselves, and whether they agree with what you want to do or not, you are right to want to control yourself.

In some ways, you could say that it is a natural impulse. So is going to the bathroom to pee. But you control that until you are in an appropriate place and time. And you are right that God's Word says to save your sexual energy for your spouse.

Trust me, you will never have everyone agree with you. Especially here. But you are right to stand in your convictions because you are doing it for God, not yourself, and He understands that sacrifice.

So maybe for some religion is something to not respect, and for those of you who don't get it.... that's a different forum. But the original question was how to stop. The answer is, keep trying.

Have faith and know that He knows you and will be there to help no matter what anyone else says.

[MatthewC]

i have tried to stop but i cant go long with out jacking off and i ask my brothers they said it was normal they cant go long without it either so i think its all right now but some times itry to go with out but i cant go without a jerk off that long

[Troy35216]

my own opinion is unless you are going to refuse to eat pork and shrimp, and refuse to wear cotton/wool blends, and refuse to get tattoos or tolerate people who do...and unless you force all the women in your family to stay out of the house when they are on their period and sleep in the backyard until they are 'clean' again, and unless you support killing any kid who talks back to his parents or disobeys them---cuz the Bible says you have to do all of that--then you are a hypocrite if you say you can't jerk off cuz the bible tells you not to. if your going to pick and choose which bible rules to follow give up the shrimp and keep wanking. that is just my opinion and it's not gonna change anyone's mind. instead people will just keep on trying not to jerk off until they give in and then they'll spend the rest of the week feeling guilty and ashamed and promise god they'll never do it again until they give in again. personally i have enuf guilty in my life for other things and couldn't handle any more but that is just me. so like i said before, i think your wrong but good luck cuz you will need it

[EvaHlt]

I feel like I'm gonna be the only girl here but girls masturbate too.
I felt really bad for doing it and I was trying to stop (i'm catholic). Last night, I went to church. The priest said: "During lent (I think that's how it's called in english) you don't have to stop the current thing you do, your emotions, your desires." Then today we started Sex Aid. We talked about puberty and in the movie we watched, they explained that during puberty, a part of your brain controls everything: You desires, acne etc... That's when I realized that it's totally normal! The other class talked about masturbation and the teacher said that your hormones and your brain were controlling it. Yes, I feel like god is watching me but if it's normal then I don't see why I shouldn't do it! It's part of growing up AND IT'S HEALTHY. :)

[redrover]

Troy35216, those are good points. And I like that you are at least trying to understand. Truth is, a lot of the things you are talking about are matters of history, not law. If you would ever like to talk about it more to try and understand it better, let me know. But his original question was how to stop, and if that is what he would like to focus on, then shouldn't we encourage him?

[Lovelife090994]

It appears you will get your support Junior! My advice, listen to you, not others, but only listen to others if their words help or matter.

[Kriss41]

I started masterbating when i was probably 12. It was just as a one time thing from pressure from school at first, then it turned into an everyday thing. Since i was 13 i have been trying to stop masterbating and keep myself pure and clean for God and my future wife. I will be 16 in a few months and still havent completely stopped. I havent masterbated in 4 days and everyday i have to really try to not do it. I am starting this post for anyone that is trying to do the same thing, and needs help or an accountability partner. If anyone wants to talk about how they are trying to stop masterbating or needs an accountability partner just leave a reply and we can help eachother

Bro I am so happy I'm not alone. I'm a girl, but I can still help you. PM me sometime and we'll chat more, okay? Or leave me a message on my profile. We can definitely overcome this together!

[Junior0530]

I don't post often, but I love where you are in thinking about this. So many people just assume that they can't control themselves, and whether they agree with what you want to do or not, you are right to want to control yourself.

In some ways, you could say that it is a natural impulse. So is going to the bathroom to pee. But you control that until you are in an appropriate place and time. And you are right that God's Word says to save your sexual energy for your spouse.

Trust me, you will never have everyone agree with you. Especially here. But you are right to stand in your convictions because you are doing it for God, not yourself, and He understands that sacrifice.

So maybe for some religion is something to not respect, and for those of you who don't get it.... that's a different forum. But the original question was how to stop. The answer is, keep trying.

Have faith and know that He knows you and will be there to help no matter what anyone else says.

exactly i didnt make this for everyone to change my mind cause im not.

[Junior0530]

It appears you will get your support Junior! My advice, listen to you, not others, but only listen to others if their words help or matter.

Thank you thats exactly what im doing. I know when peple try to bring u down that ur suppose to use it to make ur faith stronger and such but if i see someone saying something negative about this i just pass right on by the comment and read the next persons

[heresravenclaw]

I have tried to stop jacking off before and I only went for a couple of days. It's just our hormones during puberty. When you get older you will do it a lot less. Hope this helped!

[NeuroTiger]

It's all a matter of will power.

[Junior0530]

If anyone tries to send me a PM i cant reply to it cause i havent posted 100 times

[swimBoy]

I've tried and still would like to stop doing it. If I even think about it I give in.

[xmojox]

I admire your conviction and I wish you well. At some point in this thread someone stated that lust or the desire to have sex comes from Satan and not from God. Would strongly disagree with that since the very first thing that God told us do was "be fruitful and multiply." I'm not slamming anyone's beliefs, because spirituality is a very personal thing. I would caution against blind acceptance of any persons beliefs. Question everything and don't be afraid to decide for yourself. God gave us intelligence and free-will because we are expected to use them, not because we aren't. Again, I wish you well.

[slimboy1997]

It is normal and has been proven to have good benifits, such as relieving stress!

[deanbrodi]

Nowhere in the bible does it say that semen is only allowed to leave your body either during a wet dream, or with your wife.

[Swagging god]

I quite 4 years ago if u need anyu help just message me I am easy to talk to.

[Hunter1]

I say if you try to do it, good for you. I know I couldn't and it must take some willpower! It shows some commitment if you do stop!

[sandy.ilmi]

i try too, still try until now. i want to stop, but it is hard even i don't watch porn.

[Cook my Sock]

Right so today we had a year 11 assembly and the head teacher was talking about lent, then he mentioned that the parish priest had said to him that on every Sunday during lent you can eat (because he gave up cheese, yeah we have a strange head teacher) or do whatever you are supposed to have given up for lent because Sunday isn't counted as lent.

(Source:Wikipedia)The six Sundays in this period are often not regarded as being part of the observance (being termed Sundays in, rather than of, Lent),
because each one represents a "mini-Easter," a celebration of Jesus' victory
over sin and death.

BTW this is for people who have given wanking for lent so actually you can technically rub one out on Sunday:D

[PetrusRomanus]

I started to jack off when I was 8 y/o. It became my habit. I did that 3 times a day before. Now I can control myself from doing that through doing good stuffs.

[superisaiah'99]

it is hard its a habit you wait all day to masturbate ive tried to stop countless times but lasted if lucky a week

[London-17]

I started masterbating when i was probably 12. It was just as a one time thing from pressure from school at first, then it turned into an everyday thing. Since i was 13 i have been trying to stop masterbating and keep myself pure and clean for God and my future wife. I will be 16 in a few months and still havent completely stopped. I havent masterbated in 4 days and everyday i have to really try to not do it. I am starting this post for anyone that is trying to do the same thing, and needs help or an accountability partner. If anyone wants to talk about how they are trying to stop masterbating or needs an accountability partner just leave a reply and we can help eachother

Mate please dont stop wanking because of religion and God. its a natural thing and its really relaxing and a thing you do in life ! to suppress it because of God and religion which is *absolute Bullshit* _ you should wank

[ajthenoob]

I've tried to stop when I first learned how to, but I just thought, why stop?

[MarkoSt]

Matrubating is a healthy part of a mans life! just do not over do it!
17 straight but curious bi
PM me! Like meeting curious people

[soky123]

Hi Valentin!
I have similar problem like you. I am 14 years old and I am a christian. Yes I think that God wanted to keep me clean but my body says none. Don´t worry that not you who did fault it´s devil who did. Can I help you with pray and I will be happy that you´ll do it for me too :) Only pray can overwhelm devil :)
Sorry for my english i am from slovakia :D

[Ttssman]

Why stop. It feels awesome.

[LouBerry]

Please do not post in threads older than 2 months. :locked: