#masturbation

#masturbation

Masturbation and pornography most often drive perceived sex addiction, while gender, sexual orientation, age, and religiosity shape which sexual behaviors feel out of control.

If a partner's frequent, intense orgasms during intercourse prevent your orgasm, pursue alternative sexual activities and communicate needs to achieve satisfaction.

Relying on a long-standing sexual kink can prevent orgasm with partners; deliberately reducing dependence and developing alternative stimuli can restore sexual options.

Faking orgasm is common across genders and hinders communication that could address sexual and relationship issues; orgasm does not indicate sexual adequacy.

AFAB nonbinary early-20s person reports a strong recent increase in masturbation frequency causing distress and asks how to manage a persistent, intense sex drive.

Masturbation is healthy, but balance with partner intimacy is crucial.