How to Stop Masturbating: What Worked for Me and What to Expect
How to stop masturbating, from a man porn-free since 2021: what the first week and month are like, how to handle urges, and what to do after a slip.

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When the urge hits
Flee. Don't argue with it.
You can't win an argument with a lustful thought. Get up and go do something: pray, walk, run, pushups, the gym, the dishes, the laundry, a hobby.
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I've beaten addiction and unhealthy habits, lost 110 pounds, and I've been porn-free since 2021. I'm an Orthodox Christian, and prayer is part of how I fight. I write what I wish someone had told me: practical steps, no fluff.
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