Anxiety

[Nimbikarana]

Anyone else suffer attacks of stress while masturbating? I am a high-stress person by nature anyway but, yeah, just want to hear what anyone else has to say?

 

[SweetErika]

I'm not quite sure what you mean by "attacks of stress." Like mentally...about the orgasm, masturbation, or some other source of stress in your life? Or physically, like a panic attack?

 

[Nimbikarana]

erm yeah, about the orgasm. But also generally, have trouble relaxing while doing it.

 

[rcuhljr]

Is this a recent thing? did your parents raise you with strong negative views towards masturbation?

 

[greenffingers]

I'm sort of the other way round, the more stressed I feel the more I want sex (including masturbation) - I doubt this helps?

 

[bisexplicit]

I used to feel really guilty when I masturbated and was unable to orgasm because of it...eventually I just kindof got over it and realized that it wasn't something to feel guilty about.
If this is something thats really hindering your sex life, though, I would recommend talking to a professional.

 

[SweetErika]

I don't feel anxious when I'm alone, but tend to with a partner. The solution for me is to immerse myself in a fantasy so my mind's occupied and I can't think anxious thoughts. In general, I view masturbation as a fun, healthy, and sometimes "medicinal" activity. I usually make sure I have plenty of time without interruptions, and just focus on exploring, the fantasy (or story), and pleasureable feelings.

 

[Nimbikarana]

crossposted to GB

 

[Eilan]

crossposted to GB

You're a brave soul.

 

[Christina O. Leigh]

Anyone else suffer attacks of stress while masturbating? I am a high-stress person by nature anyway but, yeah, just want to hear what anyone else has to say?

You're not alone.

 

[Elizafairy]

Maybe you should stop doing it you might get a panic attack or maybe you will have a heart attack.

 

[Nimbikarana]

just a thank-you to the contributors, happy to have 10 replies

 

[DevilsAngel369]

Are you masturbating because you want to of you feel you have to? It seems ur not confortable doing it and not really enjoying it. What do you think about masturbating?

 

[Nimbikarana]

morally, i don't give a damn. Physically, if I don't do it, I don't fall asleep, full-stop. it is often a chore, especially when not going well...i just want to get it over with and fall asleep, usually..