Hello doctor. Please tell me how to control sexual desires because I am a bachelor and just wanted to remain away from all this. I often had sexual desires which somehow I managed to control. Please Dr. it's a request, do suggest me some good measures to control it. Thanks,just hope to get good reply from urs side.

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Sex thoughts, Sex addiction, masturbation addiction, porn films addiction etc comes under behavior addiction. Behavioral addiction is a form of addiction that involves a compulsion to engage in a rewarding non-drug-related behavior ? sometimes called a natural reward ? despite any negative consequences to the person's physical, mental, social or financial well-being. Behavior addiction needs to be curbed or controlled using your own self will power. Diverting your mind and body away from the circumstances which compels you for the addictive habit, with the help of physical exercises, games, entertainment etc can help you. Never sleep alone. Be always with your family even at night etc are some other tips. Willpower is the key always. Behavioral therapy also works well. Take care. 

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