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Yes

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29 points

Yes, Indeed.

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10 points

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10 points

Also…yes

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9 points

Yes, and yes

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49 points

Y’all I’ve been too embarrassed to tell my therapist but the way I pulled myself out of a deep depression a few months ago was because I started masturbating regularly, which I had never done before. It’s not working very well anymore but now when I talk to them it’s like “oh well what were you doing differently last time you felt better?” Idk man, it’s a mystery.

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24 points

no psychologist here, but wouldn’t the “doing nothing different” be the cause?

maybe try a few toys, there’s so many types these days, putting stuff up in the ass is also a good choice, lots of pleasure points there for both sexes

maybe you could find some relieve exploring your own body? that worked somewhat for me, maybe I’ve become a pervert or a degenerate, but I feel very good about myself and with myself

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14 points

Also just talking about your kinks and other things you’re ashamed of with people you trust is really helpful in clearing that. Shame will hold you back from being true to yourself, and it’s not worth it.

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6 points

Exploring my body unfortunately causes quite a bit of dysphoria for me which is why I rarely used to do it in the first place, but maybe I’ll work with them on that issue first and then I can try exploring haha.

You’re not a pervert, it’s great you can feel comfortable and enjoy yourself (as long as you’re not doing it in front of non-consenting parties…)

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For the record I love this comment, but find it funny that the answer to depression is just “try putting stuff up your butt”.

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18 points

If you can’t talk to your therapist about this l, they may not be the right therapist for you.

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10 points

It served as a source of novel pleasure, now it’s just pleasure. Something else that’s new and exciting could be what you’re looking for, just make sure it doesn’t turn to excessive drug use or something else thats irresponsible

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44 points

C. Just trying to keep the inventory fresh in order to not get cancer

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But you do that every 45 minutes

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28 points

The cancer can sneak up on you at any moment. Can’t let your guard down

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15 points

Imagine having a refractory period

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6 points

I’ve literally had partners envious of my turn around time.

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42 points

Neither. I need that bastard to stop trying to prop a tent after any minor provocation.

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32 points

are u masturbating sleeping because you’re horny sleepy or because you’re depressed and need the dopamine

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20 points

Can’t be depressed while you’re asleep. My coping mechanism numero uno

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