Patient's question:
Doctor, I started masturbating since I was 14 years old, and it has been 3 years so far. On average, I do it every 3 days. I only now realized the severity of the consequences. I now feel constantly tired, dizzy, have poor memory, lack concentration, and other problems. Can you help me?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Methods to quit masturbation:1. Bedding should be light and not too warm.
2. Wash the genital area and lower abdomen with cold water before going to bed.
3. Eliminate desires before sleeping and silently chant a name or visualize the Pure Land until falling asleep.
4. Go to bed late and wake up early.
5. Engage in light exercise frequently.
6. Practice seated meditation with the "impure views" (refer to the "Nine Views of Impurity" in the "Essentials of Buddhist Practice for Laypeople").
7. Avoid reading books, watching erotic films, or speaking obscene words.
8. Eat a light dinner and avoid stimulating foods such as tobacco, alcohol, chili peppers, coffee, and strong tea. After marriage, masturbation will naturally cease.