Patient's question:
I have been masturbating for three years! Now I feel that the time I spend masturbating is almost four minutes before I orgasm! I now have the confidence to quit. I would like to ask how long it will take for me to return to normal after quitting.Doctor's answer:
To restore mental vitality, it depends on your previous masturbation age and frequency. Generally, it takes more than half a year to recover, but during the abstinence period, combining with health-preserving exercises can lead to a much faster recovery. It is recommended to practice the Zi Wu Men internal cultivation exercise of standing postures. Raise both forearms to the level of your waist, forming a 90-degree angle with your upper arms, keeping them parallel. Take one step to the left with your left leg, making the distance between your feet shoulder-width apart. Lower your shoulders and elbows, hunch your chest slightly, and straighten your back. Align the Baihui () and Huanyin () points into a straight line. Slightly tuck your chin and press your tongue to the roof of your mouth. Keep your lips slightly closed and relax your entire body. Focus on the Dantian () and practice reverse abdominal breathing. Gradually achieve fine, uniform breathing. The duration of the standing posture should be determined based on age and physical condition, starting from a shorter time and gradually increasing, aiming for at least 30 minutes each session.