How Can I Control My Sexual Urges?
Sexual desire can often be controlled through extreme sports, appetite control, and distraction. Here are some methods:
When participating in extreme sports, the body produces a hormone called adrenaline. When adrenaline levels are high, it can suppress sexual desire. Common extreme sports that can help control sexual desire include skydiving, rock climbing, martial arts, diving, practicing taekwondo or karate, etc.
As the saying goes, "A full stomach breeds lust." This is because eating too much can easily stimulate the production of sex hormones. Therefore, controlling sexual desire often starts with controlling your appetite. Reducing 40% of your caloric intake at each meal can help reduce your desire for sex. Additionally, foods that tend to increase sexual desire, such as pepper, cinnamon, nuts, fish, seafood, and eggs, should be consumed sparingly or avoided.
If a person spends a significant amount of time working, they are less likely to have time to think about sexual matters. Besides work, entertainment can also be used to control sexual desire, such as playing computer games. Finding a game that you enjoy and focusing on how to complete it can help divert your attention away from sexual thoughts.
Excessive sexual desire may indicate the presence of sexual hyperactivity, which is a medical condition. The causes of sexual hyperactivity can include endocrine disorders, as well as increased excitement and decreased inhibition in the cerebral cortex, such as in cases of manic psychosis or menopausal psychosis. Sexual function varies from person to person, and there can be significant differences in the strength of sexual desire. Even within the same healthy individual, there can be notable differences in sexual desire depending on age and physical condition. For instance, newlyweds or those who have been reunited after a long separation may have a stronger sexual desire. Among married women, sexual desire may gradually increase over time, peaking around age 40. Therefore, it can be difficult to define what constitutes excessive sexual desire.
