Can't fall alseep without masturbating

[Alice the Sister]

Ever since I can remember, I've masturbated before I went to sleep. It's almost habitual. I can't remember how it started, or why. All I know is that when try to fall asleep without masturbating, I can't fall asleep.

However, I don't want to be a slave to it. You shouldn't have to depend on it to fall asleep. Although the euphoria does give me a much better night's sleep than when I somehow fall asleep without masturbating (which isn't often)

And here lately, I've resorted to drinking to help me fall asleep. A few shots of rum or whiskey to make me relatively sleepy. But I don't want to get addicted to that either.

Anyone have some suggestions to help me out? Or is this something normal for guys to go through?

 

[Johnnz]

Unless there is some incident or experiences that triggered masturbation then you gave developed a habit that associates sleep with sexual release. Like any well established habit it takes time, effort and perseverance to make changes and learn new associations.

John
NZ

 

[[serious]]

If alcohol can take the place of it, I'd guess you associate the relaxation after with sleep. You may want to try exercising before bed time (with plenty of stretching before and after) and see if that helps you fall asleep.

 

[WhiteFaith]

I'd say this has turned into an addictive habbit for you. And yes masturbation can release those 'good' hormaones and make you feel relaxed and even sleepy afterwards, there is still other ways to fall asleep.
The only way to get over it, is to slowly wean yourself from the habit. Maybe make a goal of a day less each week, take it slwo, but work hard on it. Replace it with something else like meditation or something, and in time it will past.

 

[aeiouandsumtimesy]

i blush writing this but i strugle with the same thing just like you only i never tried the drinking thing i watch tv and read a book (make sure its clean of sexual things) its been 3 days since i did it last and might i add that was the first time in a week i did that so ....idk hope i helped

 

[legacyoftheju]

do you think that maybe drinking tea or taking some OTC sleeping pills would help instead? i know there's nothing quite like masterbating, but if you could find a safe alternative, that would be best. i'm praying for you.

 

[Alice the Sister]

I've actually tried over the counter sleeping pills. They helped, but not consistently. The drinking was a hassle, too. I suppose when I made this thread I starting to get a little worried about it. Perhaps I'll grow out of it? I don't really think it's a "habit". It's more of a "click". I feel like I have to do it, or else I can't sleep. That's why even the tiny bit of alcohol, or the sleeping pills haven't really helped much.

I can live with this, but sometimes I wonder if there's something more or if there's something wrong with me. I was kinda worried from a health perspective, actually.

I know that it's healthy in some situations, but I've always heard that you should do things in moderation. I dunno...another thing is that if I don't do it, I feel really icky the next morning. Sometimes a little sick. It's almost like my mind is trained to receive the hormones or it thinks something's up?