11 Oct Auto Erotica and Compulsive Masturbation. What Are the Links?
Autoeroticism is the practice of becoming sexually aroused by oneself, without the need for external stimulation or involvement of another person.
There are different levels to auto erotica, masturbation being the most common and the more uncommon being those who are only turned on by themselves. These people prefer masturbation over any type of intercourse or other sexual contact and therefore have a higher chance of becoming addicted to masturbation.
Out of all the sexual disorders one can have, masturbation is one of the easiest to become addicted to, simply because it doesn’t require the involvement of another person. This means it’s much simpler for a person to act on their impulses, without the hassle of having to plan sexual encounters around a partner. There is nothing wrong with masturbation, but it can become an issue when it begins to interfere with daily life and has negative effects on things like work, social life, family and romantic relationships.
Autoerotic or ‘autosexual’ people also require minimal (if any) visual stimuli such as pornography to become aroused and achieve orgasm during masturbation. They find pleasure in imagining themselves in sexual situations or simply even just looking at themselves in the mirror. Without the need for external stimulants, autosexual people find it easy to masturbate in all types of situations such as social event, at shopping centres or even at work.
Masturbation addiction usually happens rapidly, without one realising they have addicted. At this point, without the right help, it can be difficult to break the habit.
If you are concerned you may be addicted to masturbation and feel it’s having a negative impact on your life, our professional counsellors can work with you to get your urges under control. Contact us today for more information.