Excessive masturbation can become addictive, altering the brain’s reward system and creating cycles of craving similar to substance dependence. It may serve as a maladaptive response to trauma or negative emotions like anxiety and grief, potentially harming relationships and reducing the ability to form genuine intimacy. While moderate self-pleasure is healthy, compulsive habits can distort sexual perception and mask underlying psychological distress.
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