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I have been struggling with compulsive masturbation for 7 years. The main problem is that I often do it without any sexual urge or desire. I feel compelled to do it and cannot control myself even when I don't actually want to. I have already met two psychologists, but they said they couldn't help me. How can I find the right psychologist who has specific experience with this type of compulsive behavior, especially when there is little or no sexual urge involved? Can I use Google or Gemini to find a psychologist with this specific expertise? What keywords should I search for? I am from Mumbai
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Finding the right psychologist matters, but consistency matters just as much. CBT and other structured therapies need time—you usually cannot judge them after one session. Choose a therapist experienced with compulsive behaviours, commit to the process for several sessions, and review your progress together. If you’d like to discuss this further, you can contact me in Practo.
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Compulsive masturbation can sometimes continue as a learned habit or coping behaviour even when there is little or no sexual desire. It would be important to understand what triggers the behaviour and what function it serves rather than focusing only on stopping it.
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Since you’ve already tried therapy and still feel stuck, you can consider booking a session with me. We can assess the pattern, identify the triggers maintaining it, and work on practical strategies to regain control over the behaviour.
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Hi, thank you for sharing this. What you are describing sounds less like a problem of sexual desire and more like a repetitive/compulsive behaviour that feels difficult to control. The fact that you sometimes masturbate even when you do not feel sexual desire is important to explore further. Compulsive behaviours can sometimes become a learned response to stress, boredom, anxiety, loneliness, intrusive thoughts or emotional discomfort, and the behaviour may continue even when there is little sexual motivation. However, it would not be appropriate to diagnose the cause based on an online message alone. It would be helpful to consult a Counselling Psychologist who is trained in CBT and ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and has experience working with compulsive behaviours/OCD-spectrum concerns and sexual behaviour concerns. In therapy, the psychologist can explore the triggers, thoughts, emotions and patterns maintaining the behaviour and help you develop healthier ways of responding to urges without automatically acting on them. You can search for: Counselling Psychologist trained in CBT and ERP – Mumbai CBT ERP therapist for compulsive behaviour – Mumbai Psychologist experienced in compulsive sexual behaviour and ERP Dr Namita Ranjan Counselling Psychologist
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