Signs You Might Be "Loving Yourself" Too Much
Consider how you feel before and during your sessions. If you use masturbation as an escape from daily life or do it several times in a row, then you may need to assess how you use masturbation. Masturbating to the point where you harm yourself, whether it's breaking the skin, chafing or otherwise, then it may be a compulsive behavior. And if you can't control the frequency at which you masturbate, then again, it's a warning sign that you might need help. If these behaviors sound a lot like addiction, that's because it can be. Masturbating compulsively can have as negative an effect as a gambling, alcohol or other addiction. The behavior won't get better on its own, so talk to a counselor who is trained in sexual behavior or sexual addiction.