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IslamQA: On controlling the impulse to masturbate

I cannot control my impulse for masturbating can I?

It will get easier to control your impulses as you get older. So do not get disheartened but always do your best to make up for it by doing other good deeds. Please see this previous answer for more details: On how to stop masturbating

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3 years ago

I try to quit masterbation but it is really hard
I feel very bad ever time I masterbate how can I find a solution to reduce my desires

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