It's a natural thing. You aren't doing anything wrong. Well if you want to stop it you can do things that involve using your hands like a hobby of some kind. Like play a video game

lol, id have such good hand-eye-coordination after only two weeks

get a girlfriend if you can´t exercise go jogging do something

This is an interesting question. Do you feel like you masturbate far too much? Because I've heard that plenty of men masturbate, on average, two to three times a day (link). Even if you do it up to six times a day, according to my source (especially for a teenager), this isn't unusual.

If masturbation is interfering with your schedule, or you find you get the urge to masturbate in situations where that's impossible and take certain risks (IE, you feel it's becoming an addiction), then I'm sure there are several techniques to help you cut back.

But my personal recommendation? If you don't feel it's an addiction, don't worry about it. It's healthy and, as I've stated, normal. Is there any particular reason you want to stop?

[Also this would be a much better "Answers" question, FYI].

i just dont feel good after doing it and i cant seem to find a way to silence the urge to do it. i would stop for a few weeks but then succumb to the urge again. im just tired of not being in charge of myself and i was just wondering if anyone had some suggestions that can keep my mind off of it.

Why would you WANT to stop?

Aha, that sounds similar to an addiction. Not saying you ARE addicted, I'm just saying that I understand your question now. Like how smokers need to smoke more cigarettes in order to feel the same, sort of thing.

Anyways, dragonrider's suggestion wasn't half bad. Or you could take up smoking (I am totally kidding). What's the main trigger for you? I mean, do you masturbate because you're bored? Is it a reaction to visual stimulus (IE, hot girls [or guys-- I just don't want to assume here, take no offense] in a magazine/on television/the internet/walking down the street)?

If it's boredom, I suggest taking up a hobby. Something as basic as writing might help. Fill up your schedule a bit more. Volunteer in your community. Take more classes. Get a job. Pick up a sport. Go to the gym.

Actually, exercise is highly encouraged. Believe it or not, it releases the same endorphins as sex and can have a similar effect on the body, so it's a great replacement. Go running, or biking, or hell, just go for a walk.

If it's visual stimuli, what is it that provokes the urge to masturbate? A specific model or singer? A particular television show?

My guess is, it's boredom. Several of my guy friends, the first thing they do when they're bored and alone is masturbate. Hell, it's even on my top five list of favorite things to do when I'm bored and alone. So yes, I would recommend trying something new. My first recommendation is sports/exercise, but if you're not the athletic type or commit to an exercise routine and then ditch it two weeks in (like me), try finding something else that takes up your time.

Don't think about sex and stuff....

thanx for the advice cinders, there's actually a gym in my apartment building

i mean it could be anything..stress, hormonal imbalance...maybe you should seek professional help if this is really a factor of worry for you?

yo ppls u r made to do this kinda shit so live it up n party

It's healthy and addicting!

stop thinking bout it and maybe take some theripy if its so bad you need advice!

I dont masterbate cause its a Sin in the bible for christians so i dont.

It's natural. Don't feel bad for doing it.........Sexaaaaah.........Sorry. Just find a new hobby, I guess. Ya know, to get it off your mind ;)

Let other person do it for you.
And week or 2 sober with jerking,dose own work.

I could use a few myself. It's like an obsession.

Wow! nice_assu, love your first option! It's really awesome that other makes it for you!

But I have a question... do girls masturbate? I've heard they do... if so, how?

Masturbation is healthy if not in excessive amounts.

Why in the world would you want to do that???

Edwardcarlisle, seriously? You didn't know we do? Wow.

Isn't this made a year ago? Perhaps he already stopped or something.

Don't do it 2 much, like 1ce a week er tice should keep ya oin check dude

It's perfectly normal and I just LOOOOOOOVE it! But if you really want to stop do things that distract you from sex, like exercise or something

Really edwardcarlisle, you didn't know we did? Well, have you heard of a little thing called fingering? (not trying to sound mean or anything, i'm just a joker XD)

well, guys have to put our dick in side of a girl, which is why we stroke ours up and down.(thats the basic i believe)and our dick is going in and..you know of the such. so therefore, chicks have to have some sort of thing to substitute our dick. such as a finger(s) or a viberator. *ohh yea, dont use a carrot. (if you seen 1000 ways to die. or cut it right at least)* i have ben meditating more than masturbating lately though. so im set for my self. but i use masterbating as a answer to fix my anger abit. if not then meditation works perfect for me.

unfree thoughtfull religions hold back healthy and fun stuff...im just saying, but i respect other peoples beliefs though. thats your own deal and i see that its okay ;)

Get a BF or GF otherwise, no suggetions. Being single sucks...

Motivation dude. A lot of motivation.

Right? It's totally natural! Yes, sex w/ someone else is better, but if you can't, or shouldn't, go to town!

Why do you want to stop?
It's natural and healthy!
A lot of people do it whithout any complex because nobody needs to know.
Trust me masturbation is a good thing and no a deathly sin,if you not do it you can became with a lot of stress.

(comproved scintifically)

Sex :D

Masturbation is a perfectly normal. Judging by what you posted above, it doesn't sound like an addiction, you're just a normal person who gets horny and then masturbates to satisfy that sexual urge. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU! The fact that you feel bad afterward is most likely because people have told you that it's terrible and immoral and that is where the problem lies; with a backwards society's unrealistic expectations, not you. Hope that helps. :)