Identify your triggers
Reduce access to triggering content
Avoid situations that lead to impulsive sexual behavior
Set clear personal boundaries
Create a daily routine
Keep your hands and mind occupied with other activities
Exercise regularly
Improve sleep habits
Limit alcohol and drug use
Practice mindfulness or grounding techniques
Delay acting on urges
Use urge-surfing techniques
Journal your thoughts and patterns
Replace sexual coping with healthier coping skills
Build accountability with a trusted person
Seek support from a therapist
Consider evaluation for anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, or substance use
Treat underlying mental health conditions
Join a support group
Remove apps, accounts, or media that encourage compulsive behavior
Set device and internet limits
Practice self-compassion
Focus on long-term goals
Get immediate help if you feel out of control or unsafe