Identify your triggers
Avoid sexual content and situations that intensify arousal
Redirect your attention to work, study, hobbies, or exercise
Get up and move around
Take a cold or cool shower
Practice deep breathing
Use mindfulness or meditation
Limit alcohol and drugs
Reduce time alone if that makes it worse
Sleep enough
Masturbate if it is safe, legal, and appropriate for you
Talk to a trusted person if the feelings feel overwhelming
Seek help from a mental health professional if it feels compulsive or distressing
