YOU WILL STOP MASTURBATING AFTER YOU KNOW THIS | STOICISM
Summary
TLDRThis video delves into the normalcy and potential pitfalls of masturbation, exploring its historical stigma and modern medical perspective. It highlights the brain's dopamine release during masturbation, which can lead to addiction and a detrimental cycle of seeking pleasure. Drawing on Stoic philosophy, the video advocates for self-control and introspection as a means to achieve true inner peace and freedom from momentary desires, suggesting that mastery over one's passions is a path to higher self-awareness and virtue.
Takeaways
- π Masturbation is considered normal by current medicine and is observed in many mammals.
- π Historically, masturbation was seen as immoral and believed to cause diseases.
- π Masturbation can help with insomnia as it induces sleep by deactivating sexual desire in the male brain after orgasm.
- π Excessive masturbation can lead to addiction due to the release of dopamine, a hormone that makes us feel good.
- π The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders classifies excessive masturbation under obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- π Addiction to masturbation can lead to a lack of control and potentially destructive behaviors, including seeking relationships with prostitutes and excessive consumption of pornography.
- π The brain adapts to dopamine release, requiring more stimulation to achieve the same pleasure, potentially leading to compulsive behavior.
- π Stoicism teaches self-control and wisdom, viewing masturbation as an opportunity to explore the limits of body and mind.
- π The Stoics believed that true satisfaction comes from self-mastery and understanding our deepest inclinations, not from succumbing to intense desires.
- π€ Practicing self-control and mindfulness can help resist temptations and lead to inner peace and true joy, according to Stoic philosophy.
Q & A
Is masturbation considered normal in modern medicine?
-Yes, current medicine views masturbation as completely normal, not only in humans but also evidenced in other mammals like dogs.
What was the historical perspective on masturbation?
-In the past, masturbation was considered immoral, especially in men, due to the belief that it prevented reproduction by wasting 'unproductive seed.' It was also thought to cause diseases and was generally discouraged.
How does masturbation affect sleep in men?
-Masturbation can induce sleep in men. The French Institute of Health and Medical Research concluded that the male brain deactivates sexual desire after orgasm, allowing the cerebral cortex to rest, which facilitates sleep.
What is the potential problem with the benefits of masturbation?
-While masturbation has benefits like inducing sleep, it can also lead to addiction due to the release of dopamine in the brain, which can cause people to seek more frequent stimulation to achieve the same pleasure.
How does the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders classify excessive masturbation?
-Excessive masturbation is classified under the category of obsessive-compulsive disorder as part of hypersexuality disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
What happens when the brain adapts to the release of dopamine from masturbation?
-The brain may start asking for more dopamine to achieve the same pleasure, leading to a cycle of needing to masturbate more frequently. Eventually, the brain may block dopamine receptors, reducing the pleasure felt from the act.
What is the stoic perspective on masturbation?
-Stoics like Seneca and Marcus Aurelius saw masturbation as an opportunity for self-awareness and self-mastery, rather than just a quest for carnal satisfaction. They believed in mastering worldly passions and pleasures to elevate the human spirit.
How do the stoics view the consequences of uncontrolled desires like compulsive masturbation?
-Stoics believe that succumbing to intense desires, such as compulsive masturbation, can lead to a loss of harmony with nature and a disconnect from true inner serenity. It can also trigger emotional turmoil characterized by guilt, shame, and dissatisfaction.
What advice do the stoics offer for managing intense emotions related to compulsive masturbation?
-The stoics encourage self-regulation and introspection to manage intense emotions. They suggest facing emotions consciously to learn how to manage them healthily and constructively.
How can one achieve inner peace and self-mastery according to the stoic teachings mentioned in the script?
-By practicing meditation, mindfulness, and self-control, one can promote mental serenity, resist temptations, and face emotions healthily. True satisfaction comes from living in accordance with one's deepest principles and values.
Outlines
π« The Normalcy and Risks of Masturbation
This paragraph discusses the societal and medical perspectives on masturbation, highlighting its normalcy in humans and animals. It contrasts historical views that considered masturbation immoral and potentially harmful with current understandings. The paragraph also delves into the physiological effects of masturbation, particularly its role in inducing sleep in men due to the deactivation of sexual desire post-orgasm. However, it warns of the potential for addiction due to the release of dopamine, which can lead to excessive masturbation and a cycle of seeking more pleasure, ultimately resulting in frustration and a lack of control. The paragraph concludes by introducing the concept of hypersexuality disorder and the idea that excessive masturbation can lead to mental and familial destruction.
π§ Stoic Philosophy on Masturbation and Self-Mastery
This paragraph explores the stoic view on masturbation, emphasizing self-control and understanding of one's desires. It contrasts the modern perspective of masturbation as a purely physical act with the stoic approach, which sees it as an opportunity for self-awareness and mastery over worldly passions. The stoics, such as Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, believed that true freedom lies in controlling one's desires rather than being enslaved by them. The paragraph also discusses the emotional consequences of compulsive masturbation, such as guilt and dissatisfaction, and how stoic teachings can help individuals find inner peace and self-mastery. It concludes with a personal story of transformation through stoic practices, highlighting the importance of living in accordance with one's values and finding joy in self-control and moderation.
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Keywords
π‘Masturbation
π‘Dopamine
π‘Addiction
π‘Self-control
π‘Stoicism
π‘Hypersexuality disorder
π‘Philosophical perspective
π‘Cerebral cortex
π‘Mindfulness
π‘Inner peace
Highlights
Masturbation is considered normal in both humans and other mammals.
Historically, masturbation was viewed as immoral and potentially harmful.
Masturbation can induce sleep due to the deactivation of sexual desire in the male brain post-orgasm.
Dopamine release during masturbation can lead to addiction due to its pleasurable effects.
The DSM classifies excessive masturbation under obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Addiction to masturbation can lead to seeking out other forms of sexual gratification, such as prostitution or multiple partners.
The brain adapts to dopamine release, necessitating increased stimulation for the same pleasure.
Stoicism offers a unique perspective on self-control and understanding of human passions.
Stoics like Seneca and Marcus Aurelius viewed self-control as a path to true freedom.
Stoicism encourages self-awareness and mastery over worldly passions and pleasures.
The stoic perspective on masturbation is about self-regulation and understanding one's desires.
Compulsive masturbation can lead to emotional turmoil, including guilt, shame, and dissatisfaction.
Stoicism teaches that every action has consequences for oneself and the natural order.
Practicing meditation and mindfulness can promote mental serenity and resist temptations.
Compulsive masturbation can distance one from noble purposes and veer away from true happiness found in virtue.
The video encourages viewers to reflect on their actions and strive for self-improvement and control.
Transcripts
we have heard that masturbating is
something completely normal but to what
extent how many times a day can you do
it without being considered addicted
what if you can't stop let's answer
these questions and why you should stop
today with this act that seems normal
but hides a trap for your life before we
begin I would like to apologize for the
exaggerated cover but I needed to draw
your attention to this 21st century
issue that weakens and harms all our
young people and adults leaving us
without willpower
in this video you will understand what
happens to our brain scientifically and
philosophically and what stoicism has to
teach us about this Vice also remember
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the Bell so you don't miss anything now
let's begin current medicine is quite
clear in stating that masturbation is
completely normal not only in humans but
also evidenced in dogs and other mammals
but this view of normal masturbation was
not always so in the past P masturbating
was thought to be immoral especially in
men because unproductive seed production
prevented people from reproducing in the
case of women it was believed that
masturbation could distance them from
Men by finding pleasure on their own and
without assistance to this moral burden
was added the physical burden stating
that masturbation caused diseases so it
was not advisable to practice it at all
but let's return to the present what do
we know about masturbation especially
for men suffering from insomnia what is
known is that it induces sleep the
French Institute of Health and Medical
Research concluded that the male brain
deactivates sexual desire after orgasm
the cerebral cortex the area responsible
for conscious thought goes to rest once
the man reaches climax this in addition
to nullifying the desire to continue
having sexual relations facilitate sleep
therefore many men fall asleep after
sexual activity but what is the problem
so what is wrong well hidden in one of
its benefits is a trap and if you
frequent this channel you will see what
I am talking about masturbation releases
dopamine in your brain this hormone is
responsible for making us feel better
providing calm relief from stress
reduction and a sense of reward this is
caused by dopamine and is so pleasurable
that some people become addicted the
diagnostic and statistical Manual of
mental disorders Incorporated
hypersexuality disorder this classifies
excessive masturbation under the
category of obsessive compulsive
disorder another Vice that leads to
mental and also familial destruction in
many cases you won't be able to control
yourself and you become a slave to
yourself a victim of lack of control
thus seeking relationships with
prostitutes sex with multiple people and
as we saw in a previous video excessive
consumption of pornography these are
ways that a dopamine saturated brain
finds to obtain pleasure pay attention
addiction to masturbation comes from
chemicals released in the brain and as
our brain adapts to the release of these
it feels the need to continually find
the codes that generated the stimulation
your brain will start asking for more
and more dopamine to achieve the same
pleasure it had the first time making
you always have to keep looking for how
to masturbate again this reaches an
exaggerated point when your brain
realizes that the release of dopamine is
excessive and begins to block receptor
in an attempt to stop you as a result
the person performs the pleasure act in
this case masturbates but gets nothing
which frustrates them more than they
already were excessively masturbating to
satisfy that hunger for pleasure is
exactly what a smoker who never stops
someone who eats chocolate until
vomiting or even an alcoholic does at
this point you must be wondering what
stoicism has to do with this the stoics
senica Marcus Aurelius and panis of rhs
M masters of self-control and wisdom
addressed the view of pleasure and lust
from a unique perspective from the words
of epicurus to the intimate thoughts of
senica they explored the depths of human
passions a legacy that still captivates
us for the stoics masturbation was not
just a quest for carnal satisfaction but
an opportunity to explore the limits of
the body and mind they saw it as an
exercise in self-awareness and a path to
True freedom in their philosophy Mastery
over worldly passions and Pleasures was
a conquest that elevated the human
Spirit epicurus asserted that it is not
Knights of pleasure but self-control
that distinguishes a good man in this
context the ability to enjoy pleasure
while understanding and containing it
makes a difference in someone who has
reached a higher level of self-awareness
instead of being slaves to our desires
we must be their masters as senica
reminds us with his philosophical
perspective stoic reflection on
masturbation is not simply about
repression but deep understanding and
self-mastery this translates into the
ability to direct our emotions toward a
journey of conscious
self-explanation it resides not only in
momentary satisfaction but in
understanding accepting and embracing
our deepest inclinations from the stoic
perspective every action has
consequences not only for us but also
for the natural order of the universe
when we succumb to our most intense
desires as in the case of uncontrolled
masturbation we lose that harmonious
connection with nature highly valued by
the stoics we become prisoners of our
desires drifting away from True inner
Serenity compulsive masturbation can
trigger an emotional Whirlwind within us
where guilt shame and dissatisfaction
become constant companions the stoics
teach us to control our intense emotions
through in perspection and
self-regulation by consciously facing
our emotions we learn to manage them
healthily and
constructively however the stoics
encourage us to find inner peace within
ourselves true satisfaction lies in our
self-mastery and our ability to find joy
in what is simple and virtuous allow me
to share a personal inspirational story
I know someone who used to struggle with
compulsive masturbation seeking
momentary refuge and pleasure but facing
an emotional storm after each act
immersing themselves in stoic teachings
and practicing self-control and
self-regulation this person underwent a
profound transformation they learned to
confront their desires and emotions
consciously finding true joy in
self-control they now live a life of
inner peace and authenticity free from
the slavery of momentary desires true
satisfaction comes from living in
accordance with our deepest principles
and values when we yield to fleeting Des
desires we lose sight of what we truly
value in life compulsive masturbation
can distance us from our noblest
purposes and Veer us away from the true
happiness found in virtue and Inner
Peace by practicing meditation and
mindfulness we can promote the mental
Serenity needed to resist Temptations
and face our emotions healthily this
compulsion becomes an obstacle to mental
Serenity dragging us into regrets and
steering us away from the peaceful peace
found in self-control and moderation
ation my friend what are you doing with
your life do you think sitting at home
and watching those videos and taking
pleasure with your hands can make you
confident successful and do you think
after wasting your time and energy on
those bullshits can attract women or if
you're a woman then do you also think
you can attract men no never so my
friend think wisely and I want you to
write in the comment that I'm a powerful
person I have control over my mind I
choose to do what motivates me I choose
to do what improves me thanks for
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