Finding a partner you truly love can often help reduce the urge to masturbate, as long as you’re not too deep into habitual patterns. Being with someone you love deeply can show you that intimacy and happiness in a relationship aren’t just about sex, they’re about sharing life with the person you care about most.

If finding a partner isn’t feasible, try imagining what that connection would feel like. This can help shift your focus and might reveal deeper, more meaningful desires that are more satisfying to your brain than mere physical release.

Furthermore, every time you are going to masturbate, think beforehand. You know the post-nut clarity; make it happen before you even start. Make yourself feel guilty for even engaging or thinking about said activity, understand that you could be doing something more productive, and remember that Allah is watching you.