How to Quiet Sexual Thoughts Gently

Sudden sexual thoughts can feel confusing, especially when they show up out of nowhere—but there’s often a deeper psychological reason behind them. In a previous video, we explored why you get these intrusive sexual thoughts. In this video, we’ll focus on how to stop sexual thoughts, break the cycle, and regain control in a healthy, realistic way—without shame or judgment. Previous video: https://youtu.be/vP6DbSjjQ1E?si=SE41si_XSwz8WAry

Further readings:

1. Intrusive thoughts (including sexual thoughts)
Rachman, S. (2007). The nature of intrusive thoughts. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 45(7), 1619–1630. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2006.10.009

2. Thought suppression + why trying to “stop thoughts” backfires
Wegner, D. M. (1994). Ironic processes of mental control. Psychological Review, 101(1), 34–52. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-295X.101.1.34

3. Mindfulness / acceptance-based approaches (helpful for managing thoughts)
Hayes, S. C., Strosahl, K. D., & Wilson, K. G. (1999). Acceptance and commitment therapy: An experiential approach to behavior change. Guilford Press.

Guided meditation video to help with intrusive thoughts: https://youtu.be/WmpXj-P_vCA?si=tKpt67ktzR7yU0MW

1:37 - 1. Stop feeding the algorithm in your brain
2:28 - 2. Train your brain to shift gears
3:01 - 3. Build other sources of dopamine
3:38 - 4. Humanize instead of objectify
4:18 - 5. Let the thought pass

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