Substances can affect judgment and decision-making. Avoid sexual situations in which you or another person cannot meaningfully consent. Take prescription medications as directed, and seek medical advice about unexpected side effects or potentially dangerous interactions.
5. Seek help for sexual urges that cause distress or risk harm.
People who feel unable to manage recurring sexual urges, fear they might cross another person’s boundaries, or worry that their behavior could harm an animal can seek help from a qualified mental-health professional. A clinician can help assess the situation and develop an appropriate plan without relying on shame as treatment.
Seeking help is not the same as admitting to a diagnosis. It is a way to address a concern before it leads to further harm.
6. Do not use humiliation as a substitute for treatment.
Public insults and online ridicule rarely provide meaningful assessment or care. When a genuine problem exists, appropriate professional support is more useful than spreading rumors or attaching a diagnosis to someone without evidence.
