Masturbation is an addictive behavior that is capable of ruining a mans life. its a form of gratification that when satisfied once would always be repeated . The above statement is guided by thorndike 'LAW OF EFFECT" , which state that every behavior that has positive effects when engaged would be repeated when similar demand returns ".This is the psychology of addiction.However masturbation and pornography are one of a joint leading cause of erectile dysfunction in men ,although this is still been debated ,but there are groups of collations that substantiate this claim.