Even though you may not realize it, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing – and if you’ve been struggling with a sexual addiction to cams, then you know firsthand. It might start out as a hobby, something you do when you’re horny or feel like spicing things up. Maybe you were curious about sex cams and had an amazing experience and now can’t stop coming back.
At RabbitsCams, we encourage everyone to live out their wildest fantasies through sex cams. However, we also stress the importance of moderation and finding a healthy balance. You might find yourself coming back more and more and spending countless hours (and dollars) on cam sites. So when does it become an issue that needs to be dealt with?
Spotting Your Sexual Addiction
There’s a fine line between a healthy interest in something and an unhealthy obsession. You could do something on a near-daily basis but still strike a reasonable balance for the rest of your life. But there are some warning signs to look out for if you think you may have a sex cam addiction. Here are five questions you should consider:
- Are you camming for so long that you get headaches, blurry eyes, or cramped hands (if using a mobile device)?
- Do you spend all of your free time alone on cams instead of with your friends and family?
- Has your obsession with webcam sites affected your personal and intimate relationships?
- Do you find yourself opting to have virtual sex instead of real sex, or have trouble performing when you do have sex in person?
- Have you been spending too much money on cams, maybe even to the point of having financial issues?
If you find yourself answering “yes” to most or all of these questions, you may have a problem. Chances are, whatever issue you’re dealing with is easily fixable on your own. Much like any other addictions, the first step is realizing you have a problem. From there, you can evaluate and see what your next steps should be.
Try to Cut Back on Sex Cams
The first thing you can do is the most obvious: cut back on live chat sites. If you have an addiction, that’s obviously easier said than done. But instead of trying to cut it out cold turkey, how about starting by going on less? Make rules for yourself, such as only camming on the weekends or only after a certain time. Set timers for how long you can stay on.
It really depends on you. If you react well to rules and order, then setting boundaries could be the best solution. Then you might be able to quickly find a healthy balance. But if you find it hard to stick to those rules, you could try to go cold turkey instead. Give yourself a cam vacation, a clean break.
Set an end date and see how you feel then. If, after that much time has passed, you feel like you can go back to cam sex in moderation, try it out. If you still feel like you’ll slide into your old, obsessive patterns, maybe extend the break even longer.
Make a Cam Budget
If one of the reasons you realized you have a problem is because of how much money you’re spending, this could be an easy fix. Set a budget for yourself and try to stick to it. It can be tempting to splurge and it can be easy to spend more than you planned when you head into a private show. Maybe try to stick to free chats and only spend on tips here and there.
Many cam sites, like RabbitsCams, have a daily spending limit that you set for yourself. You can choose how much you want the limit to be and when you hit that limit, the show you’re in will close. You won’t be able to pay for any other services until the time period for that day is up. This is a good way to set hard boundaries for yourself.
Evaluate Other Factors in Your Life
Have you followed all of our advice and still feel like something is wrong? Maybe it’s not your cam habit that’s getting you down. Take a second to re-evaluate some other factors in your life and see if that could be the reason why. How are your relationships? Do you get enough sleep? How is your diet, and do you drink enough water and get enough exercise?
This all sounds obvious, but sometimes you don’t notice until you really sit down and think about it. Sure, maybe you frequent cam sites a little too often, but the side effects from that may be exacerbated by other issues in your life. Don’t be afraid to do some internal digging!
Coping With Your Sexual Addiction
If all of these tips don’t help, you may have a real problem that needs to be dealt with by experts. While we always do our best to help you out with our advice any way we can, sometimes it goes beyond our level of expertise.
The most important thing you can do to cope with your sex cam addiction: ask for help. Don’t be afraid to reach out to your loved ones about your situation. You may think they will judge you or maybe even laugh at you, but if you stress how serious the situation is, hopefully, they’ll understand. If they really care about you, they’ll listen and do what they can to be there for you.
Maybe you’re the type of person who can enjoy sex cams in moderation. Maybe you can’t. As long as you realize that about yourself and take steps to find that balance in your life, that’s all that matters.
There are tons of resources out there to help with your sexual addiction because you’re not alone in your struggles. Lots of people, both professionals and amateurs, have tips and advice on how to get things on track. All you have to do is take that next step.
