TL;DR I guess in summary I'm just trying to figure out ways that I can keep my libido in check without just giving in to the urge as otherwise the constant state of arousal affects my behavior and as I understand it, it's a cyclical phenomenon of my hormones make me horny, I masturbate to satisfy the urge, then my body makes more hormones, continuing the cycle.
So for the last several months (maybe late February or early March) my sex drive isn't just driving, it's flooring it down the Autobahn every day, multiple times a day. I have some theories as to why but before I get there I need to say that I'm not just jerking off because I can and I'm bored. Hell it's not even just because I'm horny. It affects my behavior in multiple ways when I'm interacting with my best friend (39F, who I have sexted before) because I'm so aroused. It's gotten to a point where I do it because I'm so stimulated that a lot of comments I make are sexual just because that's where my brain is. Now it's become so bad that it's affecting my concentration at work, I'm spending less time with her and other friends and instead choose to rub one out because if I don't, I know I'll continue making those comments and "jokes." I've described it as the feeling of chasing a high because since the last time we sexted, nothing has come close to that feeling. I've tried exercising, hobbies, and other activities to distract myself but those don't really help. Any suggestions or anecdotes about what helped you or someone you know's experience would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.