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Pantoliano's Secret Trio for Well-being
16 Jun
Summary
- Pantoliano advocates masturbation, medication, and meditation for health.
- He equates a 15-minute brisk walk to 90 milligrams of Prozac.
- Success, sex, and alcohol were once vices used to fill a void.

Actor Joe Pantoliano, an Emmy award winner, has spoken openly about his strategies for maintaining mental and physical well-being. During a recent event celebrating the 30-year anniversary of the film "Bound," Pantoliano outlined what he calls his "tried and true recipe" for optimal health, comprising three key elements: masturbation, medication, and meditation.
He elaborated that while he doesn't personally meditate, he utilizes a beneficial supplement and relies on his wife for the masturbation aspect. Pantoliano also highlighted the significant impact of physical activity, citing advice from McLean Hospital that a 15-minute brisk walk is equivalent to 90 milligrams of Prozac. This has led him to incorporate daily walks into his routine.
The "Bad Boys" star also reflected on his past struggles with vices. He explained that success, followed by sex and then alcohol, were initially pursued as ways to fill an internal void. Pantoliano acknowledged that these were attempts to find relief, but ultimately discovered personal shortcomings through these experiences.