Yes, it really helps when you take the first steps towards independence from sexual desires. And the importance of this is greatly diminished in modern society, which dictates sexual propaganda. The most dangerous thing for any person (that controls us) is fear. In second place after fear is lust.

A mature sane person must overcome this inner beast, because this beast is always selfish and greedy, it only destroys everything.

This is not human nature. The nature of human is a spiritual principle. This spiritual principle is not from the material world. However, it manifests itself here in the form of kindness, Love, conscience and all the brightest!

The point is not to abandon material values (including sex, etc.), but to prevent this animal from beginning to control itself.