What should I do about lustful thoughts?

[Justinhill9]

Hi my name is Justin I struggle with having lustful thoughts. I have them daily and I was wondering is it a sin to have these thoughts? Do I need to go to confession every time I have these thought to receive communion? What are the rules?

 

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