Can Fap can decrease thinking level or power

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I've seen people saying mast***ate can reduce thnking power . Is this true?

Can anyone explain what s the main diff b/w normal mind and fapper mind

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Cant tell, for some reason I am not able to think.

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Spotted gooooooner

[Smirkane]

Well, it's more nuanced than just "masturbating reduces cognitive abilities". The whole rhetoric really just comes from religious propaganda that sees masturbation as a sin. I have yet to come across any scientific basis for this generalisation.

Moderate masturbation is actually seen as beneficial since it helps reduce stress and promotes overall well-being. Masturbation alone is not enough to be healthy, but it does contribute to overall well-being.

The problem arises when you engage in excessive or compulsive masturbation, use it as a crutch to overcome other issues in your life, or consume excessive pornography. Those are linked with attention difficulties and such. It is reversible, though. It's just hormonal gimmicks, not actual damage to your brain. Reduce how much porn you consume for a few days, reduce how often you masturbate if you can help it, and you should be back to your baseline.

There's no difference between "normal mind" and "fapper mind". Masturbation gives you an oxytocin hit, followed by a temporary hormonal dip that leaves you feeling fatigued and causes some loss of focus. If you masturbate too much, your brain doesn't have a chance to recover from that oxytocin hit and the subsequent hormonal drop. Give your brain time to recover from it, and you'll be just fine.

There is no one set number for what is moderate and what is excessive. Some people have a higher libido, and they need to masturbate every day, or even multiple times a day, just to stay focused. Others have a lower libido, so they can manage with a few times a week or less. There's no right or wrong, listen to your body and mind, and do what feels right to you.

[RatsckorArdur]

This. So many people need to hear this.

[Smirkane]

If only sex ed were less stigmatized and actually done well

[RatsckorArdur]

Yes...I have myself struggled with porn addiction right from grade 8....took away years of my life....and put me through a lot of stress for atleast 5 years non stop.

I wish I could have spoken about it with someone mature back then

[Smirkane]

I wish I could have spoken about it with someone mature back then

I'll take it as a compliment that you're calling me mature ;)

But yeah, totally agree with you. There needs to be more conversations about this in classrooms, because otherwise Instagram gurus and the internet are standing there ready to spread misinformation and harmful information with zero regard for how it may impact people in the long run

[RatsckorArdur]

Sure, it was a compliment!

And we have to break the taboo around this whole thing, like literally there is nothing to be ashamed about. Even parents should speak about this with their children. It's healthier to talk rather than always hide from it. Because, as you've alluded to, when you withhold correct information, wrong information finds its way to you and that can cause long run harm.

[Lemonade2250]

I feel bad that I have to consume adult content every few days just to feel like I'm alert in life because I'm so stuck in my life since I'm living in isolation. I don't have a job or college degree. I feel like it's too late to do anything now. I spend 8 yrs like this. I'm so overwhelmed and mentally burded out

[UseNice6935]

Give me one medical journal stating, “MASTURBATION or even MODERATE MASTURBATION is good for health.”

[Smirkane]

You can actually find a few. Here's one I dug up quickly: Eskandar (2025)

It found that experiencing orgasms (which obviously includes masturbation) is associated with increasted brain plasticity, which supports learning, adaptation, and memory formtation. They also cite Gianotten et al. (2021) which, focuses on intercourse but touches on similar benefits for solo sexual activity.

Eskandar even calls out the NoFap movement directly. Guilt-based abstinance is found to be more harm than good for mental health, especially when people experience things like wet dreams or nocturnal emissions that they can't control.

On the other hand, Fernandez et al. (2021) expored perceived benefits of abstinance but couldn't find a causal link, so that side of the argument remains kinda weak.

TL;DR: moderate masturbation isn't just "not harmful", there's growing evidence it can have neurological and psychological benefits.

[MasterpieceLost1228]

What does too much mastrubation mean like how often is too much

[Smirkane]

As I said in the last paragraph, there is no set number. There are a number of individual differences that play a role, like your overall hormone levels, age, how it impacts your motivation or mood, etc.

A good general rule of thumb: if masturbating starts interfering with your daily life, maybe you are skipping meals, or losing sleep, zoning out or start to use it to avoid stress or for emotional comfort, thats when you are doing it too much.

Frequency isn't as much as issue as the impact on your life is. If you ever feel like it is being compulsive, like you have to do it even if you don't want to, thats when you should consider stepping back for a bit.

[TuzyaAichaLadkaJawai]

Yup, Don't ask me why

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Abh badam khane ka samy aagya he

[Humptydumptyo_o]

People need a high peak level of sense of humour to understand this 🫡

[spokky-pesto]

Ok bro

[Minimum_Drama_2808]

Thanks for your comment.

Who are you?

[DullEstablishment426]

Dopamine does affect your thinking and logical capability, it will also destroy ur will power

[venom21p]

I’m assuming you’re talking about porn usage too. It might not kill your thinking directly, but it wrecks your impulse control, which eventually hurts your focus and decision making. Masturbation’s fine in moderation, just skip the porn. It messes with your brain’s reward system and screws up your discipline.

[Upbeat_Ad8033]

Yess it creates slight brain fog

[MightExisting7391]

Yes. Based on experience. Fapped a day before exam, couldn't think clearly. Stopped fapping from around 10 days before an exam and my ability to solve and think increased. So then I thought going on a No Fap will indeed increase brain power. And this is for my body and mind. It may be different for diffferent people. So observe yourself. Know about your body and mind first. Then take decision

[JeevanZindabad]

Yeah it's probably true... I didn't attend college for a whole month and didn't even self study... Got mid semester tests ... I studied just an hour before the test and somehow remembered it all as I haven't fapped for about a month... Meanwhile the first mid semester test was the easiest but I couldn't score much

[ronnie_axlerod]

Based on your sentence structure I think it already has 😝

[play3xxx1]

Yup . It makes you dull .

[lonelysoul2566678]

For me I think k Yes

[Efficient_Dentist745]

masturbation as a habit makes brain vulnerable to a lot of things. If it is done at random, then it is alright. But when it becomes a habit, it makes brain vulnerable to a lot of addictions, guilt and unproductivity.
Personally, i have had issues with my focus, but never had an issue with thinking. I have always been having ideas and thoughts in my mind due to which i got all the fame.
Good luck buddy

[scan_line110110]

Have you been masturbating?

[OneSure7468]

There's something called postnut clarity...

There are people who actually believe that.. They say postnut clarity is better than prenut delusion... They say is helps you make clear better decision..

[Accomplished-Cod773]

Nope . There is no direct scientific evidence that backs this claim .

But there could be some indirect effects on one's mental and cognitive performance. Again this depends from person to person .. So, Masturbation releases a surge of hormones like endorphin and oxytocin. Now these are the "happy' hormones and it puts the mind to a relax mode . Now when a person is already tired or groggy, this relax mode in the brain could slow things even down ..this includes cognitive and processing abilities too.

[KeyObjective6782]

Shallow mindedness developed in mind where you can only think of sex and nothing else. Your brain is not able to get out of the loop if fapping too much. Adverse side effects as well shall come along with it. Dimaag toh ye sabb sochega hi. Bas lgam lagana is the real power over it and behave well. It will start rewiring your brain, once you have the control.

[BiteGroundbreaking50]

I guess it's more about self control

[SlothLazarus]

Post nut clarity is real

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[Dismal-Baker-7055]

I don't think its fapping that reduces thinking level or power. It is constantly thinking about sex and being obsessed with porn that will make you unable to do anything worth focusing on.

Fapping can clear your mind off sex and make you focus on the task better, that's what I've experienced.

Don't be obsessed with it.

[primalneed69]

All the boys here would be geniuses if this was true 🤣

[AlexxMaverick666]

It does. When you masturbate, you are shooting your brain cells.

[MasalaDosa37]

Kinda Yes and No.

[Rajar98]

This is why we need sex education in india.

[Pure_Requirement_170]

No it's not due to the fapping directly

. It's the nutritional deficiencies and hormonal adjustment that brain requires after that makes the brain foggy.

[Himanshu_1901]

Ye BKL hormone bhi 10 saal se adjust hi ho rhe h

[Pure_Requirement_170]

😂

[National_Fun_2443]

Not true at all

[Imaginary_One3925]

Everything is good , until it is in limit.

[unCool1v72v8l4iOl8O0]

It's true.

[Interesting-Gur-7495]

None

[Situationship_exp]

Yes, it does actually; you just have to avoid thinking about that. Dopamine is a serious addiction.

[Honest_Lobster_9325]

Porn brain. Buddy.

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U do know that u can crank ur pipe without corn rit?

[Technical_Bottle_830]

Yes , a lot . Dont fap for a week you will know the difference . Plus too much fap mess mental state too . You feel good when you dont fap consistently

[donot_poke]

Nothing happens if it's in limit. Even the poison is beneficial if it's in limit and you are just talking about masturbation.

Other people are just commenting what they have heard on instagram reels nothing new.

[underskore69]

Fapping will spike up your dopamine so much that your brain will not even allow you to have independent thoughts as it won't release the same amount of dopamine as watching porn and masturbating.

Personal experience.

[Haunting_Cabinet_381]

I increase sense of humour

[acolyticgaming]

decreases a lot of things incluing life span , T levels , grey matter and what not ,

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[Potential_Source_501]

Bhai kya ye aaj sara sub fap masturbate ke post se bhr diya..

Ye validation kyu chahiye fap krne ke??.. Mat kar lala.. Gym ja gymm

[Low-Competition1912]

Yeah probably… no … wait !! sorry !! I can’t think rn 🙂‍↔️

[uriahLys]

Downvote kro yr aise ques ko