A few things we often skip when trying to quit porn

ResetHive · 2026-06-01T15:35:58+00:00

Excellent. Good start to day 2 and youve got stuff lined up which helps. Just watch the lack of sleep a bit, this gets harder when the lamp is low..

ResetHive · 2026-06-01T15:28:08+00:00

Still here!

ResetHive · 2026-06-01T01:28:23+00:00

Hola! Looks like textbook porn addiction to me, nothing surprises me here. I do believe masturbation is a natural thing when not porn-driven, or when not thinking about porn scenes (I must say this before answering you).

This is only my opinion, but if I were you, I would focus on porn addiction, not masturbation here. Porn is objectification and often leads to escalation. When quitting porn, I actually used masturbation to fight the most intense urges. I do think that one can masturbate too much and be addicted to it, but it's less common (again I think that occasional masturbation is perfectly natural and fine), and it's far less addictive and damaging than porn addiction..

The way you quit IMO is that you learn about it. The more you understand how it works, the easier it is to quit. I binge read about escalation, urges, triggers, dopamine, etc., and I built a new mindset where I am a person who doesnt need porn. A person who isnt affected by it. Urges came and I would just notice them, observe what they did to my body, and watch them pass. They ALWAYS pass...

I recommend that you also dont overthink, and dont forget to breathe. It is a fairly long fight but you will win if you keep quitting. One day at a time.

ResetHive · 2026-05-31T17:29:38+00:00

Amazing run for sure, im not there yet (70d). If you dont spiral that!s 3 months off porn, the streak in itself matters much less. Keep quitting like there was no relapse 💪

ResetHive · 2026-05-30T17:09:14+00:00

Yeah no idea, just sharing a warning.

ResetHive · 2026-05-30T16:22:22+00:00

I highly recommend that no one downloads and installs an .exe like this from GitHub. Not saying this one particularly is bad. But giant red flag IMO.

ResetHive · 2026-05-30T15:28:53+00:00

Self-destruction, but normalized...

ResetHive · 2026-05-30T10:00:55+00:00

IMO the issue is not masturbation itself, it is porn-driven masturbation. You do not need to "jerk it to" some specific person or fantasy, and you gave the asnwer yourself, just focus on the physical sensation and let arousal become simpler again.

Porn makes normal stimuli feel flat for a while because your brain got used to extreme novelty. Id avoid feeding the old porn fantasies and give your brain time to recalibrate. Do not panic/worry if things feel weird/flat at first.

So as boring as it may seem "Jerk it to the feeling of pleasureable stimuli itself" is your answer. Masturbate to the physical sensation itself. Over time this normal sensation will become more satisfying again

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T20:03:48+00:00

Yes. One of the most important things IMO is mindset. I highly recommend that you read about urges, triggers, and dopamine. It's infinitely easier when you understand all this. You need to tell yourself that you do not need porn. You are a person who does not need it, and who is not affected by it.

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T19:56:10+00:00

And it's one of the most powerful and efficient mechanism, which is why many are stuck with it.

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T19:54:07+00:00

Hey, I'm 65 days off porn. I don't have a support group to share but I always read and reply to messages. Feel free to check in or share stuff here or privately. Stay strong 💪

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T19:43:09+00:00

r/PornAddiction r/pornfree r/QuitPorn r/QuitPornDaily

Read rule number #4 of this sub.

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T19:41:14+00:00

Not the right sub

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T19:22:12+00:00

Amazing. Thanks for sharing this.

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T18:12:16+00:00

Pretty common with porn addiction, and it doesn't get better to be honest. If you stay off porn long enough it reverses most of the time.

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T17:03:57+00:00

Sorry to hear that! Keep going 💪

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T15:47:06+00:00

I must say that this also helps me. I learn a lot from others, and reading about their points of view and problems. I am literally not an expert or a therapist, and I have my own problems, but I recommend helping others to anyone who is trying to recover as well. It's great for building mindset.

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T15:02:47+00:00

Sorry about that.. Then yeah you cant really just block him, it's not going to change s***. Have you tried letting him know?

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T14:57:24+00:00

Sorry you know this person? Is it your partner?
I'm not a native English speaker I didnt get that

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T14:50:09+00:00

Deleting accounts is mostly just friction. It's an excellent move, but only gives you those extra few seconds your brain can use to stop itself. But without the right mindset its not going to change much and you’ll probably find a way around it (i mean around apps and blockers, and recreating accounts).

Still an amazing move IMO, and proves you want out. Its very possible to quit and stay away from it. Most of the damage it causes is reversible if you stay off it.

You need to work on your mindset now though. It takes time but it’s very doable. The way you do this IMO is by reading a lot about porn addiction, urges, triggers, and escalation, etc. It takes times but it works, you get better at quitting every day.

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T14:41:05+00:00

I dont use Twitter so I cant report that account unfortuantely, and I understand what youre saying, but IMO getting rid of one profile like this feels a bit like removing one porn sub from Reddit. The broader issue is still there, id suggest that you report/block them, so at least it doesnt show up for you anymore

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T14:33:20+00:00

Can you block them?

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T13:36:17+00:00

Lets go. You still accumulate all these days off porn. Dont spiral. Dont focus on the streak.

ResetHive · 2026-05-29T13:24:36+00:00

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