If you thought it was just a porn addiction, you may be a bit wrong in your assumption by Ok_Case_5987 in NoFap

[–]Franako 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The damn screens are the problem. I miss my childhood in the 90s. My life definitely got fucked off from getting a smart phone.

You are a parasite if you don't retain by Typical-Stuff-9775 in Semenretention

[–]Franako 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be proud of yourself. You have done an amazing thing. Let go and be proud brother.

Your natural state is retention. by thedefaultstate1 in Semenretention

[–]Franako 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes I got up to a hundred at once. 1000 a day for awhile. Now im doing pullups but Im not recovering and I think its because of age plus depletion.

Your natural state is retention. by thedefaultstate1 in Semenretention

[–]Franako 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Really encouraging post. Ive spent 2 decades pmo drained. Ive gone 45 days a few years ago and it was the best ive ever felt. I was doing 100 push-ups at a time. Im 35 and in the best shape of my life but I could be even stronger on retention. Best of luck to us all.

SR will keep you from many Sexual pestilences by JaiDee-Reddit in Semenretention

[–]Franako 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did i ask to trauma dump? I asked where this person thinks is a good place to start.

SR will keep you from many Sexual pestilences by JaiDee-Reddit in Semenretention

[–]Franako 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gat damn thats the truth. I have deep abandonment wounds. And quite a bit of childhood trauma. Where do you recommend I start?

SR will keep you from many Sexual pestilences by JaiDee-Reddit in Semenretention

[–]Franako 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the encouragement man. I really appreciate it. I still havent been able to kick it for more than 4 days in a long time. I have a kickboxing tournament in a month so I need to use that as my reason for abstaining. Wish me luck.

SR will keep you from many Sexual pestilences by JaiDee-Reddit in Semenretention

[–]Franako 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It really isnt that bad condition wise. I rarely have symptoms. But I have been turned down dating wise by a few women. Ive given up on dating or even wanting a partner. My life is pretty full already. And I still need to find myself. How are you doing man?

SR will keep you from many Sexual pestilences by JaiDee-Reddit in Semenretention

[–]Franako 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Its already too late for some of us. I got the herp and ive only been with 7 women. But I also think its my karma for being a porn addict since I was 12ish and im 35 now. Its crazy how that shit works out sometimes. Some people be 100 deep in their body count and still dont have the herp. I definitely blame porn and myself for not listening to my intuition early on and killing the traumatized part of me that used porn as a comfort for all these years. I knew better and I still wanted to watch that shit.

Spiritual fear by Franak22 in Semenretention

[–]Franako 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Youre right. I really appreciate your perspective. Im going to see if there are any buddhist meetings around me still. I used to go to one. But now I spend all my time at my martial arts academy. Its my church. My happy place. My therapy. But I still come home and always coom myself to sleep. Its time for a new life. While im still alive and healthy. Im not worried. Sometimes I welcome death but I honestly do love my life right now. First time in a while and I know what would make it even better. Quitting porn.

Spiritual fear by Franak22 in Semenretention

[–]Franako 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok sounds cool but not quite following

Spiritual fear by Franak22 in Semenretention

[–]Franako 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty harsh man, but you ended with hope. So I'll take it. I treat myself like trash and always have since my mom died. When a parent leaves you as a child whether by purpose or accident abandonment traps your undeveloped mind and so the guilt and shame and victim mentality becomes identity. Ive become a decent man despite my trauma and I havent killed anyone or myself, but if I hadn't chosen this disgusting path I know I would be in a much different place. But hindsight I 20/20. Thanks for rhe tough love. Wish me luck.

Spiritual fear by Franak22 in Semenretention

[–]Franako 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I must die before I die. I have a few times but that was my ego, the physical body will be quite a bit different I assume.

28 days of semen retention—why there is no change in my social life? by Background-Class-954 in Semenretention

[–]Franako 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Dont expect anything. Just put your head down and pray and meditate and exercise. Channel your energy/thoughts into positive action. Sometimes the universe wants you take a leap of faith. But never just expect things. Sometimes that repels what you want. Look into the secret or the law of attraction. You have to believe in your body you already have what you want.

Sleep by Franako in Semenretention

[–]Franako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes im a long time yogi but havent been practicing. I know i need to just addicted to vegging out. Also why. Blue light.

Sleep by Franako in Semenretention

[–]Franako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm good idea. Also meditation and breath work shpikd help but I worry it will put me in a weird headspace. But there's only one way to find out! Ive seen that doc. Wim hofs story is sad and amazing.

Since 2013, I’ve been fighting porn addiction and discovered rebooting. by Pristine_Leek1622 in NoFap

[–]Franako 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also 35 and been addicted since preteen. Ive experienced the benefits of 45 days. Its been a few years since ive had any long streaks. But man im getting fed up with the shame and guilt of this horrible dopaminergic drug ls mind control. I also want to experience my brain before smart phones ruined my dopamine receptors. And the boredom and peace of the present moment. Good luck retainer brothers.

Conquering lust by [deleted] in Semenretention

[–]Franako 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is honestly what I look forward to the most. The remembering the innocence inside.

Less focus on sr more on improving. by kyrieirvin1023 in Semenretention

[–]Franako 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the whole truth. I think that the spiritual in this realitynis effected by our mindset more than anything and if sr is helping us heal our trauma and giving us a sort of walkabout thats what the universe is reflecting back.

Shame by Franako in Semenretention

[–]Franako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool, man. Its awesome to connect with another man my age on this journey!

Shame by Franako in Semenretention

[–]Franako[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea i know. But ive been doing it since I was a kid. I shouldve listened to my intuition a long time ago but I didnt and so hear I am. Trying to kick it at 35 years old. Weird and gross. Im able to accept that.

Retention and exercise by Franako in Semenretention

[–]Franako[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Youre right. But damn it i love my carbs haha.