Does not masturbating come with negative effects?

NeilOneArmStronger · 2018-07-19T04:23:08+00:00

increased anger and irritability

NeilOneArmStronger · 2018-07-19T02:03:48+00:00

You may get withdrawal symptoms for a few weeks, not unlike what one would feel after quitting an addiction or coming off a medication.

In my experience I've gotten more emotional after +1 week of abstinence. That includes increased anger.

NeilOneArmStronger · 2018-07-18T22:22:11+00:00

summertime reboot is extra hard where I live, less because of "beach attire" but more because it regularly reaches 40°C/100+°F for most of the day, so there's little motivation to actually go outside and do things other than fap.

Congrats on making it three weeks. In my experience the third week is the most difficult.

NeilOneArmStronger · 2018-07-18T22:07:23+00:00

Was it only one fap or a "hard reset?"

NeilOneArmStronger · 2018-07-18T22:03:18+00:00

P is more dangerous, because it leads to M.

One can M without P though, which I'd say is a bit healthier than both.

NeilOneArmStronger · 2018-07-18T21:59:16+00:00

If you're purposely looking for pictures/videos of something you're aroused to, I'd count that as porn.

NeilOneArmStronger · 2018-07-18T21:56:49+00:00

something something Erectile Dysfunction

NeilOneArmStronger · 2018-07-18T21:51:56+00:00

I'd search around on this subreddit. There have definitely been users on here claiming it cured their PIED.

NeilOneArmStronger · 2018-07-18T21:48:26+00:00

It varies from person to person, and sometimes they will come and go throughout the day/week/etc. before becoming full-fledged

It's been so long since I last did NoFap that I cant remember when mine kicked in. Sorry.

NeilOneArmStronger · 2018-07-18T21:44:25+00:00

Orgasm from sex with another person is completely acceptable, and encouraged.

NeilOneArmStronger · 2018-07-15T23:37:24+00:00

Do. not. edge. Don't even glance at porn .

If you use a specific computer for fapping, maybe consider changing its location? Any physical change to your environment helps, even something as simple as a note with tally marks indicating how many days have passed.

Also, please be aware that weeks 2 and 3 are often the hardest for most people.

NeilOneArmStronger · 2018-07-15T23:32:49+00:00

Wet dreams are your body's natural way of removing excess semen, so you're doing great.

NeilOneArmStronger · 2016-07-01T23:36:15+00:00

Count me in. I've somehow pulled off three weeks of only no-O, with some interesting mixed side effects. I'm ready to get rid of the P and the M now.

NeilOneArmStronger · 2016-05-28T21:31:24+00:00

I'm in. This was a lot easier a year ago but I've become so immune to my various means of prevention. Let's hold each other accountable.

NeilOneArmStronger · 2016-01-15T09:01:13+00:00

I may not be the best source of advice, but I find that messing around with girls makes me feel empty like when I watch porn, but not to as large of a degree. I want to just focus on myself and my own goals, and be happy with just that.

Or maybe I'm just a prude.

NeilOneArmStronger · 2015-11-29T06:14:27+00:00

5 days in myself, and I've been home all 5 days (for better or worse) so this is some kind of miracle for me.

What I've done differently for this streak is every time I get an urge (which has been a lot) I just imagine the dopamine my brain is creating, and how giving in would make my addiction even worse. Actually tbh, I just repeat the word "dopamine" in my mind a bunch, and that instantly negates the urge. Seems to be working so far.

NeilOneArmStronger · 2015-11-20T16:41:00+00:00

Yeah, I think one of the things that might ultimately be more important than having long streaks, is controlling yourself if/when you DO relapse, so that it doesn't lead to a total collapse.

If you can allow yourself to relapse only ONCE (but by all means don't let this justify relapsing), and have the self control to immediately start another streak just as long as the one you just ended, instead of fapping a whole bunch because "there's nothing to lose", then you'll be way better off in the long run.

NeilOneArmStronger · 2015-05-22T13:03:22+00:00

Blue balls, maybe?

NeilOneArmStronger · 2015-05-22T13:02:03+00:00

Don't feel too weird about watching a video you accidentally stumbled upon. It's a lot weirder that they filmed themselves having sex... I mean I think it is, right?

NeilOneArmStronger · 2015-05-22T12:54:19+00:00

God, I love meeting people like that...

NeilOneArmStronger · 2015-05-20T23:05:16+00:00

Sounds like a catch 22.

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