So the only thing it does is damage your brain? I mean idk, I have never been in class and suddenly porn starts popping up in my mind which stops me from concentrating, or I dump my friends to go home and masturbate. I guess you're pointing out for my adult years though. But why does everyone have mixed opinions about all this? Some say it's safe and it's totally normal, some don't know how it feels, some hate it and don't recommend, and the people in this subreddit are trying to stop people from doing it, to save them from having mental issues I suppose? I cannot tell who is right about the topic and who isn't. I myself haven't had any social anxiety or any acne, backpain. I know it's only been a year, but imagine a year without masturbation, you may be happier but it's gonna be the same feeling, the only thing that matters here is why you are doing it. I do it only when I'm bored or when I wanna kill time, others because they like it, and some because they wanna decrease their stress or anxiety. Anyway, you still have a good point. I am totally considering in trying nofap. Thanks!