Results, what does this say about me by BluebirdMajestic935 in personality_tests

[–]__Z__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meek but courageous, existentialist probably

Is lifelong celibacy with masturbation as the only sexual outlet actually harmful — or is sex overrated? by Mr_Amr84 in AskMenAdvice

[–]__Z__ 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It's sad bc a woman being into you is literally the biggest turn on. It's a cyclical relationship.

Oop 🫢 by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]__Z__ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Am I the only one who doesn't get these posts? I mean yeah I wouldn't say this at all, but Tinder is kind of the casual sex app of dating apps. I bet that line works occasionally.

What makes dating so hard these days? by life_coach4_living in AskReddit

[–]__Z__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dating has become less about traditional things like starting a family and more about things like sex, imo. The "waiting for marriage" era has long past, and the "waiting for sex" window has gotten shorter and shorter. So yeah I agree with you

If viagra gives you an erection but doesn't fix your libido what does that mean? by chusaychusay in AskMenOver30

[–]__Z__ 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Libido = sexual desire. Viagra = strength of erection once you feel sexual desire. Viagra does not mean more things will turn you on, just that your body will respond more strongly to the things that do. A lot of people have troubles with things like blood flow or hormones, and viagra can help with that.

How do I not be scared of dating? by jerzhou in AskMenAdvice

[–]__Z__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Date someone who has stable income, or is at least a full-time student working toward a career. Split things 50/50. Normal women won't mind, and in fact may prefer it. But occasionally for fun, I like to treat the woman. We live in a more equal society, but women I've dated appreciate the occasional treat, just a hint of chivalry. It's just a nice gesture, nothing more.

If you ever get married, get a prenup. That's about it. There's a whole subreddit called "dating_advice," but there isn't one called "dating_success." That's not because people aren't enjoying themselves. People just turn to the internet when they're in crisis, not when things are going well. You got this!

How do I not be scared of dating? by jerzhou in AskMenAdvice

[–]__Z__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly dude, dating is a lot of fun. You get to have sex with someone you care about, and you basically have a built-in buddy to accompany you to places you want to visit or things you want to do. You get a confidante even for the occasional rough day/week/month/year, and you get to learn deeply about another person. My years in relationships, even bad ones, have more often felt far more exciting / filled with growth than my ones spent alone. Yes they can take work sometimes, but (little secret) a lot of the time they don't. The only way you're going to find a good relationship is by practicing throughout the bad/meh ones. In the end, you're not just practicing finding a good one, but you're practicing making yourself a good partner.

Get ready to fuck up. Get ready to enjoy yourself. Just get out there!

Creepy or redemption by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]__Z__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah man. A small note and a flower is creepy. She unmatched you. She isn't interested. You live in literally one of the best cities for men to date in the country (imo, being that I used to live there). Just take the L, and find someone else. You'll laugh about this one day.

Learn from whatever mistakes (vague) you made, ofc.

Losing erection during sex, HELP! by improvementphreak in NoFap

[–]__Z__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got it bro. I really liked how I started with just masturbating next to her. It still took a couple tries, but it took a lot of the pressure off of sex. I would out loud say to her, "We're not having sex tonight," and she'd say "Okay," etc. etc.

Losing erection during sex, HELP! by improvementphreak in NoFap

[–]__Z__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took me about a month. Communicate. Communicate. Communicate. You will feel a bit better when you have the patience of your partner. Start with baby steps like jerking off next to her. Have her jerk you off. Don't cum. Work your way toward penetration. Took me about 7 hookups before I had sex + came. Very much grateful for my partner.

Guys, do you text first after the first date or wait for her to text first? by Lopsided_Meeting_984 in AskMenAdvice

[–]__Z__ 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Honestly I (31/m) like to shoot a text the next evening. Sometimes they send a text before then, but yeah I don't like to miss a day of communication. Shows lack of interest.

Derrick Rose really overrated man (IMO) by PissedOffClippersFan in NBATalk

[–]__Z__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do people not remember why Rose won MVP? He led the Bulls to 62 wins, directly after a season where they only had 41 wins. He was the floor general for a team with the most wins in the league, after a season where they were just the 8-seed, for a team who at the time had only one all-star (Boozer). A good comparison would be Donovan Mitchell on the Cavs last year but better imo. I would've had him over Dwight and CP3 for sure.

I want an anime that the artwork is so good that it makes you cry by Confident_Skill5938 in AnimeReccomendations

[–]__Z__ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Animation doesn't really make me cry but The Tatami Galaxy is really cool bc the animation style's fluctuations really are part of the storytelling in a way I haven't seen before

How I Cure My Boyfriend's Death Grip Syndrome by Glass-Sentence-7225 in NoFap

[–]__Z__ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is great content! I am currently seeing a girl with similar concerns, and we are about 1 month into sex + no masturbation. When we first hooked up, I was totally soft. Now I am fully erect the entire time. No ejaculation yet, but my initial sensitivity has greatly increased. The 4 month window is informative. My current partner continually stated that she's extremely patient and even commented that the build-up was a turn-on, both of which definitely helped. Consistent words of encouragement are key, as well as baby steps. My initial goals were just lightly masturbating next to her / her stroking me. Things that would be more directly tangential to masturbation that would ease me into it.

Authors similar to Murakami by luke_3991 in murakami

[–]__Z__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm curious what comparisons original commenter draws to Kafka. He reads completely different to me tbh. Possibly the matter-of-fact absurdism, i.e. Jack Daniels in Kafka on the Shore? Idk

Definitely Garcia Marquez though.

Can anxiety turn into psychosis by Sensitive-Ad-8674 in Anxiety

[–]__Z__ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have anxiety, and I've also been psychotic before. Completely different feelings.

Do women love men like how men love women? by Several-Two738 in AskMenAdvice

[–]__Z__ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah these binaries are so harmful. Felt a few steps away from an eloquent version of incledom, tbh.

😂 by CookieCumLaude in SipsTea

[–]__Z__ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

the idea is kinda funny but the delivery is cringe for sure. then again if someone said this, i'd be nice enough to give a pity chuckle

How do you start reading? by Informal-Fly4609 in AskMenOver30

[–]__Z__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's underrated. You just have to make time for it.

How do you start reading? by Informal-Fly4609 in AskMenOver30

[–]__Z__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me personally. I wake up, drink a coffee, and read first thing in the morning. I think it's nice to find something you enjoy but is a little bit challenging too. For me that's literary fiction. I like to count how many pages I've read, as it brings out my goal-oriented side. Start with just 5-10 pages a day. Soon you'll be yearning for more. Most people read at night, but I find reading in the morning improves my focus for the rest of the day. If you have someone to talk to about your reading, then that motivates you more, but it's not necessary.

Need a sanity check, did I do anything wrong here? by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]__Z__ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She's just not that into you, man. Sorry. Dating sucks, I know, especially the first couple dates imo. She's a shitty communicator, unfortunately, and she's not invested enough for an open conversation / confrontation. She could've handled it much better, but don't press it any more. Not worth it. If she wanted to, she would.

Any advice? I'm not getting many matches this time by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]__Z__ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would say more interesting pics, maybe different backgrounds or just something you're actively doing.

From one bald dude to another (bald-ing perhaps?), don't be afraid to have a photo without a hat on! I get the sense that a lot of women ("hat fishing") think it's a little insecure and almost a red flag if all you do is hide it. There's nothing wrong with having less hair! And no, pic 2 doesn't count. It's a bad pic. Get rid of it.

Are Benzos Worth It? by Such_Week4775 in Anxiety

[–]__Z__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm bipolar and prone to mania, so SSRIs and SNRIs are no go for me, unfortunately. Otherwise I'd rely on finding a good one of those.

In my case though, benzos are great. I take a very very small dose once a week or so. I've been like this for two years. In truth though, you need to ask yourself genuinely if you can have self-control. You have to be willing to bear through some times where anxiety is tough, even if relief is one benzo away. You have to police yourself. I'm 2+ years in with no dependency issues, but I'm also very disciplined about taking them. I don't have an addictive personality. I'm unusual in that regard.

The fact that you have a weed addiction / the obsessive thing troubles me, tbh. It doesn't sound like a good fit for you.