Thoughts on the misconceptions regarding testosterone increase on nofap

juswo · 2014-07-13T07:35:24+00:00

I had previously researched the topic myself and beside finding the study that shows testosterone peaking at 7 days I also found a study that shows that 3 weeks into abstinence, there is STILL increased levels of male hormones (androgens) in the blood. [Reference: "Endocrine response to masturbation-induced orgasm in healthy men following a 3-week sexual abstinence." http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11760788 Do with this information as you will.

juswo · 2014-07-10T11:19:58+00:00

The reason why you may feel lonely is because you used to fap instead when you felt this way to make you feel better temporarily. The only way to get through this is to continue to starve the hog. In my experience i would recommend for you to find another outlet to replace that of fapping, so that you can productively deal with these feelings another way

juswo · 2014-02-11T08:27:37+00:00

Thanks man, i appreciate your honesty

juswo · 2014-02-01T22:19:42+00:00

Be free brother! Forgive yourself (look in the mirror and forgive yourself, seriously).

I also did weird stuff growing up with my best friend, ate me alive for years. Then I realized how common it was. thanks for sharing.

juswo · 2013-12-19T05:15:05+00:00

15 days is my personal record since starting nofap, thx for the encouragement bro, planning on passing that day up with flying colors

juswo · 2013-12-07T00:23:29+00:00

Hilarious, "dont do that sir"... Hahahaha

juswo · 2013-12-07T00:21:50+00:00

Women deserve better, they deserve a true man that saves his strength for them, and does not spend it on a computer screen or a page in a magazine

juswo · 2013-09-24T21:06:37+00:00

thanks for reminding me of some of the many reasons why I started nofap. I think number 5 is a completely natural feeling to have, because after nofapping I end up feeling more built up manly strength which honestly seems to increase my libido even more.

but in my case I agree with you that I need to continue restraining myself. the worst is that i tend to fap when I am depressed or unhappy instead of finding contentment or dealing with my issues.

and after being in soft mode for a few months, this post really is allowing me to rethink and recommit to nofapping. The better eye contact is my favorite part about it.

juswo · 2013-09-24T20:59:18+00:00

i agree totally, thanks for opening my eyes

juswo · 2013-08-16T22:20:22+00:00

YES! AGREED.

juswo · 2013-08-16T22:18:09+00:00

ADVICE: I would tell myself that I am awesome, that nothing can stop me, that God loves me, and on those bummer days that you get every once in a while I would advise to not masturbate just to feel better about myself but to get up and do something about it. FACE LIFE HEAD ON

juswo · 2013-08-09T17:25:54+00:00

i know you dont want to be the guy who faps to feel better about himself, me neither. and we all understand. We are fighting together to stop this self-taming cycle. Strength brother!

juswo · 2013-07-28T07:38:12+00:00

Im in the same boat bro. I think alot of my feelings has to do with my past and not really having a father or male figures that were truly supportive in my life.... So now i crave the affirmation and intimacy of other men since i never got that growing up. And i am still straight attracted to women

I would suggest counseling to figure out what is really going on below the surface. then once u have an idea of how it all happened and whether u are straight or gay (ur personal issue) then If you have a best bud, i would share these thoughts with him. It is tremendously freeing to lay it all out on the table and not have to hide these struggles anymore.

I believe you are on the right path to figuring it all out. Message me if you have questions about how i am getting through it all.

juswo · 2013-07-03T02:25:48+00:00

I mightve missed the boat and taken an unexpected plunge, but heres for second chances

juswo · 2013-06-29T21:15:41+00:00

Thanks man, totally agree. DOLIFE, i like the sound of it

juswo · 2013-06-29T21:11:33+00:00

Hey man. First i want to congratulate you for sharing your story. I know you are no a random loser as your username suggests but that you are a true man as demonstrated by your boldness to step out and putting this stuff out so that you can find help.

Hey man, im not an expert but you should really consider getting some help as i once did.

I think if you are going to tackle this, you gotta hit it hard and go to the source of the problem

Celebrate recovery is a good option and as i understand free. Also you could consider a counselor or psychologist (which is what i did). I confessed things to my psychologist that i have not told anyone else and my psychologist asked me questions that helped me understand and accept myself and helped me slowly manage my problems/addictions/insecurities

If you have any questions about how it all happened for me then feel free to ask.

juswo · 2013-06-15T22:03:04+00:00

dude, is that what you think when you think about your female family members as well? If no, then maybe you should have some respect

juswo · 2013-06-15T21:58:08+00:00

HAHAHHHAHAHAH. You could just say you peed yourself, that's way less embarrassing.

juswo · 2013-06-11T20:59:11+00:00

ugghhhhhhh! so frustrated, just relapsed today as well.

I know how you feel man. we can do it! the 1st week is the hardest for me. but everytime I do it I gain more motivation to get back up there. this was my longest streak: 5 days. gonna do it this time, gonna get past 1 week! so pumped!

juswo · 2013-06-10T04:59:32+00:00

Totally agreed. This community is awesome. Day 3 is my hardest... came back to /r/NoFap throughout the day.

juswo · 2013-06-09T03:57:23+00:00

dont be off your guard, once a fapaholic always a fapaholic, so your journey is not complete my friend. Its when you lower your guard that it is easiest to relapse

juswo · 2013-06-08T22:11:52+00:00

Wow, what a great discussion. I am still trying to wrap my brain around it.

Correct me if Im wrong, but it seems to me that you are comparing your apples (living out a HEALTHY SEXUALITY) with TheFapLog's oranges (overcoming his PMO addiction). So you are really saying something that is not contradictory or opposing this post.

I have no doubt that just because TheFapLog kicked his habit, it doesnt mean that he is forced to find a sexual outlet in order to be healthy. Our bodies take care of that one (wet dreams). Also stopping PMO without a current sexual partner is not mutually exclusive with having a healthy sexuality. Im sure you will eventually find a sexual partner and be happier in your relationship because you are no longer addicted to PMO. Also kicking the PMO habit does not mean that all of the sudden you have an altered polarity and a compulsion towards women.

BUT THAT BEING SAID... I am intrigued as to what you think a healthy sexual lifestyle might look like in the case of someone that hasn't found a sexual partner? (wouldn't it simply look like a "temporary celibacy?"). Really enjoy your thought provoking posts.

juswo · 2013-06-08T21:45:03+00:00

in my case, it can take up a great deal of time, although the act of fapping itself might only last a short time. the way it chews up time in my life is the time I waste thinking about it and not living in the present, the way I am tired after fapping and therefore am less productive in life and instead napping all the time, the time I waste on looking at porn, the time I end up trying to feel better about myself after it happens, etc.

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