Porn increases my masterbating frequency. If I don't watch porn, I masterbate less often.

For the past 10 days I have been consciously trying to not surf any stimulating content. Hence I am not wasting time on websites, also I am better able to recognise myself distracting and stop that pursuit.

I have more clarity during work, and heightened consciousness. I am also practicing meditation, at least 10 min a day.

Overall, I am gaining control over my mind.

I’ve been on the nofap journey for 10 years now and just had my 34th birthday. My journey into the porn work started at 2nd grade. You see my dad is a very social person and would take me to all his friends houses and I would spend time with their kids who happened to be in 5th grade and in USA 5th grade is when they teach you about the male and female reproductive organs. So I’m in 2nd grade and hanging out with 2-3 5th graders who are showing me the porn and teaching me what they learned in school. I was jerking off at young age of 7-8 almost daily. My no fap journey began once the pain got great enough. I feel so good on no fap hitting 100+ days is common

My record was almost 2 years, the energy coursing through me felt like it was to much to handle but I continue on hoping to reach as many years as possible. Ask me anything

28M Dutch, currently on day 3.
Been practicing NoFap on and off for a while, and I’m also interested in semen retention. My longest streak so far is 3 months. I usually go full no PMO (monk mode), and my main goal is to stop fapping for good and keep challenging myself with longer streaks.

I’m looking for an accountability partner (or a few) to do this with. What I have in mind:

• Daily check-ins to see how we’re both doing
• Reaching out to each other when urges hit, and being honest about it, no shame
• Keeping each other in check, honesty is key
• Working through the struggles together and sharing what helps
• Shared goala: 1 week, 2 weeks, and so forth

I’m also into calistenics and fitness, so it’d be great if you’re into sports too. Im down to swap workout tips, track each other’s progress, and use training as an outlet when urges show up.

Hmu if this sounds like ur kind of thing, DM open

Explain how fucked up your life with your porn and fapping addiction

I spent 20 years of my life heavily addicted. I would PMO everyday, 2 or 3 times with a total of 2 to 3 hours.

Then I was put on a medication that had an effect on dopamine. It had nothing to do with my PMO addiction. Once the effects of the drug kicked in I stopped using for 6 months and I never even had the thought of using.

Then a month ago my dosage was lowered and I started using again.

All it is is a chemical issue in the brain it seems...

Day 8 check in. Has some minor urges but I overcame them. Happy to find my balls very full, and I intend to keep them that way. Week 2 here we go!

Hey guys I’m 28 year old and i have started doing masturbation since last 10 year and i think because of this habit I couldn’t achieve my potential because this is only way to get over my stress or i do binge eating if not masturbation . I have high libido too

I feel I couldn’t reach my potential due to this habit , can anyone suggest me how to stop it?

And if someone controlled it well how did manage to do it? What effect it have in your life , how was your life before and after ?

Please help me out! First time I’m asking this

I only fap only without porn, just becauae it is getting so hard and all i can think about. So im being not too hard on myself and allow fap but not while watching porn vids.

Weak, but atleast im trying and i dont consider tha relapse. As long as i dont combine those 2 nasty things at once then i consider im still in the journey.

No way im losing.
I lost my life savings 56 days ago so i have to win this journey to change my life atleast with my self to be better man.

I will continue to be strong and stop peeking and stimulating myself because i know it isnt helping me to stay away from fapping. So im staying strong

Today is the day I start over from 452 days. Social media. Facebook specifically. I don't use IG but it would have been IG if it wasn't FB. Models keep popping up, and stupid me for letting them play out. GAH. Here we go again. I'm starting back up NOW.

The urges started to go away i didn't think about porn all day long i feel a lot better a lot calmer.and a lot happier

https://youtu.be/eyv426cwoW4?si=vMG7mDbKJU3XR2gv

Let’s gooo

Hey guys, I quit porn for my gf a few weeks ago.

It was rather easy to quit because she was around a lot since she had no job at the time.

My problem started because she got a new job and is working again since a week.😥

Now that it's the weekend and she has to work I'm all alone and it's damn hard to control my mind and make it stop to think about things I shouldn't.😟

So I thought maybe someone would like to talk to me, because literally any distraction is helping me right now🥺

Just got out of a multi week binge. Its similar to being hungover from alcohol but only from overstimulation from PMO and in person acting out.

Im feeling foggy mentally and cant think straight and sad. Ive put myself in risky situations just to satisfy my addiction. Now that ive stopped feelings hurt too much.

I have a hijacked brain and i don’t know what having a clear head is like. I feel like its written all over my face.

I am writing this just a few hours after our 2nd time trying sex.
I initially thought I was performing well, but like last time I just couldn’t last long, especially when changing positions.
This time she told me “wow you’re really bad at sex”.
I feel really embarrassed, and I can’t stop thinking about it.
I’d like to think it was because I jerked off just 24 hours beforehand, that this is what caused my low sex drive. But it’s definitely also because I’ve been watching so much porn this year basically everyday, also for 10 years. I’m almost 25 years old.
I think the hyper stimulating visuals and sounds of porn has completely desensitised me to the real visual and physical sensations of a real body. I’m really sad because I like her so much, and she’s got a great body too.

I’ve been following this subreddit for a few years now. I’ve tried NoFap before about 3 years ago, just during NoNutNovember, with little success. Maybe 3 Novembers I’ve tried, with a friend as accountability.
These recent real sexual disappointments made me realise I should try to take NoFap seriously.
My sex life and relationships is on the line here, as well as I really want my partner to feel good, and I want to feel good.

So internet friends, this is my first post here officially kicking off my journey to becoming a better man. 🫡

So, Girl kissed me in my car, my hands were a little on to her teats.

Bottom line - Dropped her off, she kisses me again on cheek and I come home.

No urges to fap, even though I was aroused and had wet stains in my undie.

Day 11 I guess, and I think this is what Control means.

There is no emotional entanglement to jerk off or to re think what happened and get an erection.

she kissed we made out. end of story

I’ve used porn compulsively for around 10 years, mainly as a way to cope with stress. Whenever I feel anxious or overwhelmed, I immediately turn to it, and my attempts to stop haven’t lasted.

It has affected my confidence, motivation, and social life. I feel isolated, struggle to connect with people, and don’t know how to move forward.

I want to develop healthier coping habits and stay consistent with recovery. What has helped you manage urges, deal with stress without porn, and rebuild confidence and routine? I’m also open to professional support.

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Day 1 today of no PMO

I feel good and hope it continues without anymore struggling, this is my longest streak 🎉!

Failed yesterday and today the urges are stronger

It’s like my body is telling me it’s okay to go again when you failed yesterday

Mornings are always hard for me. Hoping the urges pass soon

I woke up a little sluggish because I went out last night and had a few beers...but I feel alright. keep retaining guys 💪