Here’s some research done a while ago by Dutch data scientist Alec Sproten for his own satisfaction. It’s entitled “How Abstinence Affects Preferences.” Main Findings Abstaining from pornography and masturbation increases the ability to delay rewardsParticipating in a period of abstinence renders people more willing to take risksAbstinence renders people more altruisticAbstinence renders people more […]
Excerpts: Our findings shed new light on various sexual and non-sexual functional impairments related to PPU [problematic porn use] that have yet to be robustly examined in the existing literature. Our findings corroborate increasing evidence that many individuals with PPU experience tolerance and desensitisation effects, which can lead to escalating use [evidence of addiction]. [PPU […]
Just a quick post on here to celebrate day 90 of my recovery. It hasn’t been easy but it hasn’t been as difficult as I thought it would be. A number of things have helped: 1. Complete honesty with my wife. I am still working on this. 2. Reduced screen time – my phone is […]
In this video, Jordan Peterson and Andrew Huberman speak on the science behind why today’s men are abnormally unmotivated. How does today’s easily accessible online porn fit into this discussion about the importance of self-discipline? Ever heard of “optimal deprivation?” Sometimes not being able to indulge is a good way to strengthen yourself. https://youtu.be/pWJeieIIot8?si=0EfYKxLklnAkUv-V […]
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Become a man again from not watching porn….that’s what I initially read. Then I found myself caught in this crazy wild fantasy world because my brain was playing games. I read further. “Your recovery will be far swifter if you don’t masturbate.” I have basically tried this since March 2022. I reckon I have averaged […]
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I have a message for you guys. This is coming from a 23 years old guy who practiced nofap for years and finally succeeded in stopping pornography usage & masturbation. I haven’t ejaculated for more than 150 days. I am confident enough to say that I’m now free from this harmful habit. My advice to […]
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Comments: In this well reasoned article Palazzolo argues that the DSM should include a diagnosis for Internet Pornography Use Disorder due to its unique and recognizable symptoms. Sexual Health & Compulsivity 30:4, 328-341, DOI: 10.1080/26929953.2023.2254785, Francesca Palazzolo (2023) Abstract Since the inclusion of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder in the International Classification of Diseases, 11th […]
Salute to late Gary Wilson, who created yourbrainonporn.com, Alexander Rhodes, youtubers Mark Queppet, Seth Alexander for the help I got for coming out of hell. Background I was exposed to women’s lingerie ads in very childhood (I cant remember, i was too young). From very childhood I was interested in women’s bodies and couldn’t keep […]
“Seek freedom and become captive of your desires. Seek discipline and find your liberty.” –Frank Herbert Discussion threads on porn use We often hear about how our culture is becoming “pornified” thanks to today’s eager Internet users and their suppliers. Yet those giving up porn are also beginning to shape our culture. Like soldiers returning […]
I’ve been pmo ing since I was 21 years old when I was in my first real relationship 8 years ago (pretty late imo). I am not sure when it became an addiction but a main reason I did it was because I was away from her. Well when I was 25 I would get […]