Salamualaykum all, I am currently on Day 43. I can officially say this current streak is the longest streak I have maintained since the start of my addiction. On top of all that, I have been living ALONE on campus in my own apartment! I am so proud of how far I have come and […]
Read More… from Age 24 – Medical student: Increased confidence, energy, motivation & mental clarity. Healthier social life. Deeper emotions.
Introduction This page, and a second page, provide empirical support for claims put forth in The Great Porn Experiment | Gary Wilson | TEDxGlasgow (and The Demise of Guys, by Philip Zimbardo). Each PowerPoint slide and associated text is accompanied by (1) the original supporting citations/sources, followed by (2) supporting studies and clinical evidence published […]
Read More… from Empirical support for “The Great Porn Experiment” – TEDx Glasgow (2012): Page 1
Since 2016, an audacious red herring has insinuated itself into the tweets and blogs of some AASECT sexologists: the notion that PIED (porn-induced erectile dysfunction) is caused by masturbation. Without offering any scientific support, this band of porn-apologists has determined to persuade us that porn is not behind the recent rise of coital ED in […]
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I did it. I fucking did it. [Background] Started PMO when I was in 7th grade, I still remember the first time when I discovered this “amazing” thing. Going through middle school to college, I have faced obscure issues such as brain fog, social anxiety, mediocracy with the ladies and gentlemen, low self-esteem, and a […]
Read More… from Age 22 – Overcame a decade of addiction, now achieving goals that seemed impossible
I’ve achieved more in the last 9 month than in my entire life. I had the biggest progress in my passions – Graphic design, Freestyle football, workout/healthy lifestyle but also in social life. Insane amount of energy, will, confidence, creativity, vitality etc… You can check my IG to get the idea of my hyperactivity: instagram.com/n333ky/ […]
Read More… from Age 23 – I’ve achieved more in the last 9 month than in my entire life, clear thinking, great health
Boys discover porn aged just 10, on average, yet most start puberty at 12 years old. This means millions of guys across the globe are beginning their sexual journeys in an online world, so far from real-life intimacy, that by the time they become sexually active their brains have already been warped. And how would […]
Read More… from The Shocking Effect Watching Porn Has On Your Health (UniLad)
What does the post-porn emotional rebound look like? Regular users who give up porn often report unexpected changes, such as improved sexual performance and satisfaction, increased confidence and desire to socialize, better concentration, more satisfying romantic relationships and so forth. Yet they also frequently remark on another change: They feel more emotion. This is often […]
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After months of ups and downs, relapses and urges, flatlines and “superpowers”, I’ve earned a great source of experience and it has definitely changed my life forever. If someone had told me, not at the beginning but even six months ago, that I would reach 90 days without Porn and Masturbation, then I wouldn’t have […]
Read More… from Age 19 – Lost my virginity, back to my “natural me,” after a 2-year struggle
I always knew PMO was detrimental in my health and wellbeing but I didn’t know how to stop. 30 days ago I discovered a video on the benefits on quitting PMO and that led me to this community: Nofap. What PMO did to me. Depression and the constant feeling that I was worthless was what […]
Read More… from Age 15 – Depression is gone, I see Girls as human beings and not sex objects, Self-esteem is growing
Because this is my very first time hitting 90 days, I wanted to make a post and a special shout out to the community here for all the support, motivation, and stories shared. I’d like to start by setting some parameters: Was NOT fapping hardcore but still PMO’ing. Before starting the 90 day nofap – […]
Read More… from Age 28 – I’m crushing it at work, I’m stable, less angry, hair is thicker, lost my fear of public speaking