Age 35 – Persistence pays

May I have been using porn lately, which totally sucks. Here are some key concepts that have helped me increase the amount of time between active porn addiction periods. 1) I’m probably a lifer. Porn became an indispensable way to make myself feel instantly “ok.” Understanding this during active periods has really helped me to […]

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Desensitization: A Numbed Pleasure Response

Desensitization Desensitization is just one of many brain changes caused by addiction. A few other major brain changes include; Sensitization: Formation of Pavlovian memory circuits related to the addiction Hypofrontality: Weakening of the impulse control circuits. Dysfunctional stress circuits – Stress will easily trigger a relapse If you haven’t already, I strongly suggest watching Your Brain […]

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ED Recovery Stories 5

For longer, more detailed ED accounts see rebooting accounts.

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  • DAY 48- I FEEL AMAZING

    Wow. Words cannot describe how great I feel!

    I feel so much in control of my emotions! I never hear any negative self-talk anymore!

    I have energy for days. I wake up ready to take over the world.

    Big boosts in confidence and the best part…WOMEN ARE FLOCKING TO ME!

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What Experts Tell Guys Suffering From PIED (the good & the bad)

  • I’m a 15 year old who hasn’t been able to get a full erection in over a year to anything. When I get morning wood, it’s still not fully hard. I went to normal doctors that do check-ups. 1st time, doctor said it was stress and it will go away. 2nd time, doctor told me to warm up my penis with a hot rag (not joking) before fapping. 3rd time, doctor let me get my blood levels tested, but he said they came back normal.

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Unusual masturbation techniques causing problems? (Traumatic Masturbation Syndrome)

Prone masturbation can cause problemsUnusual or vigorous masturbation techniques can contribute to copulatory erectile dysfunction. Normal intercourse cannot match the pressure (death grip) and speed (very fast movements) employed by many desensitized men. Masturbating on the stomach (prone) can be one of the most troublesome forms of masturbation in terms of reducing sensitivity to normal intercourse.

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