Workshops
Take a workshop that’s of interest to you—preferably one that will connect you with other people in a way that’s not superficial. Here’s one man’s experience:
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Online Dating
Here are tips from a recovering user, who found a sweetheart:What causes post-orgasmic symptoms?
People sometimes notice that the good feelings of orgasm are succeeded by unpleasant symptoms, which hang around for hours to weeks. These symptoms vary widely in both effects and severity. Some are so subtle as to affect only mood and perception; others show up physically.
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Are there any guidelines for healthy masturbation?
Also see: 6 Step Reboot Plan… that helped me quit Rethinking the Wonders of Adult Masturbation Ejaculation: How Often for Good Health? Forum members ask their urologists about ejaculation frequency Are there any guidelines for healthy masturbation? If there are, we haven’t found them. Most guys eliminate or drastically reduce masturbation during their reboot. After rebooting […]
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Choral Singing
Said one site member: Singing in choirs is one of the most rewarding balancing activities and I would recommend it to everyone. There is nothing like the feeling of singing your part in sync and in (literal) harmony with a group of people. Some of my closest friendships have developed through singing and drumming. Great […]
Calling All Skin-Hungry Cuddle Sluts (2010)
How viable is the concept of sexual self-sufficiency? Feeling “off” and wondering what to do about it? You could just be touch-starved. If so, solo sex may may not heal the feeling that something…isn’t right. Turns out that sexual needs aren’t just orgasm needs. Sexual needs are also intimacy needs. For tribal pair bonders like […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a popular technique for dealing with issues such as depression or anxiety, which can be big triggers for porn use. This is an online course in CBT that can be useful for recognising and handling those triggers. Here’s one man’s example of how CBT can help with porn recovery: CBT has […]
Age 37 – Still a virgin
[This man was hooked on porn for twenty years, and was still a virgin when he wrote this. Six months later, he lives with a woman, and she recently wrote how much she appreciates his strong leadership and wisdom.]
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Additional Techniques for Dealing with Flashbacks and Cravings
Rebooting as psychic surgery
Recovery from any addiction is an intense time in a person’s life. Recovery is akin to an overhaul of the personality. Its a kind of psychic surgery that a recovering addict is forced to perform on him/herself by what seems like the cruel hands of a god. It is a time of intense personal growth […]