Well looks like I’ve conquered this challenge and I have to say it wasn’t hard at all. It was actually quite simple if you put yourself in the right mindset. Remember at your hardest moments find the reason why you started. Look for that reason and once you find that reason it becomes easier and […]
Read More… from Age 25 – I have a ton of energy, I’m normally happy but have a quick temper for BS
This is the extraordinary story of how Nicole Prause used every conceivable tactic to try to prevent the publication of a peer-reviewed paper, Park et al, in a prestigious journal. The paper in question: Is Internet Pornography Causing Sexual Dysfunctions? A Review with Clinical Reports (Park et al., 2016). [As of early 2020, Park et […]
Read More… from Nicole Prause’s efforts to have Behavioral Sciences review paper (Park et al., 2016) retracted
Day 45, and I can say this – I am extremely happy with my progress. Some background on my story: Have been married for 5 years – trust me I have had ED issues for 3.5 years, YES in a relation with ED for 3.5 years. I don’t think we ever made love in these […]
Read More… from Age 30 – Married 5 years: ED for 3.5 years (couldn’t make love even w/Viagra). PIED is now cured.
My situation may be a bit different from most people on here, in that I was never addicted to porn, and I’m gay – so YMMV. But I figured I’d share anyway. I’ve always had issues with body image, particularly when it comes to gaining weight or being fat. I’ve been a distance runner for […]
Read More… from Gay – My body issues have pretty much disappeared
Wanted to share – I spent a lot of time looking at success stories to keep going, hoping mine can help others This is a long one, labeled the headers in bold below, but the tl dr is: go hard mode at least at first lock down your devices (K9 is a lifesaver) Keep track […]
Read More… from Age 32 – PIED: 409 days and had good sex for the first time in a very long time. I was hard the whole time.
Page 3 of rebooting accounts contains the latest stories gathered by Your Brain on Porn. See our original Rebooting Accounts page and Rebooting Accounts: Page 2, which contain over 4,000 more recovery stories. Most of the rebooting accounts that address ED (erectile dysfunction) or DE (delayed ejaculation) mention them in the title. In addition to […]
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Just thought I would take a second to share my journey for the past 90 days. I’ve certainly gained encouragement and strength from all of your posts so I hope this is in someway helpful to at least one of you. My intent over the past 90 days was to quit looking at porn only. […]
Read More… from PIED is gone, Anxiety in the bedroom is gone, Overall anxiety has diminished, My thinking is clearer
Yeah so I just passed the 90-day mark. Can’t say it was easy, but it’s definitely achievable if you have strong reasons. I’ve been learning to channel my sexual energy into books, study groups, and spiritual practices. My relationship improved A LOT. I’m so much more present and reliable, and sex is better as well. […]
Read More… from Age 27 – Relationship improved a lot. Sex is better. Insanely productive with my business. Violent fetishes gone.
Hamman, Jaco J. Pastoral Psychology (2017): 1-27. Abstract This article explores the interplay of fantasy and image in male solitary masturbation in the virtual age. Online pornography has drastically changed the intimate relationship between the hand and the penis. The case of a 17-year-old boy and his excessive use of Internet pornography is used to […]
Read More… from The Organ of Tactility: Fantasy, Image, and Male Masturbation (2017)
I made it to 172 days! Honestly I’d have to admit that I’ve been browsing up, and down for years. Out of curiosity, and I just reeled up the courage within to join, and make an account. I have to say that I’m proud to be a part of the rebooting community. The benefits are […]
Read More… from Age 22 – From bleak to hope and light; my true identity is being revealed