Pediatrics. 2017 Nov;140(Suppl 2):S162-S166. doi: 10.1542/peds.2016-1758X. Collins RL1, Strasburger VC2, Brown JD3, Donnerstein E4, Lenhart A5, Ward LM6. Abstract Sexual content is highly prevalent in traditional media, and portrayals rarely depict the responsibilities and risks (eg, condom use, pregnancy) associated with sexual activity. Exposure to such content is linked with shifts in attitudes about sex […]
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LISTEN: Porn Addiction: Dopamine, Disgust, and Erectile Dysfunction In today’s episode we explore the neuroscience of porn addiction, the role of dopamine in driving porn use, why emotions such as shock and disgust make pornography not less, but more appealing, and the links between porn usage and erectile dysfunction. We also discuss links between porn […]
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I’d guess [I’ve been trying NoFap for] around two years now but the progress has been quite slow but it’s going in the right direction. This streak will be a great milestone. I’m 23 years old. This is just a report to myself for motivational purposes but maybe I can inspire someone else as well. […]
Read More… from Age 23 – I’m back to my real self by now, huge decline in anxiety
After years and years of trying I finally made it. There are many of these 90 day posts, I want to use mine to help you guys as best I can. I have a very set approach to nofap that has worked tremendously for me. The idea is: Stop making nofap so hard for yourself […]
Read More… from Age 25 – With strong human connections sex goes to another level
First I would like to extend my deepest thanks to this community, its founder Alexander, and all the others stars who incessantly shine light on this issue. Without all of you I would have never made 90days, a deep bow of gratitude to you all. I love each and everyone of you, you are my […]
Read More… from Age 27 – I needed 6 years to get to 90 days, PIED gone
When I was 19, I was an insecure, mentally ill disaster. I was isolated and alone. I had dropped out of college and moved 500 miles away from home. I didn’t have friends. I spent most of my time engaging in PMO, posting on GW, seeking sexual attention, etc. I discovered r4r, made a post, […]
Read More… from Age 24 – Female – I now see my body as beautiful & not in need of surgical alteration
So just completed my 90 day streak and the feeling is just awesome. 90 days before I decided to quit pmo .why? I was sitting in my room lost in my thoughts thinking about women, sexual desires, craving for more false satisfaction. Suddenly a question Pop up in my mind. Which was how many years […]
Read More… from Age 27 – I am feeling very positive changes in my body & my social life. I’m more focused & confident, glowing face. Morning wood back.
I am 21 and I started NoFap hardmode somewhere around May and today after 6 months(idk what is number of the days cause i stopped from counting them) I relapsed for the first time after 6 months. I didn’t really feel any shame afterwards and after it I realized that porn is just flat out […]
Read More… from Age 21 – Improved my social skills, started dating a girl I really like
We’re learning more about the craving that fuels self-defeating habits—and how new discoveries can help us kick the habit. [Watch short video] Addiction hijacks the brain’s neural pathways. Scientists are challenging the view that it’s a moral failing and researching treatments that could offer an exit from the cycle of desire, bingeing, and withdrawal that […]
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Today I am one year sober. I feel like my whole life has changed. I can’t explain it easily, but staying pornfree has made a huge difference to many different aspects of life. If you told me 4 years ago when this journey started that I would go an entire year without porn or masturbation […]
Read More… from Age 38 – Reflections on 1 Year Sober – Changes in Attitude