I'm just off to bed now but am going to leave this because its been a difficult day. I'm 5 weeks in and have not PMO'd in any way shape or form which includes not having an orgasm as I am single (and intend to stay that way so not looking to O at all) Yes I've had the cravings/withdrawals before now but just feel fit to f*****g BURST tonight!!!! Honestly its like having very mild toothache in your balls, like a very dull ache and very slightly burning sensation. I've come very close to MO tonight because I've convinced myself that will relieve the physical (not mental) pressure but I'm not going to because ive set myself a goal and I'm determined to reach it (if a little stubborn?) And honestly I'm not rationalising, just can't get to sleep because of this. I guess I'm just off-loading (could do with doing actually) but if anyone has any tips, suggestions etc would be greatly appreciated.
sounds like you've got a bad case of blue balls... I had that in my first 3 wks of nofap. I totally know what you mean when you say you feel like bursting and the dull ache can be such a difficult to ignore thing. Some help: cold showers, meditation. and some even recommend doing a valsalva maneuver. essentially pinching your nose and slowly trying to blow out through the pinched nostrils, sort of like how one would stabilise ear pressure on an aircraft. the dull ache can be from pressure in the epididymis and the valsalva maneuver supposedly works by 'popping' the pressure away. Straining to lift a heavy object may also be helpful and it is a similar mechanism of action as the valsalva maneuver.
try massaging your balls, though not when you are 'fit to burst!' you need to absorb the energy of the semen into your body.