Checking in. Some recent temptations. Very strange how they can return completely out of the blue. Reminder that we must always stay vigilant and on the right path. Improving overall health as well as bettering oneself as a person can be very beneficial in this fight. Once we make those changes and really internalize them, we won't want to go back to our old ways. Keep fighting and all the best to you, gentlemen.
Unfortunately, I relapsed yesterday. The urges caused by the daily routines after returning from holiday were too strong to resist. But, I'm positive about this new restart, let's do this! I wish everyone who also relapsed all the best! Let's stay strong together.
Checking in...building some momentum on this new streak...posting here more often will help. Great group keep going everyone!
I'm happy with my 7 days so far. Just looking to make it to 8 right now! I hope everyone is keeping well.
Alright, record for 2021 i think! But still on vacation, so its probably not apples to apples. Regardless, i imagine its good for my brain to get this far!
And just like that, stress and headache got to me once again. Started fishing, was in denial for a bit, but no no definitely a relapse. A short one, no multiple hours lost, but still. Amazing how quickly it happens. As much as i hate it, figured it was best to own up to it here right away. Nothing like a little public humiliation to get back on track... Unfortunate to give up a good streak like this. Its definitely giving me anxiety now, the thought of those 16 days lost, even though i know i should be happy i accomplished at least that. Still an addict, cant ever forget.
Checking in, hope you guys are all well. I’m approaching 90 days and kind of reflecting where I’ll go if and when I hit that point. I’m a little concerned about long term not ejaculating, as I’ve read it can increase the risk of prostate cancer (in the over 50s like me, you younger guys probably don’t have anything to worry about). On the other hand, I don’t want to go back to PMO and I don’t have proper sex on tap like some lucky people. On balance, I think the benefits of staying clean outweigh the (probably) small risk involved, for me anyway. Don’t know how I’ll think as time goes on though.
Checking in. Been a little while since I've been here, my apologies. Had some ups and downs but sitting on 7 days of no porn. Not feeling super reflective at the moment but wanted to show my face. Be well everyone!
I'm also very interested in this topic. Interestingly, 30 years ago, the leading medical journals reported no evidence of a link with frequency and prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia. In recent years, some studies have reported a possible connection but still many haven't. Prostate cancer has a complicated etiology in that many factors have been found to influence its development. For example, age is a factor: "80% of males who reach 80 have cancer cells in their prostate". Another study found that East Asian men have a much lower incidence than men in Western countries. It was thought that the decreased saturated fat consumption in Asian diets may have played a role. Prostate cancer can take decades to fully develop and most men eventually die of something else, furthur complicating the picture. As you mentioned, I also believe the benefits of staying clean outweigh any risks. I can also vouch for the benefits of staying clean for an extended period of time, and the perspective that it brings. Sexuality is a big theme in our lives and we all have to decide how we intend to approach it, now and in the future.