I'm 29. I discovered masturbation at 10 and porn at 12. I'm currently not a chronic masturbator and have recently cut out porn from my regular routine. But this a new change for me and I am glad to have found a community that values self improvement enough to make big changes. Abstaining from masturbation and porn has come with it's ups and downs. The advantages I've experienced are: 1. Higher energy level 2. Less Depression 3. Healthier Libido 4. Increased Sociability The disadvantages I've experienced are: 1. Premature Ejaculation during sex 2. Less sperm during ejaculation I am enjoying the benefits of the NoFap lifestyle, but it is embarrassing to not be able to have the same sexual stamina as I did before. Masturbation used to be my tool for prolonged sex. I used to masturbate a few hours before sex to decrease sensitivity, and it's the only thing that ever worked. I'm surprised that I have not found anyone else bring this up in the forums. I would have thought this would be quite a common issue.
Welcome, stopping masturbation will be the best decision you can ever make. As you get older masturbating before sex will limit your ability to get an erection during sex. As you get older it is naturally harder to get erect and when you masturbate you are adding to the problem.
I'm sure that could eventually become a problem later. But the premature ejaculation is my problem right now. I used to love the feeling of lasting long and making sure my partner climaxes. Now that I'm abstaining, it's become very, very difficult. Like I said, I'm really surprised that this isn't a common issue talked about frequently in the community.
