Dating during a flatline

Why not ask her - and if she says yes tell her you want to take things slow and really get to know her first as a person before getting too physical. I would imagine she'll respect that. Do not lie about the reboot - but only mention it when you feel comfortable. It is an intimate matter, so there's no obligation for you to tell someone on your first few dates with them.

It's win-win, no?

 

If you are in reboot I don't recommend it. People in reboot are very vulnerable. Dating involves a lot of rejection and if it works out then you not only have your own emotions to deal with you now have to worry about another persons that's really difficult. Pmo is often use to push down feelings so when you stop the feels come back up. If things don't work you may end up turning to pmo to cope. I know you don't think it will turn sexual but those are famous last words. She will want sex and in reboot that could complicate things for you. If you have PIED and it happens with her how will you feel? And finally from a SO perspective it's really not fair to get into a relationship when you are not emotionally healthy. You need to fix this then date. And if you do you need to be honest with her about your past before things get sexual. Many in reboot seem overly anxious to get out there and date quickly. Often I see this as attempting to replace pmo with another person. Sometimes it's a desire to have sexual release other times it's just to be with a person. Wait out your reboot you will be much healthier and better off if you do.

 

I reluctantly agree. I am going through the emotional roller coaster from having ED issues, and then beginning to date while not knowing if I was really ready or not. During the reboot, you know you are working this tough challenge so that in the long term you will be the best version of you. I'm trying to remember that point to comfort in not needing to rush to find a girlfriend yet.

I will add though, not to wait till you are "perfect". It will never happen. It took me some time to realize that. Yes, the plan is to stop Porn or PMO to get your body and mind right. But even if things get back to working like they should, you can still have an "off day". Even the best of us will have that. But with the improved emotional strength, you can bounce back and remember you'll get it next time.

 

So what I think we shouldn't overlook is being a person who's good for you, may work wonders during this reboot period. Don't get till the third and fourth base if you're neither physically or mentally ready.
As men though, there will be amazing explosions of testosterone. If you ride the wave when you're high on it and rub one out... It's not good for you AT ALL. Quite the contrary.
You may discover that men too can orgasm without ejaculating, and that ejaculating doesn't mean orgasming.
Having a real woman in your life, may help you not relapse. Cause let's face it, they've majoritarily lived cleaner lives than the guys on this page. You will see a healthier way of living, and come to love it through the person.
So be with her. But be with her for real. Give her your hundred percent, and when she does too you both will grow.
This reboot period is not the time for one night stands, but maybe it is for something real.

P. S. If things don't work, the new you can have ALL the fun you want.