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Having sex with your loved one during the reebot process

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by Lonewolfpt, Jan 2, 2018.

  1. Lonewolfpt

    Lonewolfpt Fapstronaut

    Hi!

    I am new here, just today i signed in the community and have been quitting porn since yesterday. I am Excited but new to the ideas of NoFap.


    I was wondering because it seems that having sex during your reboot process is a bad thing right?

    Because i am in a relationship with a person that a i love very much, and i consider having sex with her a rather positive thing.

    Hope someone can clarify me!

    Grateful to found this community and change my life!
     
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  2. Exponential Power

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    You decide what you will give up based on your goals. Each approach has its own benefits and drawbacks. The primary goal of NoFap is to eliminate porn addiction completely. How you approach sex depends on your circumstances and experiences while rebooting. If you have any sexual dysfunction temporarily avoiding sex will give time for healing. The big drawback of sex is the chaser effect: strong sexual urges in the days following sexual activity. If you can avoid relapse then sex is beneficial. You should decide with your partner.
     
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  3. talontron

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    I have done this three times during my reboot. Currently on day 83. It set you back about 5-8 days each time. I got really emotional/irritable/angry about 3 days afterwards. I honestly wouldn't do it for the first 60 days. I regretted doing it because you build this incredible momentum with keeping in your seed and it has some powerful benefits, then when you cum you break this massive momentum. The days afterward I wouldn't do jack shit. Just play video games, surf the internet, and be unproductive. Also the urges to fap and watch porn get stronger right after you have sex so be very careful with what you choose. Choose not to, to be on the safe side.

    When I had sex I literally lasted only ten seconds, if felt too good and even the slightest movement by her would automatically set me off.
     
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  4. Lonewolfpt

    Lonewolfpt Fapstronaut

    The problem is that i am too ashamed and guilty to tell my girlfriend that i have a porn addiction
     
  5. Lonewolfpt

    Lonewolfpt Fapstronaut

    From what i have read you're absolutely right.

    The thing is that is so hard being in a relationship and not having sex, mainly because of the other person
     
  6. talontron

    talontron Fapstronaut

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    You can cuddle, hug, say how you feel about her, do fun things with her, just work on everything else. It is really good for the relationship to take a break from sex and focus on her personality. Compliment her more, say words of encouragement, etc. A relationship is not just physical. There is so much more than just sex.

    Have a serious heart to heart convo about your porn problem and tell her that you really need to get this part of your life handled as it is really negatively affecting your life. She will definitely understand.

    Plus the biggest thing is that you really need her help to get you through this, so you have to tell her about it. She will just jump on your dick and you will give in if you don't tell her and you will almost 100% relapse soon if you have sex too much. Tell her to really support you and to stop your advances for 90 days because this is a serious issue.
     
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  7. Lonewolfpt

    Lonewolfpt Fapstronaut

    I guess for now i am not really ready to tell her about my problem. The shame about hiding/lying to her all these years just makes it impossible, for now.

    In addition, lately we rarely have the oppportunity to have sex. And she also claims that lately she is been feeling loss of libido. So it doesnt seem that i will be "getting lucky" anytime soon.

    Thank You
     
  8. Ozzy84

    Ozzy84 Fapstronaut

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    I would definitely use your better judgment on sex with the one you love. For myself I take part in sex it helps me get through. No porn or masturbation tho. Also I know its hard to confess our sins. I recently came out to my wife I've been secretly viewing after years she thought I wasn't. At time she was angry then I told her and showed her steps i was taking to stop (NoFap membership, blockers on phone, no pm and def no pmo). She is very proud of me now and is willing to help me along. So I would say check temp of the situation and do what feels right to you.
     
  9. Lonewolfpt

    Lonewolfpt Fapstronaut

    I know the pros of semen retention, and i would love to experience them but to me having sex with my gf is postive unlike pm which are rather negative to me.

    I guess your wife reaction was great she will sure be supporting you throught the process

    What blockers do you use?
     
  10. branflakes

    branflakes Fapstronaut

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    In my short experience, Sex helps you get through it and you don't build up that dangerous streak of no PMO and have no light at the end of the tunnel, which will eventually have you fail more often, compared to when you have sex during a no PM streak where everything stays under control and you release that urge in a healthy way every now and then.

    By me, the appetite to have sex decreased since I'm on no PM. But I still go ahead and have sex, because I know that without it I will eventually fail and fall back to masturbation.
    But of course the day after sex, I am extra cautious not to do anything stupid, as the urge is stronger at that time.
     
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  11. jorg78

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    Well, I think that the reboot process will be a little longer but you will get healed even with sex.

    All I know is that I would not make it this far if I would have done hardmode. (Own experience)
     
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