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Masturbation is healthy. What do you guys think.

Discussion in 'Self Improvement' started by Jackhammer, Nov 25, 2015.

  1. Jackhammer

    Jackhammer Fapstronaut

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    So here's the deal. Yes there are side effects to abstaining from porn and masturbation and they are the same for the most part when you are a porn addict. The only main difference is that you are now getting this urge for sexual release which is essential if you want to recover. It is what you inevitable have to go through if you want to rewrite your brain. These urges are though to beat and are linked to depression and feel down...you actually feel unmotivated and want to stay home all the time. This is where you must do just the opposite. You must fill up your schedules and not have the luxury to be home. Home is death for you because you will just jerk off because your bored..another thing I must mention is that you guys will be extremely stressed because you are going without sexual release..this is the hardest part...that extra stress is why you will lose...so this porn habit and mo you are trying to kick must not be look at as a 90 day goal. It must be a lifestyle change that requires a renewed of your lifestyle habits. So while you are abstaining other habits must be changed. Because I can guarantee most of you priabably stay home a lot are low on energy and Wack off way to much. This is wrong. You must be busy. I recommend being someone where very often other then home. This will help you abstain. And don't worry so much abo set backs. They are what life is all about. Even after the 90 days or whenever you finally feel porn free set backs will occur...in fact they will always occur whether you are a porn addict or not. So deal with it like a normal setback that would happen in under any circumstances or situations. You will also suffer paranoia anxiety low energy and odd behavior...this is all actually normal and will pass if you are social and busy enough. After about 5 months you should start to feel motivated again to do things you haven't done in a long time. Maybe an old passion or hobby. Then From there I'd say things start to go up hill or at least look like it. Your social phobia anxiety paranoia will by then not look like a big deal anymore...because your more passionate about your hobby or interest then jacking off..you will naturally spend more time on your hobby then porn and masturbation. I find at this point masturbation become the bigger set back especially after 5 to 6 months. Porn abstaining should be pretty easy by then...and even if you do setback big deal lol...you been clean for 5 to 6 months prior for the most part right. So you won't take it so hard...you guys right now take your setback way to hard because you want change but can't..,this is your struggle and its normal to feel this. So the beginning 5 to 6 months are the thoughest...after that your passions will naturally kick in your hobbies etc. they will lift you from your addictions. You will actually become Intrenched in your hobbies. You will become more goal oriented and more self serving to your self and not to others...but at the same time you will be less nervous and down and make more friends with Similar interests...this is where I am right now...I go to the gym 3 to 4 hours each day body building. The gym has become my new obsession albeit it a good one. I also want to mention difficulty sleeping sleepless nights etc are all normal man people do that even when there not porn addicts.
     
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  2. yoyo1

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    Both are awful. However, I think mutual masturbation in moderation with a partner (hopeful) is fine.

    M and O lead to addiction, it is exactly like a drug addiction and leads to zero sensitivity with regard to actual PIV sex.

    Porn is like a drug as well seeking out harder and harder things. Your mind changes, your brain chemistry, the objectification of the opposite sex, etc. And leads to MO usually or vice versa.
    Both no doubt lead to some antisocial behavior.
    Both are basically drug (natural hormone) addictions that screw up your brain and its wiring.
     
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  3. My personal opinion is that MO is just as destructive as P or PMO, maybe even more so. I won't say why because I'm sure it's already been said.

    However, regarding whether or not it is healthy, I will say this: NOT masturbating is not UNhealthy. So if you're looking for an excuse or trying to justify actions, saying "well I don't want to be unhealthy," then I don't think that's the right attitude to have. I never participated in MO until I was almost 20 years old. From the moment it began, it felt unhealthy to me, and I never felt I was missing out on anything in the 20 years that led up to that moment, though I was excited for the future and the idea of having sex someday. I truly believe that I had a very healthy sexuality for those 20 years of my life, and the day MO became a part of it, that changed. MO has never and I don't believe will ever add anything to the health of my sexuality. It's a selfish endeavor: it doesn't give, it takes. Again, these are personal opinions, so feel free to disagree.
     
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