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nudity in shows and movies.

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by ThisSideThatSide, Dec 29, 2020.

  1. ThisSideThatSide

    ThisSideThatSide Fapstronaut

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    hello!
    there are so many good shows and movies out there that are a must watch, but have nudity in them.
    is it safe to watch such shows on nofap?
    today i watched wolf of the wall street (it has a LOT of nudity, like a sex scene every 30min).
    i didn't feel anything while watching it, but when i went to bed for an afternoon nap after watching the movie, i got a massive urge, and battling it was tough. it was like those scenes were constantly playing again and again in my head on loop.

    i personally, do not want to filter what i see. i mean i don't want to miss some great movies or tv shows because of nofap.
    now don't misunderstand me, i feel nofap is a VERY important part of my lifestyle and has a LOT of benefits.
    and its not even like i am relapsing for sure, i just am putting myself at a small risk of relapsing..
    so what do y'all think? is it worth the risk?
     
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  2. The answer may come as not very likable but yes, you need to stop watching many of the shows that depicts nudity and may precipitate in your relapse. The relapse may not come directly after seeing an intriguing image (although it is possible), but in my experience these images effect is going to be cumulative and at certain point may lead to the collapse of the strong wall you were able to build throughout the abstinence period. I am telling you this out of experience, it is very important during this early stage (100 days is truly awesome but still our brains may need more time to heal) to focus on getting better, and always filtering out things that may revive back our old habit. It is a constant fight and you need to discipline yourself properly and stay vigilant in order to reach your full potential. I don't want to scare you but habit may quickly kick back if you let it. The effects of nofap is not permanent. Best of luck.
     
  3. Divine By Design

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    In my opinion, it's just not worth it. On the one hand, you are free to set your own rules and to determine for yourself when you've rebooted, but just like you should view things like instagram models as P-substitutes, you should probably also view nude/erotic/suggestive scenes in movies/tv series as P-subtitutes.

    Chances are that the addicted part of your mind is trying to rationalize getting a little dopamine rush through watching these scenes and that by yielding to these attempts, you'd risk relapsing into addiction.
     
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  4. blacklabel92

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    Depends on your self control level. I probably couldnt watch WOWS due to the margot robbie being nude and having sex. To similar to softcore imo. But as far as looking at scantily clad non nude pics. I can appreciate those all day and not have to worry about relapsing. Just depends on the person i guess..
     
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  5. Divine By Design

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    I agree. Ultimately, you're the one in charge. Unless you're very confident in your self control however, it's probably best to stay away.
     
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  6. ThisSideThatSide

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    yes actually, porn is very addictive, i never know what might trigger me and before i know it, ive relapsed.
    ill try to avoid such shows and movies from now on. thanks!


    oh damn. yes man, i never thought of this. maybe it is just my brain trying to get some extra dopamine.


    i actually watch all this for the story, not the nudity.
    i think that if i voluntarily search for some ig model's bikini pic, that might escalate to something else and ultimately, a relapse. this is the reason i left insta.
    but for some reason, i find nudity in movies less tempting.
    but yes, i might have also overestimated my self control. 100 days is not that big a deal. i'd heard of a man who'd relapsed on 808 days or something.. which is INSANE.. if that guy lost his control on day 808, who am i to even consider watching this crap?
     
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  7. Ghost79

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    I just skip fast forward and delete the movie fast after finishing it so I don't get lured back by my conscience to look at it. But a little nudity is okay, I don't plan on being a monk!
     
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