As a former porn addict I’ve gone to the other extreme. I’m only on day 13 but it’s had huge impacts. Is anyone else on this mad journey?
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Not sure if I understand everything here.
So it sounds like you stopped using porn. Was that 13 days ago or are you referring to alcohol?
don’t know how I can ever be a former porn addict because I still am and probably be for the rest of my life.
Mad journey? Not so sure I would call it that. What sort of huge impacts are you having?
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Dude, I just got to say, you’ve got to start working on reshaping your view of sex. Just the wording you’re using is telling of your unhealthy relationship with sex. Can’t say anything about your rituals you’re doing. All I can say is that semen retention really isn’t a necessary thing. Life should be about love and connection, not sexual release.
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Semen retention is a great way to experience blue balls if someone really wants to…
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to your comment @SoberGuyUSA
I can’t imagine that’s the best route to take
I have heard of power rituals…but never understand the point. Of course to each their own, but obviously it’s not for everyone.
As far as watching porn to edge, this doesn’t help you to retain any power…these things aren’t related at all.
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I tried it for a month when I was 20 and it was HORRIBLE.
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This came up in a men’s group I was in as a point to talk about. Apparently it’s something of a movement that spun up, particularly with a YouTuber or two.
The consensus was yeah… That’s not really a thing and probably not super healthy even. If you’re overdoing it, there’s probably more work to do than “Don’t.”
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Some of it based on the stories of Asian Wisemen who achieved nirvana and were able to mentally discipline themselves to have an orgasm without actually ejaculating. I guess I wasn’t ‘enlightened’ enough to achieve nirvana…Oh well…
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Thank you for this. Not criticizing anyone but it is heathier and from my pov correct for it to be about love. Intimacy is not necessarily about the act of sex. Sadly our culture is very screwed up. I never got into porn but it’s a huge industry. Sigh
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Elaborate please?
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@Soberbilly Thanks. It’s totally not about the act of sex. That was my point to the deleted comment. It should be about connection, which can be done without sex acts. If you’re seeking sex acts purely for release, then the question remains, “Why?” Is there something in your life that you’re missing?
@blaPsplaT I don’t catch your meaning, Brett. My point is that sex is healthier when connected to someone that you have a relationship with. It has nothing to do with religion or morals. Sexual and mental health are better when moderated and not allowed to run wild.
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The entire thing was requested and facilatated by my partner thank you very much.
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Okay. All good. Wasn’t questioning you on your relationship. I can only offer my experience, which is not always helpful to others. Hope that it helps you and your partner draw closer to each other.
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That’s great for you guys.
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