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[ConradCervantes]

Why doesn't this thread have sexy gifs in it yet.

Because this is a thread about self-improvement, not a competition.

 

[BeesEight]

I'm getting close to the end of my second week. However, I've noticed recently I've been sleeping less than usual. I keep waking up early with morning wood that makes it hard to fall back asleep again.

I'm not entirely sure that's normal.

 

[Lord Ghirahim]

I'm getting close to the end of my second week. However, I've noticed recently I've been sleeping less than usual. I keep waking up early with morning wood that makes it hard to fall back asleep again.

I'm not entirely sure that's normal.

It's normal.

 

[BeesEight]

It's normal.

What's the best way to catch up on these lost hours? Should I just start napping in the evening?

 

[HarryHengst]

What's the best way to catch up on these lost hours? Should I just start napping in the evening?

Sleep faster.

 

[Keavy_Rain]

I'm getting close to the end of my second week. However, I've noticed recently I've been sleeping less than usual. I keep waking up early with morning wood that makes it hard to fall back asleep again.

I'm not entirely sure that's normal.

I'm dealing with the same thing at the same point. From what I've seen, this is completely normal and should pass soon.

Until then, enjoy the bonus hours in the day.

 

[Gabyskra]

So what's the most important part of it all, no masturbating, no orgasm, or no porn? Like, do people erase their subscriptions to tumblr sites and all that so they're not mentally attracted to dream girls rather than real girls, or is simply not masturbating the point?

 

[HarryHengst]

So what's the most important part of it all, no masturbating, no orgasm, or no porn? Like, do people erase their subscriptions to tumblr sites and all that so they're not mentally attracted to dream girls rather than real girls, or is simply not masturbating the point?

No porn, no masturbation. So it helps to remove any and all temptation, including tumblrs.

Or well, i guess its up to you were to draw the line. I see no problem with sex though, as its with a real person, not some fantasy.

 

[The Last Wizard]

No porn, no masturbation. So it helps to remove any and all temptation, including tumblrs.

Or well, i guess its up to you were to draw the line. I see no problem with sex though, as its with a real person, not some fantasy.

Tumblr, why?
I'm starting to get the urge to do it but can't and won't, don't have the house to myself on Monday. I did have a weird dream that I also had the huge and started to get really violent cause I couldn't fap.

 

[The Last Wizard]

I'm getting the urge again but it's not that strong, I want to feel good

Gonna keep fighting though.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

I'm getting the urge again but it's not that strong, I want to feel good

Gonna keep fighting though.

Run outside and punch a stop sign.

You'll quickly lose the urge.

 

[The Last Wizard]

Run outside and punch a stop sign.

You'll quickly lose the urge.

I'm going to sleep in a few though so I'm good, then I'll be up in 5 hours for a gym class.

 

[BlueTsunami]

I'm getting the urge again but it's not that strong, I want to feel good

Gonna keep fighting though.

Just power through it with some hobby or chore. My days have been fairly normal, no real strong urges. Just... normal. Its my sleep cycle that has been fucked up; definitely hard to sleep sometimes without knocking one out.

 

[ecurbj]

I'm going to sleep in a few though so I'm good, then I'll be up in 5 hours for a gym class.

Remember to relax your mind and think about other things. Be it, job, a book you read or what your going to do today or a recap of today. But do not think anything sexual or fantasies. Thats nothing but edging at it's finest and you will be right back to square one.

 

[crimzonflame]

What about admiring pics of hot girls for maybe a few seconds?

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

What about admiring pics of hot girls for maybe a few seconds?

I'm not gonna stop that, that's for sure.

I appreciate the female form.

Though be careful not to let it set you off. DAMN YOU JENNIFER LAWRENCE!

 

[ecurbj]

What about admiring pics of hot girls for maybe a few seconds?

Why don't you do that in a real 3D (actual female body) encounter instead of 2D (female photos or videos) counterparts?

I'm not gonna stop that, that's for sure.

I appreciate the female form.

Though be careful not to let it set you off. DAMN YOU JENNIFER LAWRENCE!

I slipped up myself this morning. 3AM in the effing morning. It's okay. Willpower for 90 days. I will do it. Oh I will.

 

[evilromero]

This guy seems to have a good point. I'm sure the effects of porn aren't the same on everyone but I'm also sure that it has some effect.

I have a friend who loves his porn and his wife is is very aware of it. In fact he convinced her it's a normal everyday thing. When I told him of TGPE he thought it was the silliest thing. He couldn't even begin to imagine a life without porn.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Oh man. I'm seriously considering making tomorrow my Day 1 right now. Just couldn't help myself and I... saw some pictures. NO! I CAN CONTROL MYSELF!

I'm gonna go watch TV and block out that beautiful blonde's naughty bits from my mind.

 

[ConradCervantes]

Dammit.

Three days, though. It's a start. And as a consolation I used no photographic evidence. Just thoughts of my lady. Oh well.

 

[crimzonflame]

Why don't you do that in a real 3D (actual female body) encounter instead of 2D (female photos or videos) counterparts?

Because people are always posting pics of hot girls on the internet/neogaf. Should I immediately close neogaf as soon I see a post with a pic or can I look for few seconds?

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Because people are always posting pics of hot girls on the internet/neogaf. Should I immediately close neogaf as soon I see a post with a pic or can I look for few seconds?

Personally, I'm not gonna shut it off right away. What's the point of completely avoiding images of women altogether? It'll just set me off down the line when... I don't shut it off. Rather, the act of appreciating a hot girl and jerking off to a picture of a hot girl should be... separate, I guess? I'm not gonna hide my head in the sand, I just gotta... reconcile everything. Become master of my own domain.

 

[Desperado]

Alright, I'm going for this. 4 weeks. It's the end of semester and finals time...I hope the stress doesn't get to me, but I think being busy will help.

 

[CoffeeJanitor]

Alright, I'm going for this. 4 weeks. It's the end of semester and finals time...I hope the stress doesn't get to me, but I think being busy will help.

Dude whenever I see you post I'm like WTF

Good luck on the challenge though

 

[cdyhybrid]

This K-pop before GSL is not helping me.

 

[ecurbj]

Personally, I'm not gonna shut it off right away. What's the point of completely avoiding images of women altogether? It'll just set me off down the line when... I don't shut it off. Rather, the act of appreciating a hot girl and jerking off to a picture of a hot girl should be... separate, I guess? I'm not gonna hide my head in the sand, I just gotta... reconcile everything. Become master of my own domain.

So I take it that pictures is perfectly fine?

 

[CoffeeJanitor]

Failed. Went a week though. Wasn't really my will breaking, I just kind of said fuck it....Time to start over!

 

[Arjen]

Been two weeks, held on to the no porn, but i did fap once, my bals were blue as fuck so i didn't need any fantasy or visual stimulation though.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

So I take it that pictures is perfectly fine?

Some moments my answer is yes... some no. I dunno, case by case basis, bro.

 

[ecurbj]

Some moments my answer is yes... some no. I dunno, case by case basis, bro.

I say this because we males are bombarded with photos of sexually females everyday. So what I'm saying is. I guess it's perfectly normal to look at photos but at the same time if it's making you edge to PMO. Then it's time to back off. Pictures are pictures. If the pictures are there to arouse you which in a sense means edging then I suppose to stay away from those but if it's photos that are not arousing then, they are okay to look at. That's what I'm standing by. I'm trying to make this 90 day challenge simple and easy.

 

[Mr. Fix]

Failed. Went a week though. Wasn't really my will breaking, I just kind of said fuck it....Time to start over!

Damnit man! I'm here suffering!

Some advice to anyone attempting this; never spend more than a couple seconds even contemplating about whether or not you should, or trying to remember what an orgasm feels like. Immediately change the subject or start doing something else, or else you'll cave in.

 

[PARANO1A]

Thought I'd give this a try. Up to week one now and I feel pretty decent... I am having sex though and it's pretty incredible how much better my sex life is after just one week. Not finding it too hard just yet but it's early days yet.

 

[sephi22]

Count me in too. I've only done 2 days till now and I've abstained for about 3-4 days before, so I'm still in the newbie phases.

Haven't really felt any sexual desire in the past two days, but melisandre almost made me slip in the last GoT episode (no spoilers).

I don't get female contact so these 90 days will be no sex no pmo for me. Doing it for the challenge

 

[The Last Wizard]

4 days in and it's still hard(no pun intended), I get the urge to do it from time to time but it's usually when I'm not doing anything so idle hands are bad. I have found myself being feeling more destructive, and aggressive on cod. I guess it's the testosterone, hopefully it'll die down soon and if not I'll hit the gym more.

 

[BeesEight]

I say this because we males are bombarded with photos of sexually females everyday. So what I'm saying is. I guess it's perfectly normal to look at photos but at the same time if it's making you edge to PMO. Then it's time to back off. Pictures are pictures. If the pictures are there to arouse you which in a sense means edging then I suppose to stay away from those but if it's photos that are not arousing then, they are okay to look at. That's what I'm standing by. I'm trying to make this 90 day challenge simple and easy.

No one is saying that you have to walk around with shades on all the time. But there's a difference between having some hot woman walk by and actively seeking images of naked women. You'll know what's fine and what's you just trying to cheat a glimpse. There's really no excuse for you to be looking at excessive amounts of photos of women in the first place so if you're going to image sites, just stop doing that.

4 days in and it's still hard(no pun intended), I get the urge to do it from time to time but it's usually when I'm not doing anything so idle hands are bad. I have found myself being feeling more destructive, and aggressive on cod. I guess it's the testosterone, hopefully it'll die down soon and if not I'll hit the gym more.

I found the first couple of days the hardest in the sense that I had a routine and breaking that routine took work. From there on there have been other difficulties but nothing requiring nearly as much willpower as those first few days.

Still wish I could sleep better. I've resorted to afternoon naps. Can't wait for this to pass.

 

[Etrian Oddity]

4 days in and a nocturnal emission. :\

So what's the point of abstaining to build testosterone if your body doesn't allow you?

 

[Mayyhem]

Today marks the last day of my finals. 4 months off school. I plan on starting this shit NOW. Wish me luck.

 

[ecurbj]

4 days in and a nocturnal emission. :

So what's the point of abstaining to build testosterone if your body doesn't allow you?

Usually wet dreams come from thinking about something sexual before finally closing your eyes for bed. Trying to think of other things non sexual helps to eliminate wet dreams. I heard from somewhere unused semen usually recirculates back into the body anyway. Sometimes it's disposed through wet dreams.

No one is saying that you have to walk around with shades on all the time. But there's a difference between having some hot woman walk by and actively seeking images of naked women. You'll know what's fine and what's you just trying to cheat a glimpse. There's really no excuse for you to be looking at excessive amounts of photos of women in the first place so if you're going to image sites, just stop doing that.

Thanks. I needed some criticism to see where I stand with what I was thinking on the subject of pictures. You made it clear. For example I can be in a thread today and someone posts a highly sexual picture of Kim Kardashian in a bikini. My first thought is "wow". My second thought would be I saw the picture. But it wasn't me seeking out the privilege to see those images it just happened.

I'm probably thinking to much into it. But I see your point. Thanks again.

On topic: I'm on day 2 and feeling strong. Granted yesterday was day 1 and I felt some urges. I fought back with a 30 minute workout session. I didn't get much sleep at all last night but hey I feel good today and it's the afternoon right. I'm going to push through.

 

[sephi22]

I've been fantasizing a lot in the last hour. I've come *this* close to fapping but I haven't done it yet. I don't even have a boner, but for some reason I can't stop thinking about sex.

Do I have to start over? Help

 

[BeesEight]

4 days in and a nocturnal emission. :\

So what's the point of abstaining to build testosterone if your body doesn't allow you?

Depends - what are your reasons for taking this challenge? If it's because you've noticed difficulties during intercourse then nocturnal emissions aren't an issue. If it's to cut back on your porn consumption this is also not a problem. If it's to challenge yourself... well there's only so much willpower you can exert while unconscious.

I don't think you'll have wet dreams every four days though. Keep with it.

Thanks. I needed some criticism to see where I stand with what I was thinking on the subject of pictures. You made it clear. For example I can be in a thread today and someone posts a highly sexual picture of Kim Kardashian in a bikini. My first thought is "wow". My second thought would be I saw the picture. But it wasn't me seeking out the privilege to see those images it just happened.

I'm probably thinking to much into it. But I see your point. Thanks again.

On topic: I'm on day 2 and feeling strong. Granted yesterday was day 1 and I felt some urges. I fought back with a 30 minute workout session. I didn't get much sleep at all last night but hey I feel good today and it's the afternoon right. I'm going to push through.

It will be impossible to avoid all sexy imagery so I wouldn't fret over the odd one every now and then. It's just a matter of avoiding the really big temptations like image sites. I've been guilty of loading a few up now but it's important to know when you're actually edging yourself too close to breaking.

Good luck with the rest of the week!

I've been fantasizing a lot in the last hour. I've come *this* close to fapping but I haven't done it yet. I don't even have a boner, but for some reason I can't stop thinking about sex.

Do I have to start over? Help

No, you don't have to start over. I'd go even so far to say if you do masturbate that you just chalk that up to "falling off the wagon" and keep pressing on. Personally, I've taken the "no fap" stance so as long as I don't break that point, I'm good to go.

But if you're looking at suggestive material you should stop.

 

[sephi22]

Too late. I broke.
Start from 0 tomorrow.

 

[Atramental]

Even though I haven't fapped in a week's time I'm planing on doing so once I get done with uni. for this semester (this Friday ). All this stress from final exams and projects is driving me bonkers, haha.

THEN once Monday rolls around I'll be all set and my mental focus will be sharp as a knife.

 

[Bay Maximus]

Too late. I broke.
Start from 0 tomorrow.

sucks man. Here's an idea, put your goal time in here and then bookmark it. Then whenever you get the urge to purge, click the link look at how far you've come (or have to go).

 

[Mudkips]

Usually wet dreams come from thinking about something sexual before finally closing your eyes for bed.

lolno

 

[ecurbj]

lolno

Sometimes yes. Sometimes no.

 

[Shorty]

GODDAM YOU KARDASHIAN THREAD

Day 4 and going strong

Spoiler

lol

 

[ilikeme]

My 8th day, feeling great! Got really horny in the shower but I abstained! Or well, I did some tender rubbing but no more!

Also just now watched a video of a hot dude on vimeo.. But he wore shorts and it was very chaste!

Looking forward to tomorrow. I feel I like myself more when abstaining. + if I keep this up I WILL fuck someone, because I'll be too horny to not go out there and do my absolute best and fight to fuck.

Feels great. lol

 

[BeesEight]

My 8th day, feeling great! Got really horny in the shower but I abstained! Or well, I did some tender rubbing but no more!

You'll be surprised how far this gets you.

 

[Barbacoatl]

Amazing, the cravings are gone it seems. I even lost count of days, I just know that I'm headed to week 3. Sundays have been the hardest. Morning wood is pretty standard by now. All in all I'm feeling dandy.

 

[cdyhybrid]

I've been fantasizing a lot in the last hour. I've come *this* close to fapping but I haven't done it yet. I don't even have a boner, but for some reason I can't stop thinking about sex.

Do I have to start over? Help

When this starts happening you need to find something else to do. Play a video game. Go to the gym. Go grocery shopping. Do anything but sit there and think.