That's actually encouragement for me to abstain altogether. I've not had a wet dream since I was a teenager. I can remember being kind of half awake near the end and cumming without even touching myself which is the most awesome feeling ever. So to relive that experience maybe I just need to keep the snake in the cage for a few weeks?!
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The Great Porn Experiment (TEDxGlasgow)
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That's actually encouragement for me to abstain altogether. I've not had a wet dream since I was a teenager. I can remember being kind of half awake near the end and cumming without even touching myself which is the most awesome feeling ever. So to relive that experience maybe I just need to keep the snake in the cage for a few weeks?!
Yeah its pretty crazy when that happens. Typically wake up just before the release. I certainly can't orgasm while awake without it getting some kind of touch, but I guess these dreams are so intense that it can just launch out without any external stimulation. The mind is powerful indeed.
So for anyone that has relapsed after two weeks or so, is it like going back to square one?
Or is the progression much easier and faster to get back to where you were?
I really was enjoying the way I was beginning to feel about myself and my actions with flirting. I was putting more effort and seeing more results in the last week then I have in years.
Or is the progression much easier and faster to get back to where you were?
I really was enjoying the way I was beginning to feel about myself and my actions with flirting. I was putting more effort and seeing more results in the last week then I have in years.
I don't avoid them, they just don't happen.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
True. You could also ask what the point is if you restart every 15 days.
If you're dedicated to the extra length of the challenge by restarting then all the power to you. And good luck as well.
Well, I mean, I was going to go 30 days this time and then maybe give in, and the next time go 45, etc. Basically going 15 days further each time, eventually reaching 90 days. Slowly acclimatizing myself to it instead of going all in. I don't know though. Just an idea.
That happened to me on the 10/11th day. No idea wtf was up with that, but it went away.
It seems like day 15 is the magic day of temptation.
Is BPA typically found in that sort of plastic?
Looks like it may be. I just watched The Disappearing Male the other day so now I'm paranoid about plastics again. I got rid of all my plastic dishes a long time ago, but some things are trickier to replace, like keyboards and mice.
Fuck. And I just checked my mouse and it is made of type 7 plastic, which may contain BPA.
I doubt it is anywhere near as bad as eating BPA-lined canned food or handling those BPA coated receipts all day, but still irksome.
I hope not, but all that heat and sweat from our palms or the computer itself in the case of a laptop...
Bay Maximus
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No you won't. It's all about your State of Mind.
Boss Man
Member
That's the problem.
You wanna know failure? I went 22 days then failed because of HBO Go. Fuck you late night section. I'm at ten days now.
Was it easier the second go around so far?
When you failed did it feel like you went right back to square one? I'm just wondering if this second go round will be as miserable getting to fifteen days as the first. And if the positive effects that took place about ten days in will be erased fully.
Barbacoatl
Banned
I find it much easier to get up to 2 weeks the second go after relapsing than the first time. Sundays are still dangerous, I admit I edged a little bit today. Crisis averted 'tho.
That's good to hear.
Though I guess my one positive from this first failure is that it cemented this certainly is a problem for me that is affecting my social health....I still couldn't help checking certain sites which is what caught me yesterday. I think I need to find an application that will prevent me from visiting those sites.
This sounds fishy. How are you suggesting this BPA is being absorbed from the keyboard and mouse?
At least the argument with water bottles (which I haven't heard before) would likely be that the plastic is being broken down by the liquids than absorbed through the stomach as you consume the contents. This, obviously, isn't applicable with keyboards and mice unless you're licking/sucking them constantly (and even then...).
So... no - that shouldn't be an issue.
Day 14. 2 weeks. Damn. Got to sleep last night around 11, woke up at 5. Was wide awake. The urge was unbelievable. Its passed now but its going to be a good day today I think
Next fe.w days might get rough so lend me your support.
Also, don't fall into the "one last hurrah before I start" category. If you ever want to do something meaningful start straight away. Cold turkey sucks but we are men so man the fuck up
ROW ROW FIGHT DA POWA
(i finally understand what that means)
Until next time
Peace out jiggas
G
Next fe.w days might get rough so lend me your support.
Also, don't fall into the "one last hurrah before I start" category. If you ever want to do something meaningful start straight away. Cold turkey sucks but we are men so man the fuck up
ROW ROW FIGHT DA POWA
(i finally understand what that means)
Until next time
Peace out jiggas
G
Day 75, all dandy in here. im an enlightened being that wakes up every day with giant morning wood. Last two weeks will go by in a giffy and i'll finally get my achievement. thinking on what to stop next, i might tackle the no-smoking although this will be a much bigger beast.
Vigilant Walrus
Member
day 14. i failed today. was not satisfying at all. two wanks, and still not "clearheaded": so third wank was some stupid porn clip on xxxbunker.
useless. i regret already. will try again immediately to see if i can beat my highscore of 14.
useless. i regret already. will try again immediately to see if i can beat my highscore of 14.
Are you also abstaining from sex with other humans, or just from porn/masturbation?
I broke up with my gf in the early weeks of the nofap, which has nothing to do with the experiment, but yea, it leads to the fact that i have to abstain from both until i start dating again.. which is the day after tomorrow where me, some cutie and two bottles of wine will have a nice date.
Bottom line, i abstained 100% from porn, 100% from masturbation, but when it comes to sex in the next two weeks i wont say no.
Naked Snake
Member
Yesterday I rubbed one out while driving...
I've never done that before, I blame this experiment.
Day 14 with no porn.
I've never done that before, I blame this experiment.
Day 14 with no porn.
Keavy_Rain
Member
34 days in and I realized something: I have zero interest in women. Like, nothing at all. I was checking out profiles on OKCupid and I saw a lady with a very ample chest and low-cut shirt, but no desire.
I've never experienced this before. It's actually nice to not constantly have TPA on the brain.
I've never experienced this before. It's actually nice to not constantly have TPA on the brain.
see it as holiday for your brain. it will be back.. stronger than ever.. dun Dun DUN!
TPA = tits+pussy+ass?
Yesterday I rubbed one out while driving...
I've never done that before, I blame this experiment.
Day 14 with no porn.
Here in the UK there's a new law to be introduced against "drug driving". Imagine the Queen announcing the introduction of a further new law - this time against "wank driving"
Bay Maximus
Banned
lol, that's what stood out in the post for me also.
Get right back on that damn horse.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Day 15?!
About to close the curtain on day 6. Was pondering if I should also ban sexual intercourse, but I think I'm gonna just stick with no porn/masturbation for now. After this 90 days is up, then I'll try a 90 day full abstention run.
Imagine how much more frustrated you would be after you cave in and realize that all that hard work is down the drain.
Imagine how much more frustrated you would be after you cave in and realize that all that hard work is down the drain.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Something about day 15 I tell ya.
yea, you're right and thats why i survived another day and am at 76 now. I can finally tag this fitting song to the project. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOwlmpTPH9A
Isnt this exactly what overconsuming porn is supposedly leading to? Losing interest in actual sex? I think I'd rather lose interest in women and still have my sweet porn...
Keavy_Rain
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I'll be honest here: I have no idea what the hell is going on with my brain or my body. This morning, I woke up at 5AM, decided "Ehh, too early" fell back asleep and had a wet dream.
What I do know is I've never had these sorts of things happen before. No sexy dreams, no wet dreams, plus my previous self wanted to bang anything that moved.
All that said, I'm sticking with this NoFap thing permanently. The positives outweigh the negatives and I prefer me off porn.
What I do know is I've never had these sorts of things happen before. No sexy dreams, no wet dreams, plus my previous self wanted to bang anything that moved.
All that said, I'm sticking with this NoFap thing permanently. The positives outweigh the negatives and I prefer me off porn.
Lack of interest is apparently a common phase while the user "resets". From what I've read, the interest comes back stronger than ever...
mclaren777
Member
I think this was covered in another thread, but do some people really orgasm in their sleep?
Keavy_Rain
Member
Mine woke me up.
You typically wake up as it is happening or immediately after.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
mclaren777
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Random, tangential question: do you guys ever dream about having sex?
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