Nofap... yes or no

Three-Legged-Fox · 2017-01-15T11:53:45+00:00

I did nofap once. Longest four hours of my life.

Bikemarrow · 2017-01-15T11:10:36+00:00

No.

It's just a choice. It doesn't give you magical manly powers, more energy, more intellectual reasoning, more understanding of the universe, and all of the other stuff adherents to it swear up and down happens.

There are no legitimate scientific studies that make a case for it or against it.

If you enjoy your life more by not masturbating (which is the adult term, not "fapping", which sounds like something a child would say), then good. If you enjoy it more by doing so, then good as well.

CarlosMalo33 · 2017-01-15T12:52:42+00:00

Yes I try to practice this, more energy, less fatigue, less brain fog the longer i'm able to go, also makes it easier to do when you see womens true nature.

I like the idea presented that in life the great highs come with great lows, these highs experienced with fapping also bring lows and its what i've experienced.

I like to TRY to practice self control, i do fail a lot but i think no fap is a great discipline type practice, don't be too hard on yourself if you fail often, at least you're trying. Much of what i've read with MGTOW is that we are lured by women because of our lusts, our desires, if we can control our urges in no fap it would also lead to this craving of women, we give into their negatives because of our addiction to the highs they give us in sex.

ArthurVonL · 2017-01-15T11:40:34+00:00

I've gone that way, you have to do it for yourself and not listening to other people(meaning decide based on your experience and not the one of other people). It is not easy, but imo life without porn is better, at least for me.

scotheman · 2017-01-15T16:19:35+00:00

I recently learned and came to realize that there is much more science and validity behind the placebo and nocebo effects than most fringe things out there. Guys get told that they will have increased confidence, testosterone, manliness, willpower, etc from doing it and if they truly believe that is going to be the outcome, then they are likely to experience it as a result of the placebo effect.

verynormalsimple · 2017-01-15T13:13:47+00:00

Yeah there are. Masturbation and sex act as drugs and have the potential to become addictive activities. Now since everything can become addicting and most of our habits are also addictions of some kind the potential problems it might bring are not too severe since masturbation itself is not harmful (unless done like 20 times a day).

Anything that causes lack of self-control is sign of an unhealthy mind. I bet many men would masturbate less or even stop doing it if they could, but reality is that they're addicted and they really can't.

Datson_Horrenbrand · 2017-01-15T14:22:27+00:00

YES.

wordjedi · 2017-01-15T14:31:21+00:00

No, not unless there's a IRL prospect coming up soon. Then you need to stop depleting yourself. Otherwise no reason to hate and suppress your own body and needs. Do you stop shitting for weeks at a time for "energy"? Do you hold your breath for no fucking reason?

Our grandfathers married some chick at age twenty, and even if they got bored with her, at least they had something. Fapping was "degenerate" back then, because it didn't "generate" more babies with your wife. Everything has changed.

SamCasey98 · 2017-01-15T14:15:32+00:00

I would be suspect of anything that started based on Chinese "science".

UgOss · 2017-01-15T15:59:11+00:00

Yeah

belhaj7 · 2017-01-15T18:01:45+00:00

If you want to be horny 24/7 then do it. You will see that a really unattractive woman becomes a 10 in your eyes. See fapping as releasing poison.

Setinstone0 · 2017-01-15T13:17:52+00:00

No. Tried it. Lasted 9 months before my prostate enlarged to the size of an orange and became infected. No joke. It completely changed me. In some good ways and in some bad ways. Some of the bad ways, I always smelled like cock...like armpit sweat, everything smelled like a big penis. And I ate A LOT. I gained 15 pounds in those 9 months and half was muscle even though I really wasn't working out. I went out every chance I could(Not like me at all). One of the good things was (if you want to call it a good thing), is women were all over me. But, I guess that happen when you smell like cock.

In the end my enlarged prostate hurt too much to continue so I started cycling the fluids. It took a few months for the swelling to go down and about 6 months for my body to kick the infection. I would not try it again, and I sure as hell would not want to live like that.

phantommaster1999 · 2017-01-15T13:03:15+00:00

Benefits-yes. Superpowers-ABSOLUTELY NOT. There are benefits I've felt from nofap like being more energetic, clear headed and focused, and have more control over myself(not just sexually, but in other ways also). But that nofap makes you a chick magnet, or that it gives you superhuman strength and stamina, or that it turns you into a genius is first rate bullshit. Plus a lot of guys on nofap act like women are like angels and pretty much worship them. Beware of that. Abstaining from fapping is nothing new , many cultures practiced it before, as did many sportsmen/athletes. The subreddit has some good info about the benefits but I feel most of what they post is just nonsense.

openmindedprometheus · 2017-01-15T14:02:39+00:00

Actually chronic maturation can cause benefits and risks. 1-2 weeks mixed with exercise can boost your T. This also raises your sex drive buyers beware!

Herpnderp145 · 2017-01-15T14:16:21+00:00

I did and I did feel more clarity of mind. I did it for 4 months. At first its hard because images from those hot pornos come back to your head but if you ignore them and focus on other things such as exercise and hobbies you should be able to do it for awhile. Though there is a point, called the breakeven or something like that where you hit a rut mentally and you feel kind of grouchy and I wouldn't say lost but frustrated, eventually you break out and I'd say you feel more of a clearer mind as well as more comfortable.

lovewomenhatebitches · 2017-01-15T14:26:01+00:00

Give it a try. See what it does for you. As long as you're not a serial fapper you should be alright.

paperlion60 · 2017-01-15T14:46:46+00:00

I mistaken forgot to rub one for four days straight. I was in tune with my coding and withstood solving a problem for hours. No fap is great when it's not intended .

willpersist · 2017-01-15T16:01:15+00:00

I find it complements MGTOW very well. You can learn to control your sexual desires and not be their slave. Though I was a heavy addict and a lot of guys at r/NoFap are, so you might find it less beneficial if you don't have any problems with Porn/Masturbation/Orgasm. Depends on you, if you're happy with an occasional fap and it's not controlling your life, by all means, continue. On the other hand if you want to change sth or need help, go to r/NoFap.

DM_Waveform · 2017-01-15T16:19:54+00:00

Everything in moderation. If you're constantly jacking it, or using nasty porn, it's likely to be bad for you, physically and mentally. On the other hand, deliberately cock-blocking yourself for long periods is not healthy and denies you one of life's simplest and cheapest pleasures. Semen is not some magical precious fluid - you're born to produce it and expel it.

2017-01-15T17:52:33+00:00

No fap is misguided an uninformed. If you want to go down that route look u Chinese internal alchemy and semen retention. The knowledge on no fap is immature

mgtowburner · 2017-01-15T12:55:27+00:00

Yes there is truth to the benefits. I am currently experiencing them.

The thing is... this forum will give you a mixed bag of answers, leading to indecision.

For me, it's not about never fapping. It's about being mindful of when I release. I usually cave after 3-4 days, although I've gone a month before.

These days I notice less anxiety, deeper & louder voice, harder workouts, bigger flaccid and erect dick, and more focus & ruthlessness towards my goals.

YMMV

knxguy · 2017-01-15T13:22:21+00:00

Mickey_One · 2017-01-15T16:36:53+00:00

*unnecessary

Incapaisa · 2017-01-15T18:47:13+00:00

Well this thing is free and something you have to try for yourself to see if its worth it. I did one 90 day streak then went to 30 day increments Currently on 14 day cycle. So 14 days..I do no fap and fap then back to 14 day cycle I enjoy my flesh light and some random porn.

Hmm Pros/Cons Pros: Overall great energy throughout the day Use this to work out, read a book..walk or anything productive. The sexual energy can be used for positive tasks Less sleep needed and faster recovery from workouts. Women lose their "power" as no fucks given attitude. Cons: Does take discipline Sometimes erections and hormones are crazy..have to manage with some push ups or running etc. Sex on the mind.

Look it takes time to control and utilize your libido for good and productive pursuit. No Fap is free..just try it..

now the no fap subs some go reall hard core and do 90 day, 120 day and even more.. Basically all the research I done your sperm will max/cap its utility at 7-10 days.. after that it will stay at a base line level. So enjoy a wank from time to time for me 14 days is good... Also don't jerk off everyday losing vitatilty all on porn and masturbation.

There is a reason professional boxers and atheletes refrain from FAP.

its free.. try it out.. also buy a flesh light...simulate a pussy close to 70-80% the feel of a vagina.

After this...woman will never hold any power or leverage on you ever again since you know you control your libido and your urges.

AngelinoHeights · 2017-01-15T19:47:11+00:00

I tried a week. I was literally bursting to get my stuff out by the end. It had some minor benefits for 3 or 4 days but after that not much. It's not for me but no harm in trying as may work for you.

I-am-the-lul · 2017-01-15T23:30:54+00:00

No Fap is worth trying at least once if only to learn about yourself and your limits, who knows, you might even discover that after going a month without burping your worm, you don't need to fap as much.

earthwolf82 · 2017-01-15T23:31:49+00:00

Twice a month for me rarely to porn... Good not to be a slave to desire.

Toffifee_BeiFjong · 2017-01-16T12:32:17+00:00

I think making a big deal out of it is detrimental. Be it overindulgence or celibacy (unless you're born asexual. But then studies have shown, even they relieve the pressure every once in a bluemoon).

What benefits would that be? Soiling yourself in your sleep?

Dank_Meems · 2017-01-16T15:38:26+00:00

It's a TRP method that I find silly and useless. All it does is make you more frustrated and harder to focus on life.

shadow1118 · 2017-01-18T00:31:57+00:00

truth, but its porn thats the bad for your mind and degenerate

not88 · 2017-01-15T18:55:22+00:00

Yes. Nofap is legit but as someone else said it's immature. You need to look into sexual transmutation and all of that. Nofap is not suppression like some people make it out to be, but about control.

Title	Nofap... yes or no
Author	FutureHope2
Upvotes	21
Comments	40
Date	January 15, 2017 10:55 AM UTC (9 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MGTOW
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