Abstaining from masturbating RAISES risk of anxiety, depression, and erectile dysfunction

ThrowawayAccountOhYe · 2023-03-03T23:48:27+00:00

Honestly- like everything- moderation is key.

MathematicianNo8480 · 2023-03-04T11:41:18+00:00

Tried nofap for years with some minor success. I once got to 100 days no mastubating, no porn. Honestly pretty much felth the same, maybe a bit more energy, nothing out of the ordinary. Except unbearable horniness sometimes, which is quite annoying. Since then i've pretty much always failed lol.

I recently concluded to stop with that and allowed myself to jack off. Optimally it's up to 2 times (once before sleeping). If you do it 3+ times you ain't doing nothing in your day. I use porn/sexual images but maybe i should try to reduce that a bit.

Reason i'm doing this is it's hard to concentrate on studying when sex is on your mind. I'd rather finish in 5-10 minutes and then carry on my day without procrastinating. If i don't, i'd just load of some youtube or watch some tv, and then i'd fail in my exams.

If i had sex i wouldn't do it. Though i've never had it and i doubt i'm gonna do it these 2-3 years, because the dating market is just too fucked and i'm just a fat and broke college student, so sex isn't on the table. Longest i would go for now without masturbation is 1-2 weeks max. I don't think i can wait for 5 years just to have sex without that from time to time. Anyone would go insane, especially when we live in a hyper sexualized society, you can't exactly escape it. Maybe it sound BS to some people (especially nofappers) but it's the best i can do to function right now.

hotpotato138 · 2023-03-03T22:37:09+00:00

I disagree with the article. I don't believe in nofap, but I do think too much porn causes those issues.

HamletsRazor · 2023-03-03T22:16:35+00:00

Regular orgasms reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

dapperxdan1984 · 2023-03-03T23:58:26+00:00

I'll say have a balance, going without release for weeks is needless, but self love everyday is also pointless and show you don't have discipline and focus

Low_Cranberry_4024 · 2023-03-03T22:26:46+00:00

Let's be honest the only reason porn is looked down on just like video games is because it has a majority male audience.

Having literally new gen equipment to master bath for women is seen as perfectly fine and normal but a guy using his left hand after a tough day is seen as having a problem.

Anih1list · 2023-03-04T00:03:49+00:00

If only women masturbated more (and filmed it), the world would be a lot less depressing.

(this is a joke)

Frequent-throwAway · 2023-03-04T05:05:22+00:00

Pr0n is da b0mb yo! Jerk your ding a ling!

MariusStefan25 · 2023-03-04T12:41:07+00:00

(X) Doubt

Kathhound11 · 2023-03-04T02:41:01+00:00

I had a urologist tell me to masturbate 2-3 times in the span of 7-9 days to keep the seminal fluid flowing. I have tried to heed his words.

ApprehensiveMail8 · 2023-03-04T02:53:23+00:00

The article quotes Dr Nicole Prause, but neglects to mention her acrimonious and bizarrely petty history with NoFap and the late Gary Wilson, another anti-porn advocate.

https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/relevant-research-and-articles-about-the-studies/critiques-of-questionable-debunking-propaganda-pieces/nicole-prauses-unethical-harassment-and-defamation-of-gary-wilson-others/

She has a history of making false accusations/ Twitter harassment to try to discredit NoFap and other anti-porn activists. She has been sued for defamation by MULTIPLE people including the founder of NoFap who had to raise money from the NoFap community to cover his legal expenses (I donated to this). She ended up settling most of those cases.

But, anyways, research coming from someone who has already been sued by the very community she is trying to target and discredit in the research is not exactly unbiased.

Oh, this is the same woman who studied penis size by letting a bunch of women choose their preferred 3D printed dildo size. Because a good way to help men with body dysmorphia is by literally objectifying us?

Nihi1986 · 2023-03-03T23:39:53+00:00

The opposite is true too, though...

WaXy2Real · 2023-03-03T22:43:26+00:00

I believe porn causes these issues as well… So is the best option to jerk off to imagination?

pussyluver69 · 2023-03-04T00:47:46+00:00

Not buying it. There’s a reason why the shit is in abundance and free. They want us weak, submissive and stupid

2023-03-03T23:46:54+00:00

Everything in moderation, right? I’m a married man of 47, 24 years this May.

I’m not going blind anytime soon, but I will go NUTS without a frequent NUT. However it needs to happen.

dw87190 · 2023-03-04T08:27:11+00:00

I call bullshit

DecadeLongLurker · 2023-03-04T06:16:30+00:00

I was a sailor in my youth, there are two types. Those that admit spanking their monkey, and those that lie about it.

Affectionate_Smile · 2023-03-04T10:08:27+00:00

I do 2 to 4 times per week, i guess it is a healthy amount

mostlydisposeable · 2023-03-04T17:19:43+00:00

A lot of folks have "called BS" based on intution or personal expereince, and validly so. To put it in more formal terms though: there's a glaring methodological issue with the study mentioned.

Men were surveryed, asked if they did any kind of nofap, and what their expereince with anxiety, self-esteem, shame, ED, etc... was. Of course:

The only men doing nofap are the ones who feel they have a problem, and thus are self-selecting for the things the article claims nofap is responsible for. Weather A causes B or B causes A is outside the remit of the study.

Men who have a naturally healthier relationship with porn aren't failing any NNN challenges to feel ashamed about.

Would-Be-Superhero · 2023-03-04T08:03:44+00:00

Absolute bullshit. Probably sponsored by porn companies.

sgt_oddball_17 · 2023-03-03T21:48:59+00:00

I call BS

Pretty_Network5856 · 2023-03-04T00:53:04+00:00

I'd rather have my brain programmed to respond only to porn than to end up with prostate cancer.

Lonewolf_087 · 2023-03-04T02:17:45+00:00

I believe this to be true and honestly I think it's important for guys to be comfortable doing the deed just like women are. To think it's this cancerous thing is ridiculous. Your body needs to orgasm every now and then, there's a shit load of energy that gets built up and bearing all of that without a partner is bad. It also can scare people off because you come on too strong. But moderation is key, yes. Your body will tell you and when you struggle you'll know. For years and years women were told not to masturbate it that it was unhealthy. Now they do it often and nobody thinks twice about it. So why is it bad for men to do it? Because if women are taking care of their needs, duh, do should dudes!

zalinanaruto · 2023-03-03T23:46:32+00:00

Is once a week good enough?

Sergeant_Fred_Colon · 2023-03-04T02:30:42+00:00

Or anxiety, depression and erectile dysfunction reduces masterbation.

Tough-Big-8758 · 2023-03-03T22:01:53+00:00

I aint even in this sub but cap

Sea-Cow4216 · 2023-03-03T22:30:24+00:00

Porn is keeping men fat and lazy.

Zestyclose_Cow_4854 · 2023-07-13T06:43:39+00:00

It's significant to emphasise that there hasn't been much scientific research on this particular issue, and that people's experiences can differ. There are some things to think about, though:

Masturbation and mental health:

Endorphins and other feel-good hormones can be released during masturbation, which may help one feel relaxed and well.

According to several research, frequent sexual activity, including masturbation, might improve mood and lessen anxiety and despair in some people. Masturbation and mental health do, however, have a complicated and variable relationship that depends on various conditions.

Mental health and abstinence:

Some anecdotal evidence suggests that abstaining from masturbation might increase sexual frustration, which in some people may be a factor in feelings of anxiety or even melancholy.

It's crucial to understand that not everyone will experience these impacts, and that each person's reactions to abstinence may vary according on their personal beliefs, values, and exposure to certain cultural or religious influences.

There is no concrete scientific evidence to support the idea that foregoing masturbation causes erectile dysfunction (ED). In actuality, there are a variety of physical, psychological, and medical explanations for ED. If you have persistent or alarming problems with erectile function, you must speak with a medical practitioner.

Fickle_Remove7123 · 2023-09-28T14:15:12+00:00

This is bullshit! Written and researched by someone who never had or recovered from a porn addiciton.

Largest_Half · 2023-03-04T04:29:25+00:00

Porn and masturbation are literally taking away masculine men - men are now passive and timid as fuck jacking off all the time. You probably feel 'anxious' and 'depressed' when you stop jerking off because for the first time in your life you aren't jacking off every day so your body reaches a hormonal equilibrium which allows you to perceive life as it is and not live in your delusion of it.

You don't have to go completely nofap and never touch your peepee again but lets be honest, who actually feels more manly from jerking off and watching porn? this article is bullshit made to keep you buying into porn and onlyfans and ruining your own body images and reducing your masculine side...

LosingMyFocus · 2023-03-03T23:55:50+00:00

bullshit. more blue pill rhetoric being spread by the media to keep men enslaved to their minds and emotions. work out, eat a good diet and you won’t have to worry about prostate cancer.

masturbation kills your life ambitions and drains your soul and energy. i know. i struggle with an addiction. my life is in shambles. every man should be abstaining from masturbation and not be enslaved to their sexual desires.

spankmydrank · 2023-03-04T00:09:07+00:00

Bullshit and bad post for this usually based sub

ArchmageF · 2023-03-04T06:10:48+00:00

I jack it everyday and I have Naruto willpower.Check mate no fap idiots.

StingRayFins · 2023-03-04T07:15:07+00:00

It's not masturbation that's bad, it's being addicted to porn. We need to distinguish between the two.

MrRonchito · 2023-03-04T00:46:45+00:00

This is bullshit, and you all should know it by now.

Aveargejojochad · 2023-03-03T23:48:15+00:00

I believe that is actually bullshit, atleast from my personal experience porn causes those issues, but maybe my correlation between masturbation and porn is incorrect

ModernOrangutan · 2023-03-04T00:34:05+00:00

Can we please set the record straight about all of this:

If you are using masturbation as a coping mechanism for anxiety or depression then of course abstaining may increase those mental issues, just as abstaining from any coping mechanism will make it worse for a short period of time
Viewing Porn and Masturbating are two separate things, but for the vast majority of men they are activities that take place at the same time. There is absolutely no scientifically agreed-upon evidence that not masturbating will increase ED, regardless of what the DailyMail decides to report.
The idea that masturbation decreases your risk of prostate cancer is completely false. This is a statement contrived from an older scientific study with men older than 50+, and it wasn't masturbation itself it was the orgasm they were experiencing that reduces your risk.
Regular use of Porn DOES increase your risk of ED and the vast majority of people who are anti-masturbation are truly anti-porn, but like I said earlier those two activities go hand-in-hand in modern society
There are no actually documented health benefits to Masturbating, and truly (imo) Masturbation is a self-destructive activity when its done alone and to pictures on a screen

Saerain · 2023-03-04T01:52:43+00:00

Guys I kept my eyes shut for 30 years and they're kinda fucked, what happen.

Adm8792 · 2023-03-04T12:20:01+00:00

Hey Guys who’s the woman eqiv to Andy tot

NtsParadize · 2023-03-04T16:24:50+00:00

This what happens when "journalists" try to make headlines on a complex topic

Jonesw16 · 2023-03-04T16:25:49+00:00

Funny, after 4 years of practicing nofap, it seems to have done the exact opposite.

bangsoul · 2023-03-04T16:28:06+00:00

I knew it!!

SnooHabits7185 · 2023-03-04T18:37:02+00:00

Yep, it's true. 😅

runner557 · 2023-03-04T23:43:09+00:00

There has also been some studies that show frequent ejaculation reduces risks of prostate cancer.

It's common sense biologically. Things in the body that aren't used either atrophy or become weakened. If you have excess muscles that aren't needed, they reduce in size. If you don't exercise the heart, your cardio system isn't optimal and your risk for heart disease increases. There is evidence that you can help ward off brain diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's by keeping the brain active and learning. Doctors will frequently tell seniors to do puzzles and do activities that keep the brain thinking and active.

One of the main functions of the prostate gland is to expel fluids and chemicals that contribute in semen production and ejaculation. It also plays a role in regulating hormones. If you restrain from ejaculation for an extended period of time, it makes sense that it could cause issues.

Sex is a biological and psychological need. Those in the no fap community that claim otherwise don't know what they are talking about. Yes, there is such thing as porn addiction and such. But the urges to have sex are perfectly normal and natural, not just in humans but every species. The drive to procreate is needed for a species to survive.

Porn-induced ED can happen. That's true. But ED for the most part is psychological. Sometimes aging and circulatory issues can play a role (Viagra helps with that). But most ED can be caused by some type of psychological trigger. Stress, anxiety, performance anxiety, inability to focus, depression, etc... can all cause ED. Some medications can also cause it. Porn-induced ED can usually be correctly easily by slowing shifting the stimuli. While some of these other issues may take more work.

Certain_Attorney5603 · 2023-03-15T01:53:46+00:00

I advices you all to stop using this community because they have scammed a lot of people and they have ruined most people life with their usually community.

Certain_Attorney5603 · 2023-03-15T02:01:41+00:00

They're scammer in this community

LinedVaccination · 2023-03-15T02:09:30+00:00

This is bull shit bro, it makes no sense at all

0R0V0H0 · 2023-03-04T09:46:42+00:00

It also increases risk of developing prostate cancer.

Yozora1337 · 2023-03-04T10:16:23+00:00

I believe once every 2-4 weeks is optimal. Talking about ejaculation and not masturbation in general.

RikuAotsuki · 2023-03-04T12:10:27+00:00

I don't really get how so many people fail to recognize that masturbation isn't the problem.

NoFap contributes to that heavily, which is stupid because it's meant to be about breaking porn addiction, not an anti-masturbation cult.

Shocker, a porn addiction isn't good for you. That doesn't mean masturbation isn't.

Title	Abstaining from masturbating RAISES risk of anxiety, depression, and erectile dysfunction
Author	furchfur
Upvotes	311
Comments	260
Date	March 3, 2023 9:47 PM UTC (3 years ago)
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