I lost NNN and I regret it (every year I’m lying to myself by saying that I’ll do it this year, but hey, nothing I can do about it; tho the best thing that I can do for now is to survive till the end of the month with an imaginary HP left). Honestly, that’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes down to the way masturbation addiction (won’t call it porn addiction, since the spectre of things that I was doing while ‘‘doing it’’ is substantially wider than that) has affected me. Won’t get into much detail, but it’s pretty bad. Gotta be honest with myself. Might be wrong, or right, but I feel like an important part of it is the fact that I’m still a virgin. I would love to hear anyone willing to share his thoughts with me. Your effort is much appreciated!

P.S. also, I’m posting this as a timestamp in my journey of battling this cheap butt addiction, literally

P.P.S. feel free to ask any questions

P.P.P.S. thanks for all the support, guys, you’re awesome

  • PvpiChulo@lemmy.todayOP
    22·
    2 days ago

    Fair point. The thing is that it has gotten pretty bad with time, and has affected me mentally just as much (low self-esteem, anxiety when going outside and a few others). All I want to do for now is get rid of the addiction itself, not the act. I can obviously allow myself to do it from time to time, as long as it’s healthy.

    • remon@ani.social
      10·
      2 days ago

      I mean if you even consider doing NNN it can’t be that bad? What do you think an addiction is? Are you late for your job because you can’t stop masturbating?

      But if that’s not the case and you can go even just a few days without it and not doing it more than … well, let’s say 5 times a day (depending on age), it’s probably not an addiction.

      • PvpiChulo@lemmy.todayOP
        2·
        2 days ago

        It is, kinda, the case. More than that, I sometimes start to feel physically uncomfortable if I’m not touching myself or even doing it as a background activity while my main one doesn’t even arouse me sexually (like watching some NBA clips). I’m in my early to mid 20’s.

        • remon@ani.social
          6·
          2 days ago

          Is it touching yourself or full on masturbation? Men have their hands in their trousers all the time when no one is looking. I’m almost double your age and I when I’m home alone just watching shows I fiddle with my dick all the time … not even in a sexual way.

          If that is what you do, that perfectly normal … I think. Or we’re both weirdos.

          • ScientifficDoggo@lemmy.zipEnglish
            3·
            2 days ago

            Its not even a strictly male thing either. The amount of women I’ve witnessed completely casually slap, jiggle, etc… their bits is comparable to males (in my totally unscientific and anecdotal experience)

          • PvpiChulo@lemmy.todayOP
            1·
            2 days ago

            Something in-between I’d say. When I’m doing it, it’s an automatism. When I don’t, I feel kinda uncomfortable and I have to do it. Also, sometimes I rub one out just to feel kinda normal again (for another, let’s say, hour) and not have to crave it. I’m doing it not out of pleasure, but out of I don’t even know what at this point.

            Tho I’m pretty sure that we’re not the only ones fiddling around, so it’s chill… I think haha.

            • remon@ani.social
              4·
              2 days ago

              When I don’t, I feel kinda uncomfortable and I have to do it.

              As long as you can control it enough so you don’t suddenly wank off in a public or an otherwise inappropriate setting, it should be fine. If it’s an issue, maybe consider getting a therapist.