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A porn addiction and compulsive sexual behavior recovery peer support forum. Masturbation in moderation is generally healthy, but excessive porn use can have serious adverse effects. We also host challenges in which participants ("Fapstronauts") avoid porn & sometimes masturbation for a period of time, generally 7-30 days. Whether your goal is casual participation as a test of self-control or if porn use has become a serious problem in your life, you will find a supportive community here.

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Introduction NoFap® is a moderated community-centered website that hosts challenges in which users ("Fapstronauts") abstain from pornography and masturbation for a period of time (often referred to as "rebooting"). This is NoFap's subreddit hosted right here on Reddit.com! Whether your goal is casual participation in a monthly rebooting challenge as a test of self-control, or whether excessive pornography use has become a problem in your life and you want to quit for a longer period of time, you will find a supportive community and plenty of resources here.

This forum is intended for porn addiction and compulsive sexual behavior recovery and is not an anti-masturbation forum: many users return to non-compulsive masturbation after removing porn from their sexual habits. We do not advocate against masturbation. However, excessive masturbation (usually fueled by porn use) can be an issue for many people, and we're here to provide a peer support resource for recovery from problematic pornography use. But remember, how you choose to utilize your genitals during your free time is a personal choice!

New Fapstronauts

  • Learn about what's going on in your brain. This is important so that you know what to expect during a reboot. Our Porn Addiction 101 page is a great place to get started. NoFap also has a Getting Started guide. This includes information about porn addiction, sexual dysfunctions caused by porn such as "PIED", disinterest in real-world sex, and the inability to experience a partnered orgasm. Our friends over at YBOP have a great introductory video on the subject that we highly recommend watching. If you need something that's shorter, check out this basic video by ASAPScience. For further resources to learn more about porn addiction, see our wiki page for other websites, videos, and resources to help you on your rebooting journey.

  • Learn about the process of abstaining from PMO, also known as "rebooting." If you don't know what to expect from abstaining from porn and masturbation, there are a number of things that might throw you off. Learn about rebooting and how NoFap can help you on NoFap's Rebooting 101 page. It is imperative to learn about concepts such as the "flatline", the "surge", the "chaser effect", and more. Please get educated and don't enter this daunting process completely blind to what might happen.

  • We recommend visiting with an appropriately qualified therapist in your area who is familiar with porn addiction and problematic porn use.

  • Get a feel for the community before participating. Afterward, a good first step is to share your story with us. Post a new thread.

  • This forum is for anyone - men and women and other gender identities - the only requirements are being a human and wanting to develop healthier sexual habits. If you are a woman who wants a private community, check out the women's forums.

  • Get an accountability partner, someone who will hold you accountable during your reboot. Post a thread here or on the forums.

  • Choose your own reboot. NoFap's Standard Reboot: No edging, no porn, no masturbating. "Hard Mode": No edging, no porn, no masturbating, no orgasming whatsoever. Lite Mode: No porn. For more information on the programs, check out NoFap's Rebooting 101 page.

  • Sign up for a reboot challenge by replying to a the official sign up thread. These are usually "stickied" as the first post or linked on the sidebar. It is up to yourself to remain accountable, although we're working on developing a more motivating solution.

  • If you come across a word or acronym that you don't understand, we have a glossary of terms commonly used in the rebooting community.

  • Obtain a counter next to your name with Tracker.

  • Read our full disclaimer and rules before posting or participating in one of our rebooting challenges.

  • If you are feeling suicidal or want to self-harm, contact a prevention hotline immediately. Furthermore, we always recommending seeking mental healthcare if you are addicted to pornography.

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im bout to bust

i cant stop thinking about femboy bussy,lord have mercy on me

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2024/04/21
10:30 UTC

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24m gym bro looking for accountability

My journey with masturbation began like many of you. I had just hit puberty and dove into the deep rabbit hole of porn, fapping all the time and wasting a lot of time.

This led to bad relationships and unhappiness with myself. I’m learning to control my addiction now but looking for accountability.

I’m a gym bro, workout 4-5 days a week. Staying active in the gym and other activities keeps me from fapping. If you’re a similar dude, we have a lot to talk about. We can be on the journey together.

Would love to hear from you and your journey. We got this men! 💪

0 Comments
2024/04/21
10:26 UTC

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Is armpit fetish count as relapse?

I ask another forum they said it's not as long as you not perform pmo.

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2024/04/21
10:25 UTC

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5 days and I'm selfish

I'm doing this just for me. I don't want to waste my life away. I want to keep building good habits. I want to feel all my negative emotions and not numb them

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2024/04/21
10:21 UTC

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One day < Day one

I'll be honest, I cannot stand reddit for the most part. I refused to have a reddit account for the longest time. But I'm struggling and I've tried everything else. I was looking up information about friction burns on a you know what whenever I came across the subreddit. I seen you all stay strong has motivated me to take the step. This will be the only subreddit I ever interact with and I never plan to divulge any personal information at all. But here's to day one instead of one day.

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2024/04/21
10:05 UTC

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New journey, Day 0

Hi, im starting my journey now. About 4 months ago, i already managed to press the urges until 32 days. And now it all went down hill. I almost gave up and just be the guy who choke his wood everytime.

But then i met this woman. My heart fall towards her. I feel like she's the one. Like a perfect woman for me. But i cant met her like this. Does this addict deserve her. And does her deserve me?

I really cant met her like this. I need to step up. I understand its a long journey, but there is no way im stay choking my wood everytime.

I need help, i need an assist and of course i need a friend who can help each other.

Thankyou 🙏

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2024/04/21
10:01 UTC

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I left porn today

I'm not counting days. If you leave your ex girl which you dislike or don't want anymore. Do you count day?

No.

Just putt everything behind. Be a Man and disciplined.

1 Comment
2024/04/21
09:53 UTC

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Question about Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Hi everyone. I have a question. Recently i found out that there is a thing called Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Does anyone here have knowledge about it? Has anyone here been diagnosed with that? I have been struggling with porn addiction and procrastination for 3 years and i have zero results. I have not achieved anything since i started self-improvement. Can it be Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and is it possible to beat it?

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2024/04/21
09:50 UTC

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I just thought of a great tactic

Pretty sure someone else found it first but oh well. Anyways, here it is.

Give your pop or mom an amount of money that wouldn't ruin you financially but your wallet would feel it's absence, eg. $500. Or you could hide it in their house if they live in a separate house. And if you relapse tell them they can spend it or tell them the spot you hide it in. If they ask you why tell them it's a bet etc. just make up an excuse. Most people won't turn down some free cash.

Alternatively give it to them as a birthday/Mother's/Father's day gift, but I don't think you should tire your willpower by trying to hold on to the money.

Why mother or father you might ask? Well it's because they are more trustworthy in general, but if you have a friend that you see as a brother, or literally a brother, you can try with them instead.

I think this might work for a very long time. Because we humans are very reward-oriented in the way of work, we just won't continue working and toiling if we don't get a prize of reassurance or anything like that.

And speaking as a guy who once had a 6 month streak, NoFap's benefits might take some time sow (though the benefits of gaining more time are instant).

Anyways, I will try this method to see if it works for myself.

1 Comment
2024/04/21
09:45 UTC

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succes

FINALLY DID IT BOYS, after years of pied and porn addiction finally lost my virginity. trust the procces boys 100% worth it. my life has newer been better since quitting Porn🤩🎂

5 Comments
2024/04/21
09:15 UTC

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Guys are these symptoms caused by jerking off? please tell me

I've been addicted to pmo since very young age and I'm now dealing with these issues, are they linked to PMO? if so how much?
- Depression
- Crying for no reason
- Irritability
- Constant fatigue
- Brain fog
- No motivation to do anything
- 0 masculine behaviour
- Social anxiety
- Gut issues
- Poor sleep

5 Comments
2024/04/21
09:11 UTC

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Well, I did it.

90 days done. Third attempt and the trick for me was no M at all. M leads to PMO.

Most noticeable positive impact on life is a lack of self shaming, starting to get more positive about myself again.

I’m also not scared of relapsing at all. If it were to happen I would still be proud of the new life I’ve created compared to the old one and just keep going.

I think people get too focused on streaks, your streak is defined by how much better you’re doing BIG PICTURE, rather than seeing a single day slip up as ruining months of hard work and self improvement. Give yourself a bit more compassion for an addiction that has withdrawals up there with hard drugs.

Much love fam

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2024/04/21
08:45 UTC

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Day 29

👍

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2024/04/21
08:37 UTC

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Struggling

I need help

1 Comment
2024/04/21
08:29 UTC

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New to community

Hi 👋, I am new here, I joined so maybe I can get rid of masturation, I hope to not get bored 😐. And get back to it cause it really hurt mentally. I figured out something about it maybe it's only me but when I am with someone maybe friends, family, etc... I don't like to do that even if I can manage to do it somewhere private. But once I close my room door, or for some reason I sleep lonely that's what triggers me the most. Maybe it's related to my mental issue that I don't like to be alone. But I am trying to find someone to marry soon, I hope this help me even for the mental level.

I hope you're all well, and be nice 😊 thanks

2 Comments
2024/04/21
08:26 UTC

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Day 1 of no Masturbating

Hi, i feel like i am right now masturbating in an exessiv way and want to try go 14 Days, maybe more, I don’t know yet, without masturbaiting. Anything i should know, bevor i start?

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2024/04/21
08:17 UTC

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Feeling some intense temptations and like I’m about to relapse

Hey! I’ve made it a little while without porn (albeit not as long as I wanna). I just got a massive wave of urges and kinda need some genuine help rn

3 Comments
2024/04/21
08:15 UTC

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It's getting harder everyday .

I'm on 4th week of noFap . But the urges keep on building up everyday . And today rn , I don't know how long I can hold myself .

3 Comments
2024/04/21
07:52 UTC

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Day 2

Just made it to day 2. Had some mood swings but relapsing didn’t even occur to me. Still easy!

0 Comments
2024/04/21
07:50 UTC

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OCD during Nofap

Basically I diagnosed with OCD for two years before this challenge and OCD will always create a worst situation In my head which I failed, this Is not limited to this challenge only but literally everything In life, even If I didn't failing It yet or It Is not happening yet my brain will create a false memories of them may or maybe "happened" even If It Isn't. Which those memories Is memories that I already "failed" which I didn't. As for It relation to this challenge Is always happening to me during I slept (unconscious) brain will create a picture that I jerking off In my dream and made me wake up thinking I am failing even though I didn't do that at all. Which Is weird because I can always control myself during the morning and throughout the day but It always happens when I am half-sleep half-awake or In state of dreaming. It Is not count as wet dream either because I didn't wake up with ejaculation everything Is dry.

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2024/04/21
07:49 UTC

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ONE WEEK

HELL YEAAA

Days: Φ

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2024/04/21
07:48 UTC

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!!Yes, 2 weeks!!

Woow this is so nice! I didn't masturbate fot 2 weeks!!!!! I never thought I could do this.

I watched a couple times porn on reddit but after 1 minute I switched the +18 button to unable.

I deleted all the reactions that I commented on porn related videos, photo's.... it took me 30 minutes to delete everything haha.. what an addiction.

It's all about persevering. If you want it you can do it. For example:

  • I'm 26. Was addicted to smoking +-20 sigarettes/day. I quited 4 years ago smoking because 8 years of smoking caused poor health.
  • running: I run 2 days a week and I want to run a minimum of 5 km, every time it's hard but I never walk and I achieve my goal.

What I want to say is that it's all about your brain. Self-fulfilling prophecy!!!

Everyone can do it, I trust in everyone! In the future I will masturbate without or with porn or do Hands free orgasm (HFO) but it took more practice for me to achieve an ejaculation without touching my d*ck.

If there are more questions to achieve your goal you can send me.

Have a great day and stay away of the places where you all get horny!

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2024/04/21
07:38 UTC

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Instead of fapping I talked to a random girl.

It's been 32 days and I finally decided to approach girls just to say something nice and get their Instagram. I did my first attempt yesterday, went up to a girl in the metro and complimented her on her eyes. I was feeling very nervous and Im fine with that, I was genuine and not faking anything. She told me she had a boyfriend but I'm definitely going try this again.

3 Comments
2024/04/21
07:29 UTC

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My no-fap starts now.

I'm so freaking tired. I've been addicted for 3 years from now. And as time went by, my lust for porn has gotten worse for me. I've been addicted to r34 content and all that other hentai related stuff. I've went from fapping to that stuff to actually creating r34 and I feel absolutely disgusted. It's my first time posting here and I do feel kinda embarrassed and ashamed about it. and I had to do something to stop myself asap. I found listening to music helpful. I hope I can learn something from this post and from you guys here. I need to stop here and now.

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2024/04/21
07:27 UTC

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Day 1,2 and 3

Trying yet again.

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2024/04/21
07:23 UTC

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Day 886 of no fap

Yes, I haven't jerked off since November 11th 2021, following almost a decade of extreme addiction. I mean I used to sneak out of class to masturbate, I used to masturbate under the table in school, etc. It was terrible. I was a little teenage creep. I eventually turned my life around, but it took everything in me.

I didn't have sex at all in the first year of this clean streak, intentionally. I figured I needed a full reset to rewire my brain, and it was the right decision. When I resumed having sex, it was a millions time better.

The issue is I'm now on a dry spell, it's been 7 months since I last got laid. That's down to several factors, most of which aren't in my control. So now I find myself in a tricky situation where I crave sexual gratification like any other man, but I just can't seem to score.

People ask me why after all this time I still keep count of the days, that I should stop and just consider it my lifestyle now. I keep this streak in mind because I know in a situation like this, it's very easy to relapse. If you don't remain focused, your brain can easily convince you that you're already healed and you should just rub one out to take the edge off. Before you know it, you've done it 20 times in a week and you've undone all the progress from your 886 days.

So yea, I'm in a tough spot. Even with all the self control in the world, a man just needs to get some at some point. I'll pull through, there's no way I relapse of course. But I sure do hope I get laid very soon to make this easier for me.

6 Comments
2024/04/21
07:20 UTC

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The why comes first; the how will always follow.

If this is true, as in if you have reason to quit porn, then how follows, how do I make myself want to quit? Obviously I want to quit but purely rely on discipline and no motivation. I don’t have that drive anymore, so I will discipline myself enough to go half a week or a week doing all the right things. Then let’s say I don’t feel good and don’t get all my goals done. I think ‘fuck it.’ And fap. How do I get around this? I miss that drive on myself. Every single day I get everything I need to get done, done, I have zero urges. But the days I fuck up or get a strong urge (always when I’m not doing anything) I just give in like I have no discipline

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2024/04/21
07:04 UTC

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Anxiety and worry

As I've been on my recovery journey I started to get anxiety about what other people are doing. Knowing that so many people in the world (especially in America) watch this stuff is making me depressed and anxious. I feel like I'm unable to trust the people around me because I always assume they have some perverse sexual fetish to some crazy shit that I saw in porn (I saw some really disgusting stuff). I'm trying to focus on my own recovery and not give in to urges, but this worry about other people is killing me. Has anyone else felt like this?

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2024/04/21
07:03 UTC

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Need help !!

I am on reddit just for the nsfw content gotten too much into it ...my life is going kinda well ...just this addiction (i guess) of watching porn from whenever possible..i regularly workout, deciplined just one thing getting in the way .... I can't get over this urge of mine ...need help from you guys

4 Comments
2024/04/21
06:55 UTC

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I recently did 8days streak, now I am back to zero

This is my current longest streak this year. I started a month ago but I keep failing day 2 at 3 on multiple weeks but now I did a 1 week streak. The reason I ended this streak was I saw fb post followed by watching porn again. I will make this post as my journal and the new start after tripping twice this day. I don't need to beat the hell out of myself after tripping. After making 8day streak I think I can do 16 days, 21days, and 30days. Basically, I will treat that 8days as a record to beat this following week.

*I went and block some fb page

04/21: XX

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2024/04/21
06:54 UTC

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