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1. Introduction
2. Rules & potential benefits.
3. Motivational/milestone posts
4. FAQ’s/Terms glossary
5. Videos/images and other misc links
6. Hall of shame (Relapsing posts)
7. Final words
1.Introduction
In the 21st Century, the number of sedentary lifestyles supplemented with pursuit of instant gratification has become increasingly prevalent. Increased consumption of fast food loaded with saturated fats. Reduced participation of resistance/cardiovascular activities across the general populous. Instead of using our brains to seek knowledge, experience and truth individuals are indulging in cheap entertainment. Gamers are playing MMORPG’s for 10+ hours a day. Drug users are altering their minds to avoid reality. Alcohol abuse is becoming more rampant on the streets.
There’s plenty of social commentary out there regarding all these topics. However there is one subject not listed here, one which the public don’t want to admit is an issue or would never even regard it as one.
Pornography, and excessive masturbation.
That’s right, a gentlemen’s favourite solo activity and best form of entertainment could be detrimental to you. Here’s an article referring to a study to help that revelation go down:
http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubri...583160579.html
So what’s the big deal? Okay, well when it comes to brain responses there’s a term known as “Super-normal stimulus”. Our brains may have developed over the course of millennia, but in terms of the past few centuries there’s been little to no development. However our lifestyles have changed drastically, and our brains have simply not adjusted.Originally Posted by Article
Before the dawn of media, and when we lived in small communities we would be lucky to meet and interact with 100 women. Only a small proportion of them would be incredibly attractive by typical visual standards, and we’d be lucky to sleep with even a fraction of those too.
The pursuit of women, and attempts at trying to copulate with them is one of our most basic functions in life. Ergo, it is naturally one of our most motivational aspirations. As a result, our brains release a chemical known as dopamine. This chemical is not just released when women are concerned, but in instances where we are anticipating anything positive. Meeting with friends, playing a sport; anything to do with motivation and reward seeking releases dopamine.
Here’s where the super-normal stimulation comes in. Thanks to porn, we literally have access to thousands upon thousands of women at our fingertips, and our brain responds to this in the same...only far more intensified as with each new video, another transmission of dopamine occurs. Our brains are not designed to handle much dopamine transmission, and with prolonged exposure our dopamine receptors will “dull out”, making it harder to stimulate a dopamine response. This leads to two implications:
1. You will be unable to be motivated activities such as spending time with friends/loved ones.
2. You may seek out more extreme porn as your current tastes lose their novelty.
Fortunately, nofap fixes this.
This is just a short insight into why porn is bad for you. I’ve typed enough for now, there are videos and other links which can explain in further detail. But what about masturbation? Why is this nofap, rather than just noporn?
It goes without saying that porn and masturbation go hand in hand (excuse the wordplay). Although masturbation is not unhealthy by any means, excessive/dependant masturbation can result in a myriad of problems.
We’ve all been there. Pants down to our ankles, dick in hands and sperm in a tissue/sock wondering; “Was that really necessary”? Have you ever glanced at an incredibly cute girl, and instead of asking her out been satisfied with just going home and using her for “material”? Perhaps you even use masturbation as a crutch; “If I make an effort with girls they will just reject me. Better I save myself the hassle and just jerk off to them”. Having that mindset certainly made justifying my 6 year cold spell a lot easier.
What if you never had to question yourself again? What if the only way you could have an orgasm over that girl was to approach, flirt with and hopefully sleep with her? What if without masturbation to fall back on, you might end up sleeping with multiple girls instead? Wouldn’t that be awesome?!
Even if you do have a partner, or don’t necessarily have issues getting one there’s still a point to this. Given enough experience, one may be so conditioned into getting off on their “own techniques” that a girl who doesn’t have her own penis (We hope so anyway) to practise on will have a hard time pleasing you. You might not even comprehend it, instead accusing the girl of just being terrible in the sack.
Past threads
Here’s the first thread by Preparation.
Version 2 was deleted for unknown reasons.
Version 3 was lost to a suspected conflict, we never tried to revive it.
After V3’s death, V4 was made promptly. This thread was ABSOLUTE GOLD. Old faces returned, a brotherhood started to establish, and I hope V5 continues that legacy.
2. Rules & potential benefits
Rules
No viewing any sort of pornography with intent. Don’t seek pleasure, basically. If you accidentally get sent to brazzers by a stray link, click off it immediately. The only time you should be viewing pornographic images is out of sheer curiosity, e.g A miscer linking some woman getting railed by a dog (this actually happened)
No masturbating to orgasm.
No edging. No edging. NO EDGING. Look at the FAQ’s if you’re unaware of what edging is.
Approach or flirt with women any chance you get. You might meet someone who’ll mean you never have to fap again. And even if you don’t get a number, you’ll get dopamine just by interacting with her and your brain will appreciate it.
It goes without saying you should follow the forums ToS at all times too.
Also, please try to refrain from making "In" posts. Give us some backstory!
Potential benefits
I write potential, because not everyone responds to nofap in the same way. Nofap is a perfect example of received benefits being determined by what you bring to the table. If you go into this with a negative attitude, thinking you’ll have women lusting after you within the first week you’ve got the wrong approach. You’ll be disappointed and either give up or call it BS entirely, campaigning against it as we have seen others do.
Please try to accumulate a decent streak before you make any judgments. There’s a reason a lot of benefits are anecdotal rather than empirical. One thing to note; In a lot of cases there’s two phases when you start out. The first phase where you get increased anxiety, crazy libido and things considered withdrawal symptoms. And the second phase, where you pass the worst part and the personal benefits start to become established. Anyway:
-Reduced acne
-Increased productivity
-Increased enjoyment in sexual encounters
-Sexual aggression (Good for the timid types)
-More energetic
-Less sleep required, earlier mornings/later retirement
3. Motivational postsOriginally Posted by ZaneStar
Originally Posted by kush007bond
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03-15-2013, 08:37 PM #1
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***NO FAP thread to end ALL No Fap threads V5 (Now with FAQ’s and more!!)***
Last edited by WhirlwindTobias; 03-16-2013 at 01:56 AM.
Into- Mountaineering, running & Djent/Progressive music.
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PRs: Highest mt. - 2962m (Zugspitze), Longest day hike - 70km.
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03-15-2013, 08:38 PM #2
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Originally Posted by Maiar (300 days)
Credit goes to DarDardz and ZaneStar, as well as myself.
Reset-When you have to reset your day count
Relapse-When you fap unintentionally (during your chosen streak)
Reboot-When your brain (mostly your dopamine receptors) has returned to a natural state.
What is a Flatline? How do I get over it?
A Flatline is a period where you have zero libido. Others also experience symptoms like sadness, depression, no motivation, laziness, etc. Not all of them experience these negative symptoms however. This phase is part of the reboot process and it’s perfectly normal. A lot of people are worried when they notice that they have zero libido and their penor isn’t reacting at all so they will watch pornography or fap to see if everything is okay. Do not do this, you will fail the challenge, and you will fail the reboot process. You are fine, and it’s perfectly normal. As for how long it lasts, it varies from person to person, and you can’t do anything to speed it up or get rid of it. You have to wait it out, because your positive symptoms will come back even stronger.
What is edging, and is it bad?
Edging is jerking your junk to the point where you are close to busting but you don't. Edging messes up your dopamine levels just as fapping does, therefore it is not recommended and you should restart your NoFap count if you have edged.
I am allowed to have sex, blowjobs or handjobs on nofap?
Yes, of course! It's actually encouraged, intimacy with a female and the ability to appreciate/enjoy it more is the whole purpose of nofap.
Really? But what’s the difference between fapping and sex? Surely they are the same?
Unless you’re really intimate with your hand, and you had to make a **** load of effort to get your hand in the same room as you, no. it’s far more rewarding both to you and your brain’s reward circuitry to have intercourse.
How about some science to back that up?
Here is a scientific article which states that different amounts of chemicals and such are released during sex and masturbation. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16095799
Won’t I get prostate cancer from doing this?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15069045
Originally Posted by Study
It depends, really. I enter hnnnng threads, but mostly because I want to see what the fuss is all about. I’m not going in there to get aroused, that’s Viewing with Intent and considered a fail. So you can look at hnnnng threads, after all it’s impossible to avoid all sexual images of women as images of a sexual nature are ubiquitous in today’s world. But be aware it could escalate into viewing full porn or arouse you to the point of edging/masturbation anyway. If you’re not confident of your ability to see the images as pixels as opposed to jerking material, avoid them entirely.
I hooked up with a girl, but I busted my nut using my hand (jerked it on her etc..), does that break my NoFap streak?
No, as long as a girl is present, you continue on NoFap and you don't reset your count.
How long should I be doing this for then?
The general guideline to reboot your brain is 90 days, although it varies depending on age, addiction status and brain function. Some have 150 days as a target, while others set personal targets ranging from a month to an entire year. Then there are those who have quit it entirely...
In my opinion 90 is a pretty arbitrary number, if you can go that long why not longer?
Are there any porn/image/video blockers out there?
K9 web filter: http://www1.k9webprotection.com/
However, controlling your mind is the strongest filter there is.
What if I have a wet dream? Is that a relapse?
No, absolutely not. Wet dreams are pretty much unpreventable, and is your body ridding itself of any accumulated sexual tension & excess sperm. Learn to embrace them; it’s your brain rewarding you for your effort. And don’t throw away your boxers, just wash them. It’s only semen, geez.
I am having a terrible time with this. I feel horrible, am I doing something unhealthy? Where’s my libido too? No boners were seen that week.
Okay, chill out. Everyone goes through rough patches. You may be suffering from withdrawal, or just flat-lining. It’ll pass, stay strong. In the meantime you just have to occupy yourself with awesome ****.Last edited by WhirlwindTobias; 03-16-2013 at 03:02 AM.
Into- Mountaineering, running & Djent/Progressive music.
Anti- Lack of accountability. Censorship, fat acceptance, & current wave feminism. That's why I left the UK.
PRs: Highest mt. - 2962m (Zugspitze), Longest day hike - 70km.
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03-15-2013, 08:38 PM #3
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I am probably going to get some action tomorrow/tonight, should I fap before-hand? Otherwise I’ll blow in 10 seconds.
Don’t do it man, no point in you making so much progress just to orgasm for the first time in ages from your hand again. Let her finish you off quickly, and go for a second/third round. Most users report being good to go again within a few minutes. If she makes a big deal about it, she’s not worth your time.
5. Videos/images and other misc links
http://www.virginmediashorts.co.uk/film/3388/maybe
6. Hall of shame (Relapsing posts)
7. Final words
What began as a simple test of ones willpower against ones primal urges, has evolved into an entire brotherhood that wishes to ascend beyond their sexual necessities. To remove itself from media which allows those with sedentary lifestyles to reward themselves, via complete gratification and yet minimum effort. To discover a life where even the most fleeting encounter, can provide self-actualisation.
Imagine a world where the most innocent of looks can spark attraction. Where the slightest brush of a shoulder, can ignite chemistry. Where a mere kiss is more than a mere stepping stone to intimacy. This is a world where masturbation is but a rare occurrence. Where gentlemen such as ourselves are celebrated, not vilified.
Let’s work to make this world come to fruition.Last edited by WhirlwindTobias; 03-16-2013 at 12:23 PM.
Into- Mountaineering, running & Djent/Progressive music.
Anti- Lack of accountability. Censorship, fat acceptance, & current wave feminism. That's why I left the UK.
PRs: Highest mt. - 2962m (Zugspitze), Longest day hike - 70km.
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03-15-2013, 08:39 PM #4
I;m still going strong! I won't be active in this thread as I am focusing on school.
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03-15-2013, 08:39 PM #5
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in?
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03-15-2013, 08:40 PM #6
today is day 2.
need to succeed my record of 45 days
leggo
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03-15-2013, 08:41 PM #7
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IN ON FIRST PAGE OF TOBIAS' V5...BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE FOR A WHILE...
If it was up to me...tobias you would be the king of the no fap movement"It became very clear to me sitting out there today, that every decision I've ever made, in my entire life, has been wrong. My life is the opposite of everything I want it to be. Every instinct I have, in every of life, be it something to wear, something to eat ... It's all been wrong." George Costanza
*Clipper fan since '99*
*Livin' Life Fap Free Since March 2012*
*sXe*
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03-15-2013, 08:42 PM #9
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Into- Mountaineering, running & Djent/Progressive music.
Anti- Lack of accountability. Censorship, fat acceptance, & current wave feminism. That's why I left the UK.
PRs: Highest mt. - 2962m (Zugspitze), Longest day hike - 70km.
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03-15-2013, 08:42 PM #10
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❚♣❚ Canadian Army ❚♣❚
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03-15-2013, 08:42 PM #11
In! We're all gonna make it brahs.
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03-15-2013, 08:42 PM #12
Day 19 - good stuff.
Good person to be v5 OP.Last edited by indood; 03-15-2013 at 08:48 PM.
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03-15-2013, 08:43 PM #13
in on 1rd page
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03-15-2013, 08:43 PM #14
In on 1rd page
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03-15-2013, 08:44 PM #15
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starting up on this sht again
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03-15-2013, 08:44 PM #16
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Into- Mountaineering, running & Djent/Progressive music.
Anti- Lack of accountability. Censorship, fat acceptance, & current wave feminism. That's why I left the UK.
PRs: Highest mt. - 2962m (Zugspitze), Longest day hike - 70km.
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03-15-2013, 08:51 PM #21
lol
Shhh no negs, only reps now
I Rep back ALL 100+
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03-15-2013, 08:53 PM #22
I've never done this but I'm going to start tonight, wish me luck bros!
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03-15-2013, 08:54 PM #23
In on 1st page
Cheers to an additional 90 days of no fap. Les get this started.
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03-15-2013, 08:55 PM #24
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03-15-2013, 08:57 PM #25
Day 78. Plus I got a job offer. LIFE IS ****ING GOOD BRAHS! Keep after the No Fapping and self-improvement. It will pay dividends!
"All I wanna be known as is the greatest, is that too much?"
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03-15-2013, 08:58 PM #26
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03-15-2013, 09:00 PM #27
there are no benefits of refraining from fapping.
fapping is a stress and anxiety releaser. not fapping will give you swollen balls and insomnia.
people have fapped for thousands of years. it is one thing to fap every day or so, it is another thing to sit in a dark basement all day watching and fapping to porn.
establish the differenceSeville f.c.
-No longer depressed-
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03-15-2013, 09:01 PM #28
In on 1st page. No fap is really secondary to my no porn goals. But I'm a little over three weeks in and I'm feeling great.
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03-15-2013, 09:02 PM #30
Will never fap again in my life. I also have zero motivation to talk to/stare @ the opposite sex anymore... problem? Even if ti is I give 0 ****s. May have become asexual.
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