Pornography - unable to reach your full potential

[Salino438]

Best greetings to all of you, dear members of the Looksmax community.

Before you close this tab in your web browser immediately, please allow me a chance to explain what this thread is about.

I am well aware that there is already a lot of information on this topic on various internet forums, blogs and video platforms, but despite everything I would like to share knowledge, if permitted, so that other people do not make the same mistakes as I did.

For all those who don't have the time, desire and/or interest to read the message in its entirety (which I fully understand), I will highlight the most important words and phrases.

A few years ago, I became aware of a video on YouTube (to be exact, "The great porn experiment" by Gary Wilson at TED) that talked about the dangers of pornographic films and overstimulation associated with mental illness (mainly depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder). Today there is a worldwide movement that is getting more attention every day.

Some of you may have already heard/read the term “NoFap”. A trend in which people consciously avoid self-pleasure and all pornographic content for several weeks, months, years or even for the rest of their lives.

There are countless positive as well as negative testimonials and experiments. Increased testosterone levels, dominant, likeable voice, full, strong hair, bright eyes (prominent limbal ring), charisma, attractive to the opposite sex, pleasant body odor (pheromones), more fun and joy in life, motivation, energy, and much more.

But as so often, there are two sides of the coin. For others, nothing has changed (a placebo effect at best), so who is telling the truth now?

Many people, especially in Western countries, have come into contact with sexual arousal as early as childhood and adolescence. In my generation there was no fast internet connection or smartphones, instead there were magazines with erotic content and nudity on some TV channels.

Especially during puberty it was completely normal (for us) to get to know your body. However, the problems started with the first computer. Adult movies were everywhere to watch/download (FTP, P2P, IRC).

Someone who regularly consumes pornography needs more and more "artificial" stimulation (more hardcore, perversion, abnormal and extreme material) after a short time, because the body's dopamine receptors are exhausted. In addition, you lose large amounts of zinc, minerals and other nutrients through multiple ejaculations. The hormone prolactin is also released, which negatively affects testosterone production.

If the neurotransmitters (GABA, adrenaline, dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine) are depleted (and they will be, no doubt about it), undesirable effects will occur over time. To name a few examples that are common: mood swings, exhaustion, emptiness, nervousness, hair loss, unattractiveness, weakness, no motivation to meet the opposite sex, etc.

Unfortunately, this industry will never go away, because the operators behind such websites earn several millions every year and enjoy their lives in the most beautiful places. It's no secret that major providers of sports betting, casino games, adult entertainment, pornography (and more) are based in countries like Cyprus or Malta. Perfect places for corruption, anonymity and money laundering.

As these people explore the beauty of this world, much of the working-class population becomes dependent and sick.

"We know what they want. They want more for themselves and less for everybody else." - George Carlin

Thank you very much for reading my message.

I would be really happy to read answers how you feel about this topic. Have you already had your own experiences and if so, what were the results?

God bless.

 

[Deleted member 5189]

 

[Deleted member 17379]

i literally do not even get boners anymore porn is not a problem for me

 

[Deleted member 16371]

Pornography is a coping mechanism for me. As a Muslim I had to stay away from fornication during my college years so when I could have easily had sex with 10s of girls I had to start isolating myself just so I don’t fornicate and commit a sin and hence masturbation became a common occurrence in my life. Hours everyday wasted. Still don’t know what I’m going do concerning the sex situation. It’s become more of an issue of not being in the same environment as other girls now more so than anything else, for me personally

 

[Amexmaxx]

Water my nigga

 

[Deleted member 15305]

Read it all. Not watching porn and not fapping won't make you more confident, more attractive or have a more "likeable voice" jfl. That's bullshit. Small temporarily changes of hormones won't make anything. By not watching porn you're just preventing inducing yourself ED. That's the only physical advantage of not watching porn.

 

[Michael Myers]

Pornography is a coping mechanism for me. As a Muslim I had to stay away from fornication during my college years so when I could have easily had sex with 10s of girls I had to start isolating myself just so I don’t fornicate and commit a sin and hence masturbation became a common occurrence in my life. Hours everyday wasted. Still don’t know what I’m going do concerning the sex situation. It’s become more of an issue of not being in the same environment as other girls now more so than anything else, for me personally

You did the right thing brother. Don't let degenerate people who commit zina tell you you are also sinning because you masturbate to porn. I have had legit Islamic retards tell me I commit zina with my eyes because I watch porn.

 

[Deleted member 16371]

You did the right thing brother. Don't let degenerate people who commit zina tell you you are also sinning because you masturbate to porn. I have had legit Islamic retards tell me I commit zina with my eyes because I watch porn.

I’m going to stop masturbating and watching porn. I’m old enough where I need to get married now

 

[Toth's thot]

chad faps 20 times a day

 

[Michael Myers]

I’m going to stop masturbating and watching porn. I’m old enough where I need to get married now

Yes brother focus on getting married, that is the best option. Unfortunately I can't go down this route so I have to keep fapping and watching porn. Btw fapping as a single male is not haram, if you are Hanafi like me then it's not haram.

 

[Deleted member 16371]

Yes brother focus on getting married, that is the best option. Unfortunately I can't go down this route so I have to keep fapping and watching porn. Btw fapping as a single male is not haram, if you are Hanafi like me then it's not haram.

I’m considering being a shia for the sex benefits I’m still Muslim at the end of the day just more lenient sex practices if you know you know

 

[getra]

That explains why my prolactin levels were tested high

 

[Enfant terrible]

bro science

 

[Michael Myers]

I’m considering being a shia for the sex benefits I’m still Muslim at the end of the day just more lenient sex practices if you know you know

I know exactly what you mean bhai though the reality is that sunnis also have their version of that.. It used to be the only reason I disliked shia islam until I found out sunni islam has the same concept and I was like

 

[MostGLSlayer]

NOFAP IS BULLSHIT BUT PORN IS LEGIT RUINING YOUR BRAIN. AND WITH THE EASY ACCESS TO PORN, YOU WILL END UP FAPPING TO PORN EVEN IF YOU REFRAIN FROM IT AT FIRST AND THEN YOU NEED TO HARDER STUFF EVERYTIME YOU DO IT AND FAP REGUALARLY LIKE ANY ADDICTED DRUG ADDICT.

 

[Deleted member 5189]

i literally do not even get boners anymore

porn is not a problem for me

 

[Yliaster]

Legit thread

 

[Salino438]

Thank you for all your honest and kind replies. It's really exciting for me to understand other opinions.

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I know few people are interested in reading long messages. For this reason, the most important has been highlighted.

Pornography is a coping mechanism for me. As a Muslim I had to stay away from fornication during my college years so when I could have easily had sex with 10s of girls I had to start isolating myself just so I don’t fornicate and commit a sin and hence masturbation became a common occurrence in my life. Hours everyday wasted. Still don’t know what I’m going do concerning the sex situation. It’s become more of an issue of not being in the same environment as other girls now more so than anything else, for me personally

I appreciate your honest communication. In my circle of acquaintances and friends there are many men (mainly from countries like Morocco, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran and Turkey) with similar problems and challenges. In my opinion, the best thing, even if that's easier said than done in today's "modern" times, is to find a partner who is worth starting a family with. That's really important in life. By the age of 25 or even 30, most people are married and have children of their own. Friends from childhood and adolescence are moving away and have little to no time left, understandably. Not having a family at that age is hell on earth, literally. No amount of money in the world can make this situation any better, even if the young adults don't yet understand it.

All of these words come from someone like me who works in the care field with different nationalities and cultures and sees on a daily basis how loneliness destroys the human mind.

Read it all. Not watching porn and not fapping won't make you more confident, more attractive or have a more "likeable voice" jfl. That's bullshit. Small temporarily changes of hormones won't make anything. By not watching porn you're just preventing inducing yourself ED. That's the only physical advantage of not watching porn.

Do you think that these are just placebo effects in people who have experienced positive changes in their lives through sexual abstinence?

 

[Salino438]

chad faps 20 times a day

A so-called "Chad" does not require (daily) self-pleasure when there is a wide range of women interested in intimacy.

bro science

May I ask what is wrong with my information?

 

[Salino438]

Good day.

First of all, thank you very much for all the interesting, informative and helpful replies. I deliberately waited a few days so that this topic would get as much attention as possible. It's really exciting to understand other opinions. My message was published on several Internet forums. Someone who doesn't believe in it received the following answer from me (maybe interesting for some of you):

I would like to comment on this if permitted.

Yes, as in all areas of life, there are people who do not need increasing stimulation even after a long period of pornographic content, but these people are an exception, not the rule.

Semen contains important nutrients and is not something that should be wasted on a regular basis. Especially not in the form of self-pleasure.

"Just eat healthy" - this sentence is simply wrong. All food (meat, pasteurized milk, eggs, fish) today is highly polluted and contaminated. Very few people have enough money to buy high-quality, organic products. In addition, the microbiome, especially in western civilization, is completely destroyed by agrochemicals and can hardly absorb any important nutrients. Furthermore, plant-based foods such as nuts, seeds, legumes and grains require preparation before they can be consumed (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antinutrient).

It doesn't matter much if someone believes in the positive changes, the fact is without a doubt that this industry makes people dependent from childhood. Oversexualization (particularly among young adolescents) is not some ridiculous conspiracy by QAnon supporters (who believe overweight politicians with crooked yellow teeth in their mouths and hair loss belong to the so-called "elite") but sad reality.

A "moderate" consumption of erotic and/or pornographic content is wrong. Most men start at a young age and do it several times a day. All of these hormones, neurotransmitters and nutrients are *not* replaced.

Evidence is available on websites such as https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/, https://link.springer.com/, https://journals.sagepub.com/, https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/ (and many other sources). If you don't want to search yourself, I can send you exact hyperlinks.

The pornography industry is not dying out. About three months ago there was a documentary reporting on the owner(s) of a large platform.

Not surprisingly, the owners lived in Cyprus with a few million in the bank accounts every year. Self-proclaimed "businessmen" who have no problem making their own species dependent and sick from an early age. Absolutely disgusting.

There is no need to pay for such films or photos. The portals get rich from advertising and traffic. At the beginning of this worldwide pandemic, even free premium accounts were offered by the operators to attract new customers.

But I admit frankly and honestly, it would be great if this industry died. I have absolutely no respect for degenerate parasites that make other people sick.

American comedian George Carlin has spoken of big, wealthy businessmen controlling the general population. And yes, he was right about that. This includes the food industry and pornography.

In a natural environment (in the form of tribes), with no electronics and clothes (except for the private parts), you see your own people naked every day, yes, but they also didn't grow up (at a young age) with content like we did in the "modern" world.

The sexualization of children does not exist there. You can't compare "primitive" people's hormones and neurotransmitters to ours. Also, copulation and intimacy doesn't happen around every corner and every few minutes.

Last but not least:
It is quite possible for someone who has been abstinent for a long period of time to ejaculate while sleeping. This can have many causes. Continued hypersexual content in mind (triggered by pornography, spicy foods, eating too much in the evening, etc.).

Prostate cancer (related to sexual abstinence), a fairy tale to make young men believe that self-pleasure is perfectly normal and healthy. The same goes for "the industry is dying". That is why the owners behind such portals live in the most beautiful places in combination with money laundering (millions or even billions a year) and corruption. Meanwhile, the average person is heavily addicted, has no motivation to meet the opposite sex, and believes they can replace nutrients with foods loaded with agrochemicals.

Thank you for reading my message.

 

[Salino438]

 

[Deleted member 12234]

JFL at nofap cope. I moneymogg most people around me and watch porn couple times a week. Dumbest shit ever.

 

[MikeMew'sBitch]

Charisma is a fucking inherent skill that certain individuals posses no matter if they fap every day or once a year. You cant teach an aspie how to be charismatic even if you put a gun to his head. Also deeper voice and other geneticaly predispositioned shit you mentioned is just cope, no fap is not going to turn a balding high pitched voice shy incel into a full head of hair deep voiced dark triad slayer. Only thing it does it makes you horny and lowers your sexual inhibitions turning you into a sex crazed creepy stalker that touches his weenie in public when he sees a hot bitch. Random internet anecdotes of certain no fap users are just a placebo. You are determined mostly by your genetics, fapping wont change that

 

[EverythingMattersCel]

Dnr even a molecule.

 

[BigJimsWornOutTires]

Best greetings to all of you, dear members of the Looksmax community.

Before you close this tab in your web browser immediately, please allow me a chance to explain what this thread is about.

I am well aware that there is already a lot of information on this topic on various internet forums, blogs and video platforms, but despite everything I would like to share knowledge, if permitted, so that other people do not make the same mistakes as I did.

For all those who don't have the time, desire and/or interest to read the message in its entirety (which I fully understand), I will highlight the most important words and phrases.

A few years ago, I became aware of a video on YouTube (to be exact, "The great porn experiment" by Gary Wilson at TED) that talked about the dangers of pornographic films and overstimulation associated with mental illness (mainly depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder). Today there is a worldwide movement that is getting more attention every day.

Some of you may have already heard/read the term “NoFap”. A trend in which people consciously avoid self-pleasure and all pornographic content for several weeks, months, years or even for the rest of their lives.

There are countless positive as well as negative testimonials and experiments. Increased testosterone levels, dominant, likeable voice, full, strong hair, bright eyes (prominent limbal ring), charisma, attractive to the opposite sex, pleasant body odor (pheromones), more fun and joy in life, motivation, energy, and much more.

But as so often, there are two sides of the coin. For others, nothing has changed (a placebo effect at best), so who is telling the truth now?

Many people, especially in Western countries, have come into contact with sexual arousal as early as childhood and adolescence. In my generation there was no fast internet connection or smartphones, instead there were magazines with erotic content and nudity on some TV channels.

Especially during puberty it was completely normal (for us) to get to know your body. However, the problems started with the first computer. Adult movies were everywhere to watch/download (FTP, P2P, IRC).

Someone who regularly consumes pornography needs more and more "artificial" stimulation (more hardcore, perversion, abnormal and extreme material) after a short time, because the body's dopamine receptors are exhausted. In addition, you lose large amounts of zinc, minerals and other nutrients through multiple ejaculations. The hormone prolactin is also released, which negatively affects testosterone production.

If the neurotransmitters (GABA, adrenaline, dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine) are depleted (and they will be, no doubt about it), undesirable effects will occur over time. To name a few examples that are common: mood swings, exhaustion, emptiness, nervousness, hair loss, unattractiveness, weakness, no motivation to meet the opposite sex, etc.

Unfortunately, this industry will never go away, because the operators behind such websites earn several millions every year and enjoy their lives in the most beautiful places. It's no secret that major providers of sports betting, casino games, adult entertainment, pornography (and more) are based in countries like Cyprus or Malta. Perfect places for corruption, anonymity and money laundering.

As these people explore the beauty of this world, much of the working-class population becomes dependent and sick.

"We know what they want. They want more for themselves and less for everybody else." - George Carlin

Thank you very much for reading my message.

I would be really happy to read answers how you feel about this topic. Have you already had your own experiences and if so, what were the results?

God bless.

that's a lot of words. ngl. fr. js.

 

[Salino438]

Brain Studies on Porn Users & Sex Addicts

Neuroscience-based commentaries & reviews and studies assessing the brain structure and functioning of Internet porn users & sex/porn addicts with CSBD

www.yourbrainonporn.com

 

[Salino438]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7835260/ - The majority of students reported accessing pornography through internet-related technologies. Additionally, 17.0, 20.4, and 13.5% of students reported severe or extremely severe levels of depression, anxiety and stress, respectively, with compulsive pornography use significantly affecting all three mental health parameters in both sexes.

https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/reb...fidence-depression-anxiety-ocd-bipolar-worse/ - Shyness and masturbation. Social anxiety improving after quitting porn.

 

[Salino438]

 

[Deleted member 18086]

porn is all i have

 

[spam_artist]

i still watch the same type of porn i watched when i was 15 (normal, vanilla porn with interracial/bbc porn being the most "extreme" preference)

never really bought into the claim that you ll need more and more extreme material over time

- rl

 

[Salino438]

There are no scientific studies that say porn is addictive, right?:

There are no scientific studies that say porn is addictive, right?

There are no scientific studies that say porn is addictive, right? Wrong! You can diagnose cybersex addiction in the ICD-11 with Compulsive Sexual Behaviour

www.yourbrainonporn.com

 

[𝔻𝔸𝕎ℕ 𝕆𝔽 𝕂ℍ𝔸L]

how can porn be eradicated tbh?

 

[Salino438]

how can porn be eradicated tbh?

There is a high probability that this industry will never die out because several million dollars are earned every year. The operators behind such websites will try everything to keep their business alive. Pornography is only part of the whole. There are also casino games, sports betting, adult entertainment and much more.

The best thing we can do about it is to refrain from using them or not consuming their "services".

Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, as many people grew up with it. Especially those who have difficulties in coming into contact with the opposite sex often use this "alternative". But to be honest, I can't blame anyone. Some people are born with skeletal or facial deformities and experience social exclusion, isolation, bullying and teasing on a daily basis. In such cases there are completely different problems in life, not only sexual content.

 

[𝔻𝔸𝕎ℕ 𝕆𝔽 𝕂ℍ𝔸L]

There is a high probability that this industry will never die out because several million dollars are earned every year. The operators behind such websites will try everything to keep their business alive. Pornography is only part of the whole. There are also casino games, sports betting, adult entertainment and much more.

The best thing we can do about it is to refrain from using them or not consuming their "services".

Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, as many people grew up with it. Especially those who have difficulties in coming into contact with the opposite sex often use this "alternative". But to be honest, I can't blame anyone. Some people are born with skeletal or facial deformities and experience social exclusion, isolation, bullying and teasing on a daily basis. In such cases there are completely different problems in life, not only sexual content.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[Incellectually_Shy]

If the neurotransmitters (GABA, adrenaline, dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine) are depleted (and they will be, no doubt about it), undesirable effects will occur over time. To name a few examples that are common: mood swings, exhaustion, emptiness, nervousness, hair loss, unattractiveness, weakness, no motivation to meet the opposite sex, etc.

Yes, though I'd offer a more biological perspective if my mental state was as it was before.

Sexual addiction is often linked with ADHD.

 

[Salino438]

How porn addiction destroys your brain and why you must fix it IMMEDIATELY

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[Deleted member 18522]

I've watched more porn than I've done pretty much anything else and I never started watching weird/perverse shit

 

[Salino438]

Higher self-esteem, mental stability and empathy towards other people

Some changes: higher self-esteem, mental stability and empathy towards other people in general. Most importantly, however, the willpower to pursue long-term goals. Most of all, I really wanted a change. I hit my rock bottom before starting NoFap and because of that I always have a vivid...

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[Salino438]

Age 25 - My favorite benefit is my empathy for other people

These have been the most difficult and metamorphosing three months of my life, guys. There have been ups and downs, moments of extreme weakness, strength, self-loathing, radiating joy, crying myself to sleep, smiling myself awake, love, loss, sex, abstinence, missing out, indulging, moments of...

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[Deleted member 16984]

No porn, no internet, no computer, no phone, no television for max mental gains

 

[Salino438]

Age 27 - Started to feel again, gained back my empathy, super hard erections

Nofap pretty much opened my eyes and showed me that PMO drained my energy. In fact nofap showed me a lot of more problems of my life. At least i see them now so i can work them out. It is still a way to go for me. What happened to me: confidence coming back [...]Read More... from Age 27 –...

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Age 20 - Brain fog gone, conversation is smooth, eye contact solid

I’m a 20 year old male and this is my first time beeing at 45 days without PMO. My previous streak was at 33 I have been feeling a slight tingle and urge combined with my brain trying to trick me into PMO’ing the last couple of days. I’m at a crucial stage where I [...]Read More... from Age 20 –...

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[Salino438]

I was a 32 year old infant with the social skills of a nervous 13 year-old, and now I'm a man

I have actively turned down sex one time and a blowjob one time. No, women aren’t constantly throwing themselves over me, but there seems to be some sort of passion/lust cycle going on or maybe it’s semen retention cycles / wet dream because some days has been pretty crazy in terms of female...

www.yourbrainonporn.com

 

[Deleted member 19499]

7 days of NoFap and still feel like shit

 

[Salino438]

Age 23 - Far more social, easier to talk to girls, happier

Hey NoFap Community, I’ve finally reached 90 days. I don’t know how I did it, but I did it somehow, even through all of the hard times and immense periods of struggle and depression. Here goes… Started fapping when I was 12-13. I was born with cleft lip and was constantly made fun of at...

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Is porn making my social anxiety/confidence/depression/anxiety/OCD/bipolar worse?

What sort evidence is there to answer the question 'Is porn making my social anxiety/confidence/depression/anxiety/OCD/bipolar worse?'

www.yourbrainonporn.com

 

[Salino438]

Age 19 - The benefits of NoFap, including changing me from an introvert to an extrovert

I felt like putting together a summary of all the things that I noticed change throughout my streaks (and change back when I relapsed). Sleep- My sleep seems to dramatically increase in quality when I am on a streak, needing 8 hours to feel well slept and usually going on less without a problem...

www.yourbrainonporn.com

 

[traveler]

mirin studies but men are addicted to porn

 

[Deleted member 20056]

You can only do no fap and no porn successfully if you get laid semi frequently or have no sex drive

 

[Salino438]

Dopamine and Social Anxiety

This section highlights the science on dopamine/dopamine receptors and anxiety. One of the benefits that men experience as they reboot is remission of social anxiety. See – Was the Cowardly Lion Just Masturbating With Porn Too Much? Addiction affects dopamine and dopamine receptors altering our...

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[BigJimsWornOutTires]

Age 27 - Started to feel again, gained back my empathy, super hard erections

Nofap pretty much opened my eyes and showed me that PMO drained my energy. In fact nofap showed me a lot of more problems of my life. At least i see them now so i can work them out. It is still a way to go for me. What happened to me: confidence coming back [...]Read More... from Age 27 –...

www.yourbrainonporn.com

Age 20 - Brain fog gone, conversation is smooth, eye contact solid

I’m a 20 year old male and this is my first time beeing at 45 days without PMO. My previous streak was at 33 I have been feeling a slight tingle and urge combined with my brain trying to trick me into PMO’ing the last couple of days. I’m at a crucial stage where I [...]Read More... from Age 20 –...

www.yourbrainonporn.com

 

[Salino438]

Dopamine & Depression

A range of research papers reveals that reward circuit dopamine is a major player in mood disorders including depression and social anxiety.

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