The problem after a reboot

Hi guys, I did a reboot of 40 days without PMO'ing. It was a nice experience after all, but I never had PIED or problems like that, it was more to try this out. I want to hear your opinions on masturbating (let's say once a week), after you rebooted, but without porn. And are there people who have banned P and M and just don't get orgasms at all?

Hmm I think there are few people who do not M and also practicing karezza (having sex without O). Me, personally I think it is not harmful to M after your reboot every once in a while. But it is better to be sure that you have rebooted successfully, because it could lead you back to P eventually or slow the process of rebooting. Well even better would be to have an actual sex partner or at least to have a girlfriend, which help you to rewire your brain to the real deal.

I think in your case it is fine to M but remember that excessive masturbation could lead to ED problems as well. Few times a week will not be harmful but several times a day is probably too much if you are not a teenager anymore. And you will probably find that if you take out the porn out of the equation , sex with a partner is a better alternative than M.

Taka I agree with you.  The "p" is the mind and behavioral altering element here, "m" and the ultimate "o" is a natural thing.  It's been noted new born babies explore themselves, surely not prompted by anything other than a natural impulse. Once porn is introduced into the equation that's when the problems can blossom.  Dependence on p to mo scrambles up the thought processes, diverting worthwhile and productive thoughts from doing good & productive things to a mindless quest for something totally imaginary and empty!  Once "p" thoughts take over the mind then the person has lost control like any other addiction.  The urge to mo comes to us all, both genders, and if it is a genuine need then it can be fulfilled without external stimuli, but if the urge is predicated upon boredom, stress or any other temporary mindset then why force it, it would only be a quick fix.  But if it's a genuine need it will be much more meaningful and enjoyable.  With a beloved partner without doubt would be the ultimate bliss, but sometimes they are not available.

Don't do it. It would be stupid.

I don't think masturbation is the enemy. If I was in a relationship, I'd tend to shy away from it so as to have more sexual energy directed at her. But that's a choice. If you wish to go a different route, more power to ya.