Some people think that nofap is only for porn and masturbation addicts. They think nofap is for people who are addicted to PMO(porn, masturbation, orgasm) and want to quit it.
But, that’s not true. NoFap is not only for addicts, it’s for everyone.
In this article, we’re gonna discuss why everyone should follow nofap, whether they are addicts or not.
What is nofap?
Before we discuss who is nofap for, we need to discuss what is nofap.
NoFap is the practice of abstinence from porn and masturbation. Following a nofap lifestyle means not watching porn and not masturbating.
Why would someone give up porn and masturbation? Because porn and masturbation have a lot of harmful side effects. Low libido, low motivation, porn-induced erectile dysfunction(PIED), depression, anxiety are just some of the harmful side effects of excessive PMO.
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Who is NoFap For?
NoFap is for every single human being, especially for men. I say it is especially for men because men are more likely to get addicted to PMO(porn, masturbation, orgasm). Although women can, and do get addicted to PMO, men are more likely.
Men have this natural/biological tendency to have sex and spread their seed as much as possible. So, they are more gravitated towards porn and masturbation. Women, on the other hand, don’t have this natural/biological tendency, so they are less likely to get addicted to PMO.
I’ve classified people into two categories, people who are addicted to PMO and people who are not. Let’s discuss one by one why both the group should follow nofap
1. People Who Are Addicted to PMO
People who are addicted to PMO(porn, masturbation, orgasm) must do nofap. They have to follow nofap if they want to get rid of their addiction.
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With the rise of high-speed internet pornography, more and more men are finding themselves addicted to porn and masturbation. Porn and masturbation addiction, like any other addiction, can make your life miserable.
How to Know if You’re Addicted?
You might be wondering how do I know if I’m addicted to porn and masturbation or not. If you’ve got a compulsion to watch porn or masturbate, and it is interfering with the quality of your life then you’re addicted.
If you’re dependent on porn and masturbation to feel good and nothing seems as interesting as porn and masturbation, then you’re addicted to it. Porn and masturbation addicts often lose interest in activities like exercising, working, studying, socializing, etc.
If you avoid exercising or going out just so you can watch porn and jerk off, then you have a dependency on porn and masturbation, and you’re addicted to it.
Another way to find out if you’re addicted or not is whether you’re able to control urges or not. Whenever an urge to watch porn or masturbate comes, are you able to control it and not indulge in it? If yes, then you don’t have an addiction.
But, if you can’t control urges and you need to indulge in porn and masturbation every time an urge comes, then you’re addicted to it.
Another way to know is whether you can go 30 days without it or not. If you can go 30 days without porn and masturbation, then you probably don’t have an addiction. If you can’t, then you probably have an addiction.
But the best way to know if you’re addicted or not is to ask yourself whether it is interfering with the quality of your life or not. If you avoid going to the gym, avoid going out and avoid your studies or work, just so you can watch porn and masturbate, then you’ve got a compulsion to do it and you’re addicted.
If you find that you’ve got an addiction to porn and masturbation, then you must do nofap in order to get rid of your addiction.
2. People Who Are Not Addicted to PMO
You might be wondering what if I’m not addicted to porn and masturbation. What if I only indulge in it occasionally and it is not interfering with the quality of my life.
If you can control urges and can go 30 days without it, then you probably don’t have an addiction.
If you don’t have an addiction to PMO, then you should also do nofap. Here’s why:-
1. PMO Can Get Addictive
Just because you’re not addicted to PMO now, doesn’t mean you never will. Just like a person who drinks or smokes occasionally can get addicted to it, a person who watches porn or masturbates occasionally can get addicted to it.
Most addictions start this way. First people do it occasionally thinking that doing it occasionally won’t harm them. But the thing with addictive substances/behaviors like smoking, drinking masturbating, watching porn, etc. is that the more you do it, the more you’d want to do it.
Porn and masturbation are highly addictive behaviors. They never satisfy your horniness but leave you craving for more. There is always a chance that you’ll get addicted to it in the future. Plus, there is no benefit of doing it.
So, what’s the point of doing something which has no benefits and can get addictive? It’s only common sense not to indulge in activities like that. Just like smoking and drinking which have no benefits and can get addictive, porn and masturbation have also no benefits and can get addictive.
2. PMO Depletes Your Energy
Even if you’re not addicted to PMO, it still depletes your energy.
Your semen contains various nutrients like vitamin C, B12, ascorbic acid, calcium, citric acid, fructose, lactic acid, magnesium, zinc, potassium, sodium, fat, and protein[Source]. When you masturbate, you’re wasting these nutrients.
You’re wasting your time and energy on something that has no benefits and only depletes your energy. You’re better off using that time and energy on something productive.
If you indulge in PMO occasionally(maybe once a week) then you probably won’t experience its harmful side effects, but that doesn’t mean it has no side effects. It still has side effects, but they are too small to be observed.
Just like smoking or drinking once a week still has side effects, but they are too small to be observed, indulging in PMO once a week still has side effects, but they are too small to be observed.
Moreover, porn and masturbation never satisfy your horniness. Whenever you feel horny, it’s better to have sex with a real person rather than stroking your penis by watching other people having sex.
When you’re hungry, do you try to satisfy your hunger by watching other people eating? No, you go and eat something for yourself, then why watch other people having sex when you’re horny? Go and have sex for yourself.
Is NoFap For Me?
Yes, whether you’re addicted to porn and masturbation or not, nofap is for you.
NoFap is for anyone who wants to kick porn and masturbation out of their life. It’s for people who want to preserve their sexual energy and utilize it to achieve their life goals.
Sexual energy is one of the strongest forms of energy out there. By watching porn and masturbating, you’re just wasting your sexual energy. It’s better to preserve your sexual energy and transmute it to achieve your life goals.
If you’re skeptical about starting nofap, just give it a try. Do it for 30 days and notice the difference. If you don’t notice any improvements in your life, you can always go back to your old lifestyle of watching porn and jerking off. But, if you notice a difference, then try to make nofap your lifestyle. It’s not smart to dismiss nofap without giving it a try.
Doing nofap is one of the best things you can do to improve your life. Millions of people all across the globe have decided to quit porn and masturbation after realizing its harmful side effects. There are many online nofap forums on the internet. The nofap forum on Reddit, r/nofap is the most popular one.
You can go to the nofap forum on Reddit to read people’s testimonial about how porn and masturbation ruined their life and how their life has improved after following nofap.
