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How do i recover? I just start new relationship?

Discussion in 'Rebooting in a Relationship' started by Zerratul, Dec 6, 2023.

  1. Zerratul

    Zerratul Fapstronaut

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    Hi everyone

    I am in relationship for last month. We only cuddle and kiss but yesterday i had a sex 4 times( i took 100mg sildenafil). I did not cum. It was my first sex in 15 years. I am 40yo, extreme case of addiction as you can see in my log. 27 years of extreme PMO.

    Can i have sex during recovery? Can i cum? How often? is once a week ok?
    I plan to reduce dosage of sildenafil in next 12 months.
    Guys please help
     
  2. Warfman

    Warfman Fapstronaut

    Highly suggest hard mode reboot.

    Your body will not be able to tell the difference between, PMO and real sex in the days after. Look into chaser effect. The chemical imbalances of the brain need time to cool down.
     
  3. Zerratul

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    So if i have sex once a week for a year i wont recover/get better?
     
  4. Warfman

    Warfman Fapstronaut

    I think it's possible to do so. But I do not think it's the shortest path to getting better.

    If you feel you have an extreme addiction it may take trying something "extreme" to change.

    If you haven't look into "Your Brain on Porn". Specifically the portion on dopamine.

    I think the brain struggles to see the difference between PMO and an O from sex because the end result is the same dopamine hit. Everyone's path is different, but be aware that you are going to likely start trying to replace PMO with sex to get that hit. Eventually what happens is when sex isn't an option your brain will start validating little things like "just a look" and say that it is ok to do so. This is when you'll eventually fall back into PMO unless you have a firm grip on things. If you decide to have, be aware of that anyway.
     
  5. Zerratul

    Zerratul Fapstronaut

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    Thank you for reply. I had sex 4 times last monday with no O. Before i would have strong craving to achive O.
    I am rebooting for last 5 months, many relapsing including one binge. Before my gf i was PMO on average ever 5 days, before rebooting it was every day up to 3-4 times a day.

    Maybe fact i reduced porn in last 5 months contributed to my ability having sex last time.
    If i have sex with no orgasm would that be any better?
     
  6. Warfman

    Warfman Fapstronaut

    Check out Karezza maybe that would be something you can both enjoy.
     
  7. Real Jerry Seinfeld

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    Congratulations on the sex, commiserations on the 27 years of addiction.

    I think you're taking the right approach in terms of cutting down on porn usage over the past few months. If you're at every 5 days, get down to once a week, once a fortnight, etc. Just continue to wean yourself off it if that's working.

    With regards to orgasm, it could be a) you couldn't do it because you're too used to doing it to porn/masturbation, or b) you took too much sildinafil. I certainly wouldn't worry about it. Keep focusing on your progress, a girlfriend after so many years must feel pretty good.
     
  8. Zerratul

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    I was so happy i cried. I took 100mg sildenafil. I keep cutting down porn usage, it took me 5 months to PMO only every 5 days. For me its success. I try to keep cutting down.
     
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  9. Zerratul

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    I am having flashbacks, not from porn but from sex wih my GF. Is it progress, porn flashbacks replaced with real sex flashbacks?
     
  10. Real Jerry Seinfeld

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    I'd say it's only a problem if the flashbacks make you want to use porn and masturbate in a way that's difficult to resist.
     
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  11. Prophet Harry

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    I think sex is fine during a reboot or recovery but if you're actually addicted to sex then the story is different.
     
  12. Zerratul

    Zerratul Fapstronaut

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    I dont think i am addicted to sex. We having a sex once a week. Now its longer break as i cught some flu
     
  13. Zerratul

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    I must pay attention to that
     
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