It's a stupid question, but I figure I should ask it since I'm 11 days into a streak and don't want to risk damaging it now. I accidentally saw some triggering material on Facebook earlier and coincidentally happened to receive an erection. Do I have to reset my counter even though I didn't masturbate? Also, since I've already got the floor, when does flatline usually start? I want to be prepared.
I'll keep that in mind. I know I'm on a momentum of success right now, but that can end at any moment; thanks for replying Mr. Ravefist. Also, congratulations on 17 days!
I think flatline is between 30 days to 60 days, and don't have such a mindset like "oh man! My life sucks! Just gonna fap!" Gabe dawg from youtube really helps me a lot and you can also check it out
I think getting an erection is normal, I'd only count masturbating with the intention of pleasuring yourself as a reset. Social Media has huge triggers for me personally. On facebook, I unfollowed all my friends who post or share provocative pictures. I also disabled the "People You May Know" section from appearing on my feed because there would be times I'd see attractive girls and I'd start hitting them up or I would go PMO. Know your triggers, accept them, and control the urge to look when they come your way.
Unironically, I've realized I always get more depressed after a relapse so I'm trying to stay clean so as not to aggravate my negativity. It's a shame our world is so sexualized; at least people smoking don't have to see tons of cigarette commercials when they try to quit.
Only if you seeked out the triggering material on purpose or looked at it for a longer period of time on purpose. If you just bump into it, everything is fine.
You can even have an erection and masturbate as long as you dont have orgasme with masturbation. You can have sex with real girls anytime .
I wouldn't masturbate since that severely decreases penile sensitivity and reinforces negative reward pathways, but if my girl decides she wants sex, I sure as heck won't turn her down.
but there is something about semen retention, it is the vital energy and having sex might as well draining it tho