When my girlfriend masturbates me, does it count as relapse/ my brain is not recovering? I thought it is dopamine "shot" too. Maybe I should abstain only from ejaculating? Also, how about when I am sexting with her and she shows her photos. I think it can be the same as porn to my brain. You know on the other hand, it is difficult not to "engage" with her all the time, you know. Well, guys in similar situation, what did help you the most ?
I think that problem is only with porn when you watch it too much then your dopamine jump in above normal level
On the other hand it is completely different when I fap alone annd when there is love and second person
Handjob from your GF is just a normal sexual activity with another human being. So it is totally okay. It may even be helpful in some cases (when your brain and body is conditioned to O only from M and you have some problems with intercourse or oral sex), because it's a middle ground between fapping and "classic" sex.
Dude do not overthink this nofap journey... do not masturbate or watch porn... that's it! Getting handjobs, blowjobs or pentrative sex with your girlfriend with orgasm is wonderful and helps with the rewiring proces of your brain. Do it and enjoy it.
I try to cut down on social media and internet use. I only have facebook account but for information from students group from University and to contact my gilrfriend.