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Can anyone relate?

Discussion in 'Rebooting in a Relationship' started by jpatrick5, Dec 12, 2022.

  1. jpatrick5

    jpatrick5 Fapstronaut

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    So I am dealing with a couple of issues at the same time and wanted to see if anyone out there could relate:

    First of all, I am 40 and have been in the PMO cycle for like 20 years though my use wasn't really (or noticeably) problematic until about two years ago- too much during the pandemic etc.

    Secondly, I am a new father and and so happy and proud of our baby girl. It was a tough pregnancy for my wife both pre and post delivery so we haven't been consistently intimate for over a year but we are trying to focus more on that moving forward.

    I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this and to what degree should I be concerned: The last few times we had sex, I ejaculated prematurely but it had never been a problem for me before. That being said, at the moment I am trying to quit porn altogether (about two weeks in) and I wonder if the combination of less consistent sex/less PMO could be a cause for this. It should be noted that I previously went on a 30 day streak earlier in the year but slid back- I am determined to move on with my life but this curve ball is messing with my head. Anyone out there have any thoughts to share? Appreciate you taking the time to read this.
     
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  2. Psalm27:1my light

    Psalm27:1my light Fapstronaut

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    When my husband quit it took about 4-6 months for pied to go away and then he had PE for about a month. You become more sensitive when you aren’t beating it every day. PE went away and now for the first time in 30 years I’d say he’s normal. He doesn’t take forever, no PE, no pied. If he slips pied comes back almost immediately.
     
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  3. jpatrick5

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    Really appreciate you sharing your experience. I have a growth mindset and feel like I can turn this around but hearing this certainly helps.
     
  4. Psalm27:1my light

    Psalm27:1my light Fapstronaut

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    Absolutely. My husband was 50 when he started getting help to recover. He had DE our entire marriage ( including first time on our honeymoon). At 45 he had pied for 5 years. Sex is now the best it’s ever been. Our marriage is the best it’s ever been.
     
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  5. jpatrick5

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    These points of reference give me hope that all is not lost! Thanks again
     
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  6. I'm not married or have kids, but I am struggling in the intimacy department with my girlfriend.. We've been together for a while now. Everything besides sex is wonderful but when it comes to it it's irritating for me. I have stamina and can go for a while some times I am almost ready to climax but she stops and we take it slow again which has helped if I have any PE problems. The only downfall is that I feel de sensitize like my skin isn't reacting at all when I am inside. When I grip with my own hand it feels better and it just sucks Pat.

    I want to know what she's feeling, but this de sensitization is just grueling. Are you dealing with this also or is it just the PE?
     
  7. Astronaruto

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    Your situation seems quite common and i think it can be cured from quitting porn all together and focusing on things less sexual. Working out, eating healthier and revitalizing foods and also not putting so much stress over performance, it is said that it takes 90 days for the mind to complete its reboot from PMO. I personally went through a period early on when I was consuming a lot on porn during the pandemic and it made it really hard to ejaculated during real sex, so I could go on for a long time but with no real urge , then when i began NoFap no pmo, at the beginning , I ejaculated much sooner in bed. Now everything seems a lot more balanced. I feel that going a while on porn just throws your systems out of wack and it just needs a time of rest and relaxation to restore itself. sometimes when we focus on it too much we can make it into a problem, when in truth its a phase that will naturally past in time.

    hope that helps
     
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  8. jpatrick5

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    Yeah I think the last who responded is spot on- I’m super sensitive at this point, she’s very tight from lack of recent intimacy (and kinda always has been) and it’s tough to hold out. Appreciate your input.
     
  9. jpatrick5

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    I agree. It’s pretty wild that porn can do this to someone, but it does make sense. I work out regularly, eat well and and active in my community so staying focused on other things will help but it’s just so frustrating that I’ve allowed myself to get here. Thanks for your input and perspective!
     

  10. This is me right now and it sucks, really is a drainer when intimate. Over the past weekend I was intimate with my girlfriend and I barely felt like I was in there.
    No problem man. When I was on about two week streaks they really helped but I was single at the time, but I could really feel the PE going away. I believe it’s only the real way to cure, but subliminal frequencies have helped a whole lot.
     

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