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Welcome! NoFap is for those who want to regain control of their lives. This is a site for those of us who have allowed porn (of all sorts, including fetishes of all sorts, camming, etc.) and/ or masturbation to control our lives. Many times times PMO (Porn used for arousal to Mastubate to the point of Orgasm) is hidden from friends, girlfriends and even wives where we would rather PMO that have normal relationships with people. PMO causes isolation, increased selfishness, lower self esteem among other issues. PMO also causes PIED (porn induced erectile dysfunction), can be a reason for PE (premature ejactlation), low libido and a number of other sexual dysfunctions. Other issues can simply want to stop watching porn in order to stop objectifying women.

Those that come to NoFap are those who want a supportive community of people (men and women) who understand the person's issues and will encourage the person.
Those here can be open and share their most private and embarrassing issues under the guise of anonymity and eventually know that someone else has gone through the exact or similar experience.

Why your friend is here, who knows but I hope this snapshot helps you begin to understand why he is here.

 

Welcome to the forum. Society at large has minimized the effect pornography has had on men, sexuality, and relationships. Some guys are just casual viewers and can walk away with no problems. Others form an addiction as real as drugs, alcohol, or gambling. PMO is using the brain's natural chemicals to create an altered state of mind. Addicts use things to alter, medicate, sooth, numb, or escape from uncomfortable feelings and emotions. True addiction is typified by compulsive behavior, escalation due to tolerance buildup, and withdrawal symptoms. Over time we develop real physical and emotional dependencies on this process. For us, it is not simply a bad habit but a full blown addiction.

NoFap is merely a community to help people find the resources, information, and accountability to live a better life. We are all learning to deal with life's stresses in healthy ways instead of turning to porn. Some choose to abstain from sex for a period of time until their brain chemistry returns to equilibrium. As mentioned above, it is a way of regaining control of our lives. It is often a secret part of ourselves and nobody knows we have this problem lurking inside of us. It takes a lot of courage for someone to start this journey. And he must trust you a lot to share this secret with you.