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Going no PM for the rest of my life and effectively no PMO, what physical changes can I expect?

Discussion in 'Abstinence, Retention, and Sexual Transmutation' started by NebulaDeist, Jan 1, 2023.

  1. NebulaDeist

    NebulaDeist Fapstronaut

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    I am abstaining from any form of masturbation for the foreseeable future due to severe health concerns over a physical issue, and although sex isn't a problem physically I'm a near-virgin and doubt I will ever have sex again, so effectively it's no PMO, or semen retention in practice.

    I'm already 3 days in and feeling somewhat physically weird in my genital region, just wondering what the general purported physical changes are if any from long term semen retention, still doing some reading as it's a new topic to me
     
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  2. Jacky198

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    I think that when someone PMO's a lot, their body gets used to releasing in unnatural ways. It's not spoken about that much here but I have also experienced weird sensations around my lower body during the first few days. I think it's our bodies trying to get us to PMO.
     
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  3. NebulaDeist

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    I think this is true, I have to rewire my brain to associate orgasms with real sex only. As for the feelings, I'm glad I'm not the only one. It definitely feels different not engaging in M vs when I am.
     
  4. Jacky198

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    Yeah. It's actually the normal thing to associate orgasm with sex. But it is highly recommended to not have anything sexual for at least 90 days.

    It does feel different to not M. I feel like I have more energy and I'm more "charged".
     
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  5. NebulaDeist

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    I agree, I'm rewiring my brain, but rewiring it to the correct and normal/healthy position. I firmly believe O should only happen in committed relationships, otherwise PMO is just a toxic drug.

    I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling a physical change. It is mostly positive like you say, my body overall feels just "better" and cleaner if that makes sense. The only physical downside has been occasional pain in my testicles but I think that's normal too
     
  6. Jacky198

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    That's good. I'm also rewiring my brain. It's difficult but worth it. I occasionally have flashes of sexual things Infront of my eyes during the day. I'm on Day 4 of No MO and Day 12 of No PMO.

    I also definitely feel cleaner and better. I feel pain in my testicles in the mornings, but only occasionally. I am glad that morning wood is returning. I feel more manly now lol.
     
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  7. NebulaDeist

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    We've been under the influence of a hard drug, it makes sense it'd be difficult.
    Me as well, I hope that goes away soon. I'll randomly think of a pornatar or just have the image of a nude girl in my mind when I close my eyes.
    The pain in the testicles is a bit more regular for me, about 1/3 times I get unwanted erections which is frequent, I get a tension in my testicles which is uncomfortable. But it goes away after a while
     
  8. Jacky198

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    It's not per se a conventional hard drug. It acts like one, don't get me wrong but I would compare it more with nicotine. Highly addictive and tolerance builds up very quickly. Hard to quit, harder than other drugs. I know former drug addicts who are clean but still smoke cigs or vape. Porn is also a problem for drug addicts. I know a lot about it cause I am a former drug addict.

    I think it's the reactive part of the brain trying to get us back into PMO. This is called Flashbacks. Kind of a craving in a way, just feels different than an urge.

    What do you mean with 1/3 times? I don't get it. How long have you been clean from PMO and MO?
     

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