Let's give this a go

Hello everyone,

I'm 25 years old and I think I use too much porn. I fear what it does to my brain. I'm not into hardcore stuff, and often cruise instagram to get off. However, I think the constant looking at new babes changes how I see girls I meet in real life, and makes me too concerned with their physical attributes.

To start with, I want to abstain from porn and masturbation for a month, until September 11th (I started a few days ago). I then hope to extend it.

Because of my browsing habit, I will consider Instagram or certain Reddit forums as off-limits, in addition to hardcore porn, of course. I'm single but have a somewhat active sex life. I want to stay confident about my ability to be with girls, so if the opportunity to have partnered sex arises, I will consider it OK to enjoy it.

I'm really grateful for this community, where I can get anonymous support and advice. Let's do this!

 

Thanks, man. I think posting here will make it more real to me, rather than just something I came up with while I showered...

 

Hey, thanks man. Already one week in, yay. I'm going to
- spend less time in front of the computer
- do planks or pushups when the urge comes
- meditate (I've been meditating irregularly for a long time)
- hopefully have an AP
- be determined af

 

Thanks! There are so many great resources on here!