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PIED?

Discussion in 'Porn-Induced Sexual Dysfunctions' started by IcedVVS, Mar 3, 2020.

  1. IcedVVS

    IcedVVS Fapstronaut

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    Hey guys, I'm now on day 6 of nofap. I don't feel any urges to watch porn, or masturbate. I do suffer from ED though, but idk if it's PIED or not. I'm healthy at 20 years old, I've had my doctor complete tests but nothing to show why this is happening, I never get random erections like I used to, nor wake up with morning wood. I used to watch porn casually, but I used to masturbate often 3-4 times a day. Do you think I have PIED? I hope nofap can fix my ED problems :(
     
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  2. Headshot_x

    Headshot_x Fapstronaut

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    If you get erection when you watch porn and without watching porn you can't get erection by any method like stimulation, masturbation etc.then it could be PIED.For more details to check is you have PIED download NoFap newsletter and read PIED section,but i don't think you are affected with ED.
    You have to think carefully about it
    If you are currently on 6 day period, then you may not get urges for about 30 days, after which your exam will probably start, after 30 days you will get morning wood or it could be longer.So be patient everything will be alright if you reach a good streak like 1 year or more.
     
  3. Headshot_x

    Headshot_x Fapstronaut

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    Try to avoid Relapse try to achieve long streak in first attempt and create the history Best of luck :emoji_thumbsup:
     
  4. IcedVVS

    IcedVVS Fapstronaut

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    I can get an erection to porn, I can get an erection to masturbation alone as well but with difficulty and it not lasting very long. I never get a random erection nor morning wood. My situation isn't very clear so I can't really tell if it's PIED or not
     
  5. Headshot_x

    Headshot_x Fapstronaut

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    It is Not PIED ,PIED means Not getting an erection into the real intercourse with a girl so don't think about it to much because It can lead you towards the ED.
     
  6. IcedVVS

    IcedVVS Fapstronaut

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    I mean I can't get an erection when it comes with a girl either, kissing, touching etc. It'll come for a bit at like 70% and go away with in 2 minutes and not come back. I really don't know what is causing it, but I hope giving my brain this rebooting process it'll fix my problems.
     
  7. Headshot_x

    Headshot_x Fapstronaut

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    In a long streak it will go away you need for rewiring
     
  8. IcedVVS

    IcedVVS Fapstronaut

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    How long on NoFap hard mode do you think it'll take? (days)
     
  9. Headshot_x

    Headshot_x Fapstronaut

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  10. IcedVVS

    IcedVVS Fapstronaut

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    Damn, I really hope not. I was reading and normally with in 90 days you're rebooted, but it also depends on the person and how long you've been doing it. Thanks for your responses I appreciate it.
     
  11. Neurostudent

    Neurostudent Fapstronaut

    Check this post out: https://forum.nofap.com/index.php?posts/2449153/

    In that post I suggest that getting experience with real life partners is a necessary step in curing your libido, but there is a necessary period of abstinence before this can happen. I see that you're currently at 6 days, but what has your streak history been like?
     
  12. IcedVVS

    IcedVVS Fapstronaut

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    Hey man, I was recently with a partner and couldn't get an erection, and if I did it would be about 70% for about 2 minutes if I was lucky. About two years ago, I had another partner and couldn't get an erection during sex but I shrugged it off until my last experience. I have never heard of PIED before, until I started NoFap. You asked about my streak history prior but to be honest I never really kept track but I can promise you they weren't very long at all. This is probably the longest I have went without PMO. I don't feel any urges at all after these 6 days, tomorrow being 7. I never feel the urge to masturbate, nor watch porn. I never get random erections nor morning wood. I used to masturbate 2-3 times a day, sometimes with porn, sometimes with girls over snapchat (videos, pictures) sometimes I wouldn't even be that turned on i'd just masturbate to do it. I have no idea what my problem is and it's frustrating. I appreciate your help, and look forward to hearing your next response. Ask anything to get an idea of what my problem is I will answer without hesitation, I just want this problem cured. Thanks
     
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  14. IcedVVS

    IcedVVS Fapstronaut

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    Yes, I understand but I have no idea if I have "PIED" or if it's lack of libido, lack of testosterone or some other problem. I also started smoking weed and never had this problem before I started smoking, I've also had somebody tell me that weed caused his ED. I also don't know if it's a combination of multiple problems. I'm just trying to do research and get answers from everyone, and different opinions from everyone so I can do what needs to be done and fix this problem.
     
  15. Neurostudent

    Neurostudent Fapstronaut

    Okay so given your streak history I would say its highly likely that you issue is PIED and you need to just focus on abstaining for now. In that post I referenced I recommend going 60-90 days without sexual contact. Some people in certain situations (like living with a partner who has there own needs) should go for at least 30 days. Others may go for 120 days if they believe that is what it takes as there are people who have experienced PIED for over 100 days. However, I also mention that the issue that many people probably fall into is that they think, "oh I have to wait until my PIED completely disappears," or, "just until my libido comes back." I think this is counterproductive because your libido may have nothing to return to. If you have very little experience with a real life partner, or haven't had experience with a real life partner for many years, then it's entirely possible that those connections are too weak to take over control of your libido once you remove pornography. The period of abstinence is necessary to begin weakening the connections of pornography, but then you have to start getting experience with real life partners in order to strengthen those connections enough to empower your libido. I go into much more detail in that post so if you haven't already definitely give it a read.

    As for other factors that could be the cause of your ED, I would say focus on quitting porn for now. Personally I don't mix well with weed, it just gives me anxiety, but I know there are people who really enjoy it and have fantastic sex lives while smoking it so who knows if that is your problem. I would recommend you to quit it until your erections improve though, for the simple fact that you don't want to hold back your progress. Weed may be exacerbating the issue. It may not be a cause itself, but it could be making your PIED worse. In addition it could also make abstinence more difficult as you're more likely to relapse when you're stoned than when you're sober. Once your erection has improved consider adding weed back if it's really something you enjoy and see how it affects your erectile health. If it doesn't change then awesome. If it does then just accept the fact that you and weed don't work well together. Simple as that.

    You can get your testosterone checked if you want, but just for your own safety and well-being. Whatever it is, I wouldn't take action on that other than lifestyle choices. Continue your streak, go to the gym, eat healthy, etc. If you make it to 90 days and you've started getting more sexual experiences with real life partners, and you're still having erectile issues, get it checked again and compare the values. If it was too low both times, that's when I would consider talking to a doctor about testosterone replacement therapy. I wouldn't recommend taking it immediately because taking the testosterone may make you feel better, but it will increase your libido and make it more difficult to abstain. If it isn't the cause of your ED, then it will just prolong the time it takes for you to fully recover. If low testosterone is the cause of your ED then it could be possible that the low testosterone is caused by your porn use. I had read a few years ago about a person who had done testosterone tests before and after a 90 day streak and they found
     
  16. IcedVVS

    IcedVVS Fapstronaut

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    Thanks I really appreciate it, I will continue my streak and stop smoking weed. Hopefully my issue is PIED and I will be cured with in the 90 days, if not hopefully 120.
     

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