One of the most common questions that people that practice NoFap and semen retention is:
“Is it okay to masturbate without watching porn?”
What we’ve found in our practice, is that this is NOT the best question to ask.
Instead, two helpful questions you should ask are:
- How do I feel right after masturbating?
- Do I want to bring the habit of masturbating into my future?
Let’s dive into each of these:
- How do I feel right after masturbating?
Remember the last time you failed NoFap and semen retention? How did you feel imminently after? Chances are, not so great! In most cases, people feel ashamed, depressed, and deflated (pun). On top of that, usually when people climb the Addiction Scale, they begin to feel less and less guilty after masturbating. In a nutshell, feeling depressed and deflated are not feelings that you should keep around with you if masturbating is causing you those feelings. - Do I want to bring the habit of masturbating into my future?
This is where the real benefits of NoFap and semen retention come in. Do you want to get married? Have kids? Get your dream job? Start a business? Be a LEADER? If so, then chances are that version of you doesn’t need masturbation anymore. The reality is that an addiction to masturbation (even without porn) is not conducive to a fulfilling and exciting life. In more ways than not, masturbation will weigh you down and keep you from what you want to achieve in life.
This video dives into this question DEEPER.