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Thank you TakeActionNow. I believe what you say is true. When I think about what triggered my replapse, it was due to a lack of replacement. I rewarded my 22 days by viewing porn again. Can't believe I'm saying that. I actually thought I deserved a reward and watching porn was the reward. I...

Thank you GBS. You're right. During the 22 days porn-free, I could feel the chemistry in my brain changing and it felt good to have the fog lift. I need to remind myself more and more how good that felt. Here's to trying to fill the void in healthier ways...

About a month ago, I decided to join RN because like many of you, I wanted a better life free from bad habits. While recovery is a journey and not always linear, I find the addiction to porn and masturbation so hard to conquer. I've been addicted to porn/masturbation for almost 30+ years. Just...

Happy to support a friend who's facing the same struggles on this journey! Some days are so tough but despite the ups and downs, it's good to know others can empathize. It somehow feels less lonely; especially as others don't know what it's like to have such urges that control our every move...

I can empathize. I had a good 3 week stretch of no porn and no masturbation then all of a sudden I fell off the wagon on Saturday. Trying to work through what triggered my relapse and trying not to be too hard on myself. Honestly, I'm very disappointed with myself but trying to fix that mindset...

You're making amazing progress! Your proactive plan is clear and realistic.

Hey Sp Hey Spadeship, Just joined here last week and read your story. Found it touching. I am 14 days porn/masturbation free. Not long but I will celebrate the small victory. If you still need an accountability partner, let me know. Take care.

Thanks Androg. It's comforting to know others have simiiar experiences with diverse porn tastes. It must come from the shock value; watching something that is considered taboo or new to us can be a big turn on. The problem is it's not coming from an authentic place, rather our brain which craves...

Hey Daybyday1988, thanks for your response. From what I've learned on here and through other readings, the longer we indulge in porn the more taboo topics we tend to explore. It's like we are sponges trying to absorb whatever sexual excitement we can get but it's never enough. It's like a black...

I can understand where you're coming from. I am gay but straight/trans porn turns me on way more than gay porn does. It's quite confusing but the opposite to what you're experiencing.

Hi All, This is quite painful to admit but I have a porn/masturbation addiction. This addiction is the result of childhood sexual abuse that occurred around 10-12 and it seems to have forever skewed how I view sex and pleasure. This led to watching porn online and masturbating just to subside...