How can I be certain I don't have PIED anymore?

[johnny_boy]

Hi my brothers, this is my first post here so before I jump into the question I should give a little quick background.
I discovered PMO when I was 10 years old and along came all the problems like extreme social anxiety, poor libido, low self-esteem, extreme objectification of women, extreme depression at some moments of my life, unhappiness, indifference to life, etc, etc you guys know the deal. Never had a girlfriend until I was 24 and very quickly I found out I had PIED. The extreme shame of not being able to perform forced me to realize that whatching P and PMO surely were the culprits and I started my jourey of recovery and healing.

After much struggle, now I'm 28 and finally making real progress, finally I can say I have completed 40 days without MO (longest streak since ever)!!! and no P for more than 5 months wich is the most amazing progress so far and I'm 100% determined to complete the 90 days mark and keep going. I am feeling many of the benefits many guys here speak off. More confidence, waaaay more energy, less anxiety, life is starting to become meaningfull, and the best is confidence to talk to girls

which brings me to my question that's been bothering me a lot. Would it be safe to start dating girls right now? If I get a girlfriend I'm afraid that my PIED will still be there. Have you guys had the same issue? I've been talking to some girls on tinder and the arousal is there, I get erections talking to girls but I don't know if that's steel my addiction to interacting with the opposite sex through a screen.

I would much appreciate any comment on this and if you guys want me to elaborate more or help you in any way I'd love to.

 

[Cp6uH]

Hi my brothers, this is my first post here so before I jump into the question I should give a little quick background.
I discovered PMO when I was 10 years old and along came all the problems like extreme social anxiety, poor libido, low self-esteem, extreme objectification of women, extreme depression at some moments of my life, unhappiness, indifference to life, etc, etc you guys know the deal. Never had a girlfriend until I was 24 and very quickly I found out I had PIED. The extreme shame of not being able to perform forced me to realize that whatching P and PMO surely were the culprits and I started my jourey of recovery and healing.

After much struggle, now I'm 28 and finally making real progress, finally I can say I have completed 40 days without MO (longest streak since ever)!!! and no P for more than 5 months wich is the most amazing progress so far and I'm 100% determined to complete the 90 days mark and keep going. I am feeling many of the benefits many guys here speak off. More confidence, waaaay more energy, less anxiety, life is starting to become meaningfull, and the best is confidence to talk to girls

which brings me to my question that's been bothering me a lot. Would it be safe to start dating girls right now? If I get a girlfriend I'm afraid that my PIED will still be there. Have you guys had the same issue? I've been talking to some girls on tinder and the arousal is there, I get erections talking to girls but I don't know if that's steel my addiction to interacting with the opposite sex through a screen.

I would much appreciate any comment on this and if you guys want me to elaborate more or help you in any way I'd love to.

Hey man,I hope you will countine your journey without relapsing!Once you go longer period like 40 days the rest will be just easier so keep going hardmode.Also there is nothing that can 100% tell you your D is working again until you feel it working in real life situation.So if you ask me I'd strongly suggest finding a real life partner and be honest with them about reboot and your porn history.However If you are insecure about your PIED and think that 90 days will make you stronger then go for those 90 days and after that start dating.Wish you all the best !

 

[johnny_boy]

Hey man,I hope you will countine your journey without relapsing!Once you go longer period like 40 days the rest will be just easier so keep going hardmode.Also there is nothing that can 100% tell you your D is working again until you feel it working in real life situation.So if you ask me I'd strongly suggest finding a real life partner and be honest with them about reboot and your porn history.However If you are insecure about your PIED and think that 90 days will make you stronger then go for those 90 days and after that start dating.Wish you all the best !

Thanks bro! Then I'll be sure to look for a girl that hopefully understands my situation, but as you say I think I should complete the 90 days mark, after 40 days, I'm confident I'll reach that goal. Thanks again for you comments, take care!

 

[Fappy]

yeah sure start dating. youll know one way or another when youre ready to try intercourse, hard to explain it but you just know because you wont even be worried about your cock. also, honesty is good and all, but there is absolutely no necessity to tell her of your porn problems. if she asks then sure, be honest. but dont go volunteering that info, you dont know how she will take it.

 

[DLS184]

yeah sure start dating. youll know one way or another when youre ready to try intercourse, hard to explain it but you just know because you wont even be worried about your cock. also, honesty is good and all, but there is absolutely no necessity to tell her of your porn problems. if she asks then sure, be honest. but dont go volunteering that info, you dont know how she will take it.

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