Dont know Im just sharing what I know Ive read Saint say here.
Live in whatever limiting beliefs you want, brother.
But if you ever find yourself waking up one day wondering how so many addicts with psychological issues become world leaders, millionaires and celebrities, it might be worth considering that the only limit to your success is yourself and you can’t use your bad habits as an excuse.
FYI, mostly straight edge now because acting like that gets boring and expensive, but I stand by my point.
Because not releasing is one of the keys to developing sexual energy transmutation.
You’ll notice in the new EmpD copy there’s the advice to not masturbate, but still have sex, as well.
I like @praisetheurdtree’s point a lot and it similar to mine. Subs work. Nofap works. Combining both can be a great choice. But just because they both work, doesn’t mean they require each other. They’re separate paths of growth.
If you’re specifically running KB/EmpD/Alchemist to improve sexual spiritual energy then maybe that’s different. Probably. I don’t run those subs for those reasons so I can’t say for sure.
Think about it like meditating and exercising. They’re both good. But you wouldn’t make a post saying “I can’t meditate anymore, will my muscles stop growing in the gym now?!”
Good thoughts everyone, im going to quit porn again and try to cut mast down to once a week. Lately ive thought what a waste of time porn is when doing it. I think a more balanced approach is best as said, the whole nofap movement tries too hard.
You should try self pleasuring without porn. Retrain your body
Best is without even imagination. For your brain, it doesn’t make a huge difference if you watch it on a screen or in your minds eye.
Just feeling the sensation can be enough.
Cutting out videos can be a first step though.