Early on I always dismissed performance anxiety as a porn addiction problem. I rarely watch porn now, and my life is better, but still have the performance anxiety. It’s helpful to know realistic expectations of sex
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I’ve started noticing the “craving” more and more. There are times when porn and masturbation almost feels like something I need to do instead of want to do here and there
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Been doing it since I was 15, noticed something was wrong at 24, now at 30 I’m realizing porn is the problem. Trying to go without
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I feel like since I was young, watching porn has been about ‘jacking off’ as quick as I can. I feel like this has affected my PE. I think making porn a slow, prolonged and enjoyable experience could be a useful exercise.
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My first ever time watching porn at 14 years old, it took me about 15 minutes to orgasm. Now at 22 I constantly am on the brink very shortly after gaining an erection. By abstaining and practicing control I believe I can bounce back
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I want to not rely on porn to cum when alone and acknowledge it for its destressing properties when I do use it
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I’m limiting myself to twice a week
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Yes, what Shivering said. You don’t deserve that shit. Great relationship > single > bad relationship. I’m single and I love it. Been hurt, cheated on, and disrespected in the past. I have no patience for that shit anymore. Stand up for yourself and be proud of your decision. Surround yourself with people who love you. You’re worth it!!
I worry that my consumption of porn is making it difficult to become aroused during sex. I plan to reduce my intake
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I feel like I end up watching porn when I’m bored, rather then when horny. Then my body doesn’t respond like I think it should, causing anxiety.
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I just want to cut it out all together I’ve always felt better without it
I agree with some of those below: I want it gone from my life. I know myself and if I give an inch, I take a mile. I too always feel better without porn so why do I feel like I should use it?
I don’t see porn as an addiction issue for myself, but I do tend to cum MUCH faster when I watch it alone because I’m focussed on the physical release, not on slowing down and enjoying it. I think this has led to bad habits during sex.
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I feel the same way.
I’ve developed a problematic relationship with porn, where I really rely on a constant stream of visuals in order to be able to cum. And yet, I’ve attached such guilt around the idea of cumming to porn that I end up edging for hours to avoid it, which ends up being even worse for my relationship with real sex. I don’t think I’ll ever stop watching porn (and I don’t want to - I think it can be fun!) but I want to get back to a place where it makes me feel better rather than dragging me down.
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I use it as a practice tool…how long can I last? Can I use the techniques I’m learning here to last longer. I’ve dispensed with the guilt of watching it when I’m using it from a trading perspective…also. It’s just enjoyable sometimes
It makes real sex less stimulating, so I’m cutting it out. I’ve noticed my reactions coming back. Don’t have the stamina I used to, but at least having reactions and coming every once in a while again.
Wow same here tbh I hadn’t thought about it that way
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Yeah I went too far with that tho tbh gooning and edging all night gave me issues cumming with a partner.
Same