I like the idea of a porn log and answering some basic questions to justify the usage. Have been trying to quit for a LONG time….
I didn’t realize that watching porn could be the result of me trying reduce stress, I will probably keep a log to verify this for my case
Porn is definitely a response to a lot of negative emotions for me, the quick path to release and pleasure is such a habit now
The triggers of porn watching and alternatives to answer to those situations
Porn and masturbation was for sure a coping mechanism. But since having my first experience with ED last week, I’ve been off, I don’t know if blocked, but my libido has been sooo minimal and getting aroused is hard. And I don’t even feel like masturbating or watching porn anymore
I learned that I lack awareness around why I’m watching it - and if it’s even actually what I want or need at the moment.
I am going to try and question myself before watching porn to see if I really need it in this current moment.
More masturbation without screens. I’ve learned I watch porn mostly for pleasure and exploring fantasies.
I’m watching porn for routine, im not even horny a lot of time. It’s like a time pass, a form or doom scrolling. But I’m aware of it and that’s the first step for change
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i might just see a girl half naked on instagram and that would activate my senses and make me resort to porn. i’m just so sensitive to sexy visuals. for some reason though, often seeing a half naked “normal” girl turns me on much more than a hot naked pornstar with her legs wide open. there’s something about not seeing the whole thing that excites me.
I don’t know if I’ve ever realized until now, how much of a habit it is. I masturbate or want to the second my partner leaves and I have the house to myself because I’ve built that habit, for years and years.
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For me it’s a habit.
It started as an escape from stress and anxiety, which then became a habit for me. Most of the time I am not horny at all, but I’ll open porn and make myself horny because it feels like it’s what I should do.
I have realised my triggers and I am breaking the cycle
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I use porn as a coping mechanism instead of a pleasure mechanism. I’m not using it in the right way.
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I use it as a coping mechanism, something that dulls my feelings and rebelles against family and societal norms. Doing it in times when family is home has caused me to feel the need to get it over with asap , whilst anxiety kills my erections and the threat of being caught fuels it even more. There are times where I’m not worried about being caught and I’m okay. But that is very rare and needs a lot of preparation. This also leads to something else in which I think about often- the notion that my life needs to be entirely in order to engage in frivolous activities not only that but to invite woman into my life at all- something that Im not conclusive on but rather a bridge on where I’d like my morals to go maybe? To be celibate until finding the one or allowing myself the pleasure that won’t exist after gaining a long term relationship. Something which, in the past , I longed for
I realised that I’m stuck in a habit loop with no real idea of why I want to watch porn. I do find a direct connection to stress and the feeling of wanting to watch porn.
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I usually just need a release but I don’t want to be dependent upon porn for this.
After paying attention to why I watch porn & masturbate, I’ve found that most of the time I’m trying to avoid negative feelings or I’m bored. It’s actually much more rare that I’m just horny. I used to think that I had a really high sex drive but now I think I’ve just been using sex as a coping mechanism.
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These feelings I have are separate from the actual issue. I’m just disconnecting my mind from my body
I love watching porn, the dopamine hit is good and the relaxation is amazing. I do it out of habit and boredom too. And the naughtiness when the wife is away.
I want to change the program to develop erotic fantasies scenarios with my wife for sexual stimulation