
Adherents call themselves "Fapstronauts." They swear off "PMO." Some go for "hardmode," which means no masturbation and no sex. NoFap is a true niche community with its own labels and language. Keep going, tomorrow you will think about what you did today, if you relapse, the future you will become dissapointed.

Whatever a person's reasoning, this large and active Reddit community is there to offer support, give advice, and promote what many in the group see as a healthier way to live. I am not at all disciplined." Others feel that frequent interactions with porn and masturbation lead to "social anxiety, not been able to flirt back, depression, suicidal thoughts, tiredness, easy to anger, lustful thinking, anxiety." I have no will power left to purpose PMO"-that's "porn, masturbation, orgasm" in NoFap-speak-"after I go through my self-improvement list. Some want more will power, like user getovered, who writes " is the only comfort I have. Retain your vital energy and use it to better your life." Why would anyone feel the need to join such a group? Some, like Reddit user HardModeSoldier, believe sustaining from masturbation will allow their sexual energy to be better channeled: "I would tell my younger self one thing: retain. Named after a slang term for masturbation, r/NoFap may be the largest internet resource for people looking to stop or take a break from the activity. When it becomes an obsession, especially when paired with porn, that's where the subreddit r/NoFap comes in. Most medical professionals generally consider masturbation to be a healthy, productive exercise.īut it can go too far.

May is National Masturbation Month, so we're celebrating by exploring the many facets of self-love.

This post is part of Mashable's Masturbation Week.
