Meet NoFap, the Reddit community for people who want to stop masturbating

This post is part of Mashable’s Masturbation Week. May is National Masturbation Month, so we’re celebrating by exploring the many facets of self-love.

Most medical professionals generally consider masturbation to be a healthy, productive exercise. 

But it can go too far. When it becomes an obsession, especially when paired with porn, that’s where the subreddit r/NoFap comes in. 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. 

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. Retain your vital energy and use it to better your life.” Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Meet NoFap, the Reddit community for people who want to stop masturbating