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
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