Over the years, pornography has grown from just a simple idea into a multi-billion dollar industry which accounts for over US$2.5 billion in the United States alone, including the production of various media and associated products and services. According to Wikipedia, Pornography is the portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purpose of sexual arousal. Pornography may be presented in a variety of media, including books, magazines, postcards, photographs, sculpture, drawing, painting, animation, sound recording, writing, film, video, and video games.
Pornography, often abbreviated porn has long been associated with areas of morality in many environments and culture. Fast forward to this modern age, scientists and professionals are beginning to learn more and more about what porn really does to the body, mind and how it affects relationships. When the topic of addiction comes up, several people would think of alcohol, narcotics, marijuana and other drugs as the addictive substances but further researches in conventional medicine show that porn can be equally addictive.
Just like other addictive substances, porn releases the ‘fun’ chemical into the brain, otherwise known as dopamine. The one that makes everything exciting, that gives you that rush, or that kick out of what you’re experiencing. What most do not know is that, it is induced unnaturally because of the external stimulation. Over time however, the brain builds a sought of tolerance and you need the super x-rated hardcore stuff coupled with masturbation to get going.
This problem led to the advent of the nofap challenge. In short, the word “Fap” is onomatopoeia. That is, its the written sound of masturbating. The nofap website hosts individuals who are ready to drop the addiction of pornography and masturbation for a better sex life, which could be up to 90 days or more. Contrary to popular belief, Nofap does not necessarily cut masturbation and sex from your life, it however encourages a deeper connection with a deeper sense of intimacy with your partner by eliminating the need for porn or PMO (Porn and Masturbation to Orgasm).
Many might wonder how to get through the nofap challenge because lets face it, a man has to release or ‘cum’ or lets say ‘clean the pipes’. Pornography and PMO (Porn and Masturbation to Orgasm) are not the only ways a man can have a release, the idea of a sensual or happy ending massage could be the best option. Let’s face it, why put up with porn when you can simply release to a happy ending or sensual massage. A happy ending massage can be simply put as an erotic massage where the genitals are stimulated to orgasm or release.
In conclusion, the nofap challenge encourages individuals to disassociate from the use of pornography or PMO but to encourage a deeper and better intimacy in their sex lives. To get through this won’t be easy, for some it would be similar to a withdrawal process and the urge to have a release will always be there for a man. Sensual massages could be the perfect solution for this, because they do not in anyway tamper with the rules of the nofap challenge. At the end of the day, everybody wins.
