I'm incapable of feeling or giving love (the effects of porn)

[@DylanMcKnight]

1 like = 1 day no fap Haha keep running the videos up you guys and I’ll keep the weekly uploads coming, use code “DYLAN” at Gorilla Mind and YoungLA checkout ❤️

[@tiefblau2780]

Hmmm love.... Judging bt the amount of Psychlol with BPD or straight out *scam* in marriage, child support, kid locking.... I doubt I want to have feeling for some *specie* from *Venus.*

[@wrigleys321]

Hi, how many faps per day has it been? Hehe

[@ardayusuf7684]

i don't usually comment on videos but opening up really takes a lot, keep it up Dylan.

[@GoldKingsMan]

Good stuff, I find that keeping balance is more important.But long term the porn isn’t any good. So quit for the most part on that porn stuff.

[@inf_2174]

thank you for making this

[@flycatcher3000]

I really like that this is becoming a self-improvement channel.

[@legendkyd2474]

Yes

[@DavidEjeteh]

I totally agree!

[@emmettjenvey5831]

Yes sir

[@alexlewis4331]

@@legendkyd2474 Yes

[@lane_positive_vibesbodybui7927]

Soap opera

[@jensdesimonerehne2329]

Hey Dylan. Hope you read this. I've stopped watching porn for about 5 months now and my life has changed. During the time when I was consuming porn I was so unsecure and anxious. Like you, I was not attracted to girls and I saw them as an object rather than humans. I always walked around with dirty and unpleasant thoughts about women. Nowadays, my confidece is sky high, I am more motivated and disciplined than ever before and just love being around people. I also view women as humans now and not some sexual object plus I like talking to girls now and rarely get nervous by doing so. Keep abstaining from porn my friend, It'll change your life! I promise!

[@kingearth3672]

You changed yourself, its not stopping watching p0rn that changed u. Stopping p0rn was a part of the change. And u were insecure and anxious, p0rn wasn't doing that. You can be confident even when into p0rn. You have control over thoughts and actions.

[@peter7760]

@@kingearth3672 Sounds like something a addicted porn watcher would say. It’s not something you can “control”. Porn Fucks up your mind. Stop talking BS.

[@kingearth3672]

@@peter7760 you can control yourself. If you c00m that means u dont care enough about stopping.

[@kingearth3672]

@@peter7760 if im saying u have control then that would mean I am intentionally not doing no fap. What did I say that was "BS?"

[@jensdesimonerehne2329]

@@kingearth3672 i do not agree with you. Porn was one thing that made made me very insecure. As Dylan also said in the video: the amount of dopamine realase by masturbating to porn is enormous. It's like a drug.

[@carnagejoey893]

It takes a real man to admit that he has an addiction. Stay strong, we're with you.

[@Jojoandthefilm]

You are stronger then you can imagine for posting this video. I’m 15 and have been an addict for 3 years I’m currently on a 77 day streak and on day 30 I told my group of friends at Church about my addiction it was hard for me to tell a group of 10 or 13 people I can’t imagine how brave you are for telling the whole world. I’m proud of you man keep fighting

[@Johnhargrove18]

Are the benefits true if nofap? I’ve heard both sides saying they do and don’t

[@spoiledeggnog]

@@Johnhargrove18 don't trust me 100%, but based on experience, you just kinda need to keep a balance. don't let others persuade you what to do and what not to do. if you're seriously nervous and anxious and feel like a pile of nothing that doesn't do anything productive, i think going on nofap would be the best choice, and if you relapse and you start getting addicted again and just feeling terrible, go back on it again. it's really based on how you feel and your circumstances and to each their own my brother

[@fractaldesign7875]

@@Johnhargrove18 you get time, energy, and focus back to do things that are actually positive, and can make your life better.

[@Johnhargrove18]

@@fractaldesign7875 I keep getting wet dreams every couple of days is that bad? Will that mess up my progress or anything

[@charliedominguez8069]

Public disclosure of addiction is the best form of therapy. Just to know you are not alone, even though you already know that other people have an addiction, you will hear about cousins and brothers, uncles and dads that have it as well. Then keep talking about it to someone and forgive yourself is the key.

[@lordswoledemort11549]

Takes a lot of guts to admit to this. Takes even more so to do it to a platform of hundred of thousands. You are reaching so many of us in a positive way with this one man. Thank you, liked and subscribed.

[@DonDaviss]

Dylan a real one for providing motivation in our month of need, stay strong soldiers 💪

[@DavidEjeteh]

Stay strong Don Davis

[@jackass315]

more like month of seed , AMIRITE heh heh , gna go get a cone from the vet i think , i need it bros

[@yo_top8281]

Funny enough I'm battling the same thing and he's right, by distracting yourself with other important things you tend to drift away from an addiction without even realizing. A good method for those who are still trying to get out of an addiction is to do the things you really need to get done when you get that urge.

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

Yeah, porn can cause problems if overdone, but so can anything. There are a lot more problems associated with marriage and so-called "appropriate" relationships that there are with pornography. People beat themselves up too much over this. I have seen very few really happy married couples. Women are so overrated. They are just gold diggers who will dump you when you no longer bring home bank. Stick with porn. No alimony or child support or STD's.

[@chrislandis6873]

I doubt you have a TRUE addiction. You may have a "habit" but addiction is different. Addiction impairs the functioning of your life - as in you can't work or take care of your family due to your addiction.

[@XYZ_Vu]

Porn is definitely an addictive process - when someone says they thought they were asexual, that is addiction when you are not asexual - impaired functioning

[@yo_top8281]

@@chrislandis6873 well, you can only doubt I see your point. I won't bother however objecting your statement since I'd have to spend time explaining my life to someone I don't even know.

[@garrettbaratheon567]

The worst time is when you’re trying to sleep and not doing anything… oddly enough, cutting caffeine entirely seems to be a huge help for me, i will pretty much fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow any time after like 9 PM

[@samymahiout5331]

What he said about depression being caused by over stimulation of instant gratification is a great point and isn't talked about enough. Great video Dylan!

[@nortonfrickey1708]

Porn addiction will ruin your life. No joke. Props to Dylan for making this video. Took a lot of courage.

[@shono3862]

Ya,I watched it two years ago and I was addicted af

[@hufun3789]

@@shono3862 yeah, true porn destroy mind from clean mind became dirty mind, and I still stuck to it, if I was give second change to turn back to pass, I will hard avoid this shits as possible

[@Thatniggatariq2343]

I’m on day 2 of nofap feel no difference yet

[@hufun3789]

@@Thatniggatariq2343 stay nofap bro👍

[@paulortiz2035]

Any addiction can ruin a life! Name 1 'good' addiction! (I just Googled if there were any good addictions. Included on their list was drinking water, getting exercise and being social, amongst others! Why not just include breathing too??? Seems they confuse healthy habits that add to your life with habits that severely and negatively affect one's life! And there is a huge difference here, isn't there?)

[@mike1383jek]

Yes, this is now the main problem of all young men. Hopefully everyone will get rid of it someday.

[@Fadzom]

Im doing No Nut November to repair my relationship with intimacy. Not that it's broken but I feel that it's worse.

[@interesting2491]

Thankfully over the past few years there has been increased awareness

[@SpykerSpeed]

Porn is only a problem because modern women are pickier than ever, which has caused a collapse in sustained relationships. Tinder and Instagram are the root of the problem, porn is a secondary effect.

[@cL-bf2ug]

So blame woman because you’re addicted to porn? Sounds like an incel talking point.

[@Sorrocasharked]

@@SpykerSpeed Sure bro, keep brushing off your problems as "their fault not mine".

[@ThatDudeCobz]

Didn’t expect this from you- right on man. You transformed your body, you can transform your mind.

[@oscarriley9265]

This video is super high quality and unexpected

[@johnnyhenderson7486]

Exactly!

[@noakberglund8150]

I'm really happy that the bodybuilding community is becoming more open and focused on self improvement. Thanks for yet another inspiring video Dylan

[@mastersiriuskingstudios1970]

Yes, yes become more about self improvement rather then just getting bigger! Well done to him!

[@jackmason2989]

Girls with image problems have anorexia. Boys with image problems have lifting. Neither is beneficial, neither will apprehend the disillusions. Addictions can nullify the problem, but they can't provide the solution. As with other addictions, an intervention is needed. Long-term support is required. It's not so simple to quash that cigarette, put down that drink, drop that needle, walk away from that panacea. Why are there so many 12-Step meetings in the United States? How many troubled souls populate these meetings? (It's impossible for an outsider to comprehend PTSD. It takes one to help one. It is not an addiction. It's presence arrives by other means. But, the impact of that disorder can only be understood by another sufferer.) White people are not qualified to address black suffering. Heterosexuals are not capable of comprehending homosexual suffering. You voyeurs are not capable of relating to chronic masturbation, and it's right hand, porn.

[@lucasgordon-vera3407]

I'm biting the bullet and getting rid of my headphones. I know it sounds ridiculous, but in the months I didn't have them, my outlook improved so much, and in the few months I've had them back, I've already been rehabituated to be anxious in public, unwilling to reach out or talk to people, and otherwise pick the less social option. Thanks for helping me clear my head on that issue.

[@health.e7593]

Wow bro, I'm personally addicted and it's been killing me, this gives a good perspective on it bro thank you

[@doopoop3880]

All young men have seen porn, and I know it can be especially hard for someone who is Mormon to come out and say something like this to their family or online, I’m proud of you.

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

I think this poor guy is beating himself up too much over this. He will be better off watching poor than marrying some gold digger who will ruin his life in divorces court. Women today are not worth the effort. But society wants to destroy men and make them the slaves of women. That is why society preaches that porn is bad. You only go around once in life. Don't waste it on ridiculous guilt. The people who are good, and deny themselves selfish pleasures, end up growing old and bitter when they realize no one really cares. They should have enjoyed life.

[@Entyipo]

@@JohnSmith-ct5jd Porn has a bad effect on your mood and overall life satisfaction. I do agree though that the guilt felt is probably just external

[@SippingVino]

@@JohnSmith-ct5jd you shouldn’t choose the lesser of two evils in life especially when you have the choice to do . If he’s a Mormon I’m more than sure he can find a woman that aligns with his values and takes marriage and relationships seriously. Religion might be on the downturn in the west but it’s still a better place to find a mate than your average woman in society

[@ManMan-eo4ns]

Philippians 4 whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.--put it into practice. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds and bodies.

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

@SummerzBTW I don't think it was necessary for you to use the n word in any form in your reply. Can't we keep racial slurs out of this, and have a polite discussion?

[@xbucks1731]

This made me realize that I indeed have a porn addiction. I can so easily relate to the things you said about building tolerance, and having the level of visual stimulation to turn me on increase. Thank you for making this video! I will as of today fight my addiction :D

[@sigmusician]

No you don't have a porn addiction, you're horny and you need an outlet. Leave it and it'll leave you alone, battle it and it's gonna become stronger

[@jakethesnakelover]

Rooting for you. Remember to not get discouraged if your journey isn’t in a straight line.

[@rladvanced]

strong to be able to admit it. well done man, this is 1 year later and i hope ur still fighting the addiction. Let me know how ur doing! Be honest... I need this honesty

[@dominikk8859]

How are you doing man? I hope your life is getting better...I keep fighting, but so far I only managed to decrease porn consumption to once per 4-5 days

[@Noname-yc5wm]

i can literally relate SO MUCH, especially the asexual part, it becomes so bad that you can only be attracted to porn and not physical people.

[@myleg1012]

yea its crazy

[@shirtlessshulktv2378]

fr

[@anthonyejike5594]

Or as a result, you have a heightened threshold of arousal and you expect your girlfriend to do everything you see the girls in the videos do, and when she doesn't live up to those extreme standards, you can no longer get aroused anymore. It really ruins relationships and marriages.

[@carson4356]

I fucked a bag of chips lmao

[@BenSohlberg]

That's terrifying damn.

[@alexparkin1392]

The world needs to hear this. Thanks for being brave and vulnerable

[@jjheat3120]

I really needed to hear this. I tried NNN and failed on day 5. I’m 18 now but i’ve been doing it consistently since I was like 12. Only recently have I actually begun to question how big of a problem it’s become. Props to u for making this man. You got my sub. Day 1 no fap

[@benjaminagu6382]

You failed yet?

[@Lyriazix]

Serious answer here, but you're young, that's still a big ass factor. Once people reach around 25+ that's when their sexual drive tends to lessen and can be managed. Ofc porn addiction is a big issue but you should see nutting as something similar to other bodily maintenance function like pissing or shitting, you don't have to actually follow a meme movement like NNN.

[@theatlasvision]

@@Lyriazix dude NNN isnt a meme its actually got a serious background

[@lovrosucic6780]

Dylan my guy, been following u since u had 20k subs, ur the biggest inspiration bro

[@darianstewart8827]

A fitness guy who isn't only focused on physical growth but mental, social and spiritual growth. With some humor. I've subscribed!

[@betonman9]

its called steroids......

[@chronos5457]

@@betonman9 well he's h0t... I think I'm gonna subscribe too haha 😋

[@krystofkabatek556]

@@betonman9 are you serious do you even know how a guy looks like when he is using roids?

[@chikensaregood9500]

@Yeet Feet 3 this is the first video I've ever seen from him and does not look like someone on steroids his body looks pretty natural and achievable

[@superkane8838]

Dylan’s becoming more and more of a self improvement channel and I loveee it

[@Brxtherhood]

BRO I HAD NO IDEA WHY I LIKED YOU SO MUCH! IT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE THAT YOU ARE MORMON!!!

[@sailorchicago]

Hey Dylan, I respect your honesty and I know I’m over a year late to this conversation… but I couldn’t move on without letting you know that I have a very different understanding of how men feel about watching porn and masturbation. I literally don’t know *any* man who is morally opposed to them-not a single one. And I have spoken very openly about sex for years with pretty much everyone I know. Certainly, the men I know have varying levels of comfort with their own autoerotic behavior, as well as different views about how much is “healthy” vs “too much.” But again, I don’t know anyone who flat out thinks that they shouldn’t do it, as you suggest that “every” male does.

[@jochspeeltspel8174]

Dylan came way out of his comfort zone for this video to help young men. This video is exactly what i need in my rehab journey. Thank you.

[@bulkingtoothpick5517]

Great video Dylan. Takes balls to talk about this issue openly, major props. I’m 21 and I’ve suffered from this addiction since I was probably 16. Ruined a few relationships of mine too. The biggest culprit for me has been social media, Instagram meme accounts are now just soft porn. And I’ve never had a TikTok bc of that reason alone. Stay strong soldier, we’re in this together🙏

[@conatswa4289]

I feel like being around people that will hold you accountable to this helps greatly, I have one friend that I speak about self-improvement with, and that keeps me motivated to stay consistent with nofap.

[@ManMan-eo4ns]

Philippians 4 whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.--put it into practice. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds and bodies. Your mens bible study group will hold you accountable

[@rfn]

2.5 months without so far, made it one of my goal when travelling to new country. So far so good

[@ajfergy5569]

i stopped watching it for my mental health 4 months ago and i don’t plan on going back 💪🏻

[@xavierbarinaga8800]

The whole idea of occupying yourself is so true. It is commonly when you are laying in bed or when you are bored that those urges get really really bad. Occupying yourself and getting yourself busy makes a huge difference. You boys got it.

[@gageturner5931]

Hey Dylan. I really appreciate you making this video. I'm LDS as well and have had a very similar experience to you. I'm proud of you for putting this video out to helping men that struggle with this.

[@ManMan-eo4ns]

Philippians 4 whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.--put it into practice. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds and bodies. A mens accountability group OUTSIDE LDS will help you.

[@alexminnich7048]

Hey man, I'm glad you're being open about this. I'm praying real hard for your success in getting over this. You got this bro.

[@OfficialConnorNewell]

Props to you, man, for speaking openly about this topic. One of the big issues that hinder people from finding help or breaking free from it is the feeling of shame that tries to lie to you and say that you cant possibly talk openly about it, or tell people, or discuss it. When you feel alone, is when you feel the weakest. Stay strong, friends!

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

The title caught my eye. Kudos to you man, it takes a lot to put something like this together and show to the world. Not only that, but the way everything was explained and figuring out how to overcome the addiction was brilliant. Stay strong, king!

[@Allsportssss]

Respect, i needed to hear this im on week 3 now🙌🏻, feeling abit better already

[@Aza_zell]

Damn bro you have no idea how much this video has helped me

[@aslechi]

Listen Dylan, im grateful that you have the humility to admit your history with porn addiction. Just know that sharing your experiences can help alot of people like me who are currently struggling with this kind of thing and show us that we are not the only person who struggles. Thank you.

[@DavidEjeteh]

I totally agree. I have been through the addiction myself; I know this comes off as needy, but I am a small youtuber and I just made a new video about the same topic, it will make my day if you check it out aslechi!

[@jacobweidner9405]

This is somthing I've been struggling with for a while. Most people don't know how to talk about the problems of porn. You have serious balls for making this video. Thanks for keeping it 💯

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

For every "problem with porn" you name, I will name ten with marriage and girlfriends.

[@chrislandis6873]

Unless watching porn is preventing you from working or taking care of your family - it's NOT an addiction. Impaired functioning is the biggest criteron for any addiction. You most likely have a habit. Unless you're physically COMPELLED to watch because you CAN'T STAND THE PAIN of NOT WATCHING... then relax.

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

@@chrislandis6873 Exactly. Peace.

[@jacobweidner9405]

@@chrislandis6873 uh thanks doc. Like literally never once said a word about addiction, but glad to have u weigh in 🙄

[@igor_ostrovski]

@@chrislandis6873 Effects of watching porn So let's start by physical, it increases a lot the risk of PIED (porn induced erectile dysfunction), and fucks up your prefrontal cortex which literally means that you lose braincells by watching porn. Then also physical and psychological effects : it will lower your libido and irl desire, cause mood and anxiety troubles which can make you socially awkward. Then the constant abuse of your dopamine receptors will not only reinforce your addiction but the fact that they are not made for this amount will inhibit them making you want to watch more and more hardcore/shocking porn genres and make you feel less and less pleasure in other areas of life leading you to depression. And to link with the loss of braincells in your prefrontal cortex, this will affect your capacity of concentration, the control of your pulsions, your attention and your capacity to visualize your future by making you addict to instant gratification which will ultimately lead to failure in life in general. Another thing is that watching another man f*cking the girl you want tells the message to your brain that you are a looser forced to be spectator of the sexual life of another man (so it tells you you're a cuck basically) and that thought makes you lethargic, lower you confidence and self esteem and crush your competition spirit. And finally it makes you feel guilty and creates a void and loss of energy. STOP The COPE IT IS AN ADDICTION!!!

[@Shortay1325]

This was an amazing video, Dylan. It is going to help thousands from you simply being open and honest. This takes a serious amount of guts to admit something like this so HUGE respect to you and I truly hope you can overcome the dopamine urges. We're all trying to better ourselves. Godspeed man.

[@jackmason2989]

I jerk off to increase my seratonin, which governs the pleasure response. It's hard to give up pleasure. Chain smoking keeps that pleasure flowing. So does an erection. Why do men chase after tail?

[@Ivan_1791]

This video is God tier. Honesty, humor, good information, nice drawings, video editing, etc.

[@Brojenko]

People sweep it under the rug and make light of it as if it were nothing. We are the men who have realized the lie. I lost five years of my life, the girl of my dreams, friendships, and countless opportunities to this same addiction. No one is safe from it, give it time and it will destroy your confidence and emotional attachments while mercilessly killing your soul. Still in recovery. Keep fighting brothers, you've got this.

[@krayziejerry]

Considering that each testosterone is wasted each time, confidence would go down...time to stop is now.

[@alvindevasconcelos8555]

Dylan. You’re not alone. We’re all in this together

[@ARKTNDR]

This is such a relevant video, covering a topic alot of people struggle with! You are not alone

[@Shraeden]

8:19 , depression in not something we experience but something we create. that hit hard man, thank you for sharing this.

[@strikehunterxd4669]

As someone whos been on nofap for about 5 months after quitting for this long I'm so glad this addiction is getting recognition because, there are alot of young kids getting exposed to pornography at such a young age and I'm glad Dylan made this video to show the horrible side affects to fapping every single day, this addiction made me realize it's me either changing or life's going to change me the hard way. To anyone who's battling this addiction trust me it's horrible and I know it sucks I've been there multiple times, but your not alone and you won't always be alone. Things that helped me destroy this addiction was going to the gym, meditation, running, basketball, soccer, and american football. Find things that will motivate you to strive to be better and i know everyone will destroy this stupid horrible addiction💪🏼

[@trentgrahamflips9742]

On the same journey as you dude. Keep pushing man

[@mystamusica8571]

I really love how honest he is. We all know that this is not easy to talk about

[@bess.creations]

Thanks for making this video. Everyone can relate to this especially to those who are vulnerable people. I definitely relate to every words you say. Addiction in porn is a huge problem to everybody. It will eventually ruin everything when it won't stop.

[@shirtlessshulktv2378]

One of the best videos I’ve seen. Thank you Dylan❤️

[@dildarhatz2205]

Dylan, you're Inspiring brother. I love how you keep it so real in this video and I relate to you a lot. Basically your whole story man (from being a skinny dude and bulking up) and now expressing your problem with porn addiction. I truly understand how you feel man and it also makes me feel I'm not alone as well. Thank you man, and keep doing good work

[@DavidEjeteh]

I totally agree, Dylan is the man. I know this comes off as needy, but I am a small youtuber and I just made a new video about the same topic, it will make my day if you check it out Dildar Hatz!

[@dildarhatz2205]

@@DavidEjeteh sure man 😀

[@doominator988]

I speak for all of us when I say It’s hard to put something this heavy out there.

[@realholyrosaries]

Thanks for making this video man. I’ve never looked at p0rn or jacked off, you see I made a promise to myself and I guess to God as well that I never would do either. Because I hope to get married one day and have children. And I know that p0rn destroys a man and his relationships. And I don’t even know who I’m going to marry yet, but I know that I’ll love her I I would be a stupid man win it all by having a wife, children, a job, and a house and then throw it all away by ruining my marriage. Stay strong out there boys, become better, you are capable of change, it will be hard, but you CAN do it. God bless you my brothers💪🏻

[@igor_ostrovski]

Wow you're so pure keep going man

[@realholyrosaries]

@@igor_ostrovski good luck to you my guy👍🏻

[@trevloid]

God Bless you man. It's hard to come out and talk about things such as these. You've taken a dark struggle and shone some light on it and that alone is so commendable. Praying for your continual growth.

[@hatefulyandere]

this is the best way i've ever heard anyone said it. thank you so much.

[@jeosenigelson4684]

This guy looks and sounds like irl Patrick Bateman and it’s awesome. Keep going bro, we all get past the addictions at some point. I myself have been struggling with the addiction and it can physically bring a lot of stress and pain, but we need good motivation and dedication in order to get past this trial in our lives. I and your fans support you and have faith that you can get past this and motivate others to do the same.

[@megnus3rs]

Patrick Bateman if he wasn't a Psychopathic killer

[@matrixgod37]

big problem for young men , most people keep it to themselves which makes it worse

[@N1FROST]

I Never really enjoyed your content but it’s nice to see you speak up about it and standing up for yourself keep going

[@gregfrelingos3329]

Thanks Dylan for opening up. So much of us have struggled with this and it truly is a terrible medium to get addicted to. I pray for anyone out there who struggle with this. For many, it will be a life battle but we gonna get through it

[@ColinRoachArt]

I don’t even experience the drive of wanting to get to know a girl, or think about them at all, I know that a relationship with a girl I love is what I truly want, but my mind has been so clouded and unable to feel a connection, I can’t. And it’s all because of this addiction

[@payattention621]

After looking at you I really feel for you. Bud for Bud!!!!

[@mcfiou3207]

one great video bro!! Can't even imagine how hard it must have been to do it! Probs bro!!

[@ItsBabaEro]

I stopped 26 days ago. And my confidence around women improved immensely. I'm going on my first date tonight.

[@odinpaxton2408]

I've watched your videos for a year now since I started lifting, and you were always an inspiration to me and prime motivator in feeling powerful and confident about my body. It is humbling and even more inspiring though to see you admit to the same devastating personal issues I and many others have also had to deal with. Thank you for being open and honest king and know that time heals all wounds if you let it.

[@SIKE_AU]

I really appreciate that you were open about topics like this. Big props Dylan

[@Hautaarkku]

Thank you for opening up about this. More people should talk about this. Inspiring!

[@DavidEjeteh]

I totally agree, I know this comes off as needy, but I am a small youtuber and I just made a new video about the same topic, it will make my day if you check it out Salomon!

[@ElSheepodoggo]

I appreciate your honesty, my dude. Many of us will benefit from it.

[@gordo6096]

“depression is not something we experience, it’s something we create.” dude hit the nail on the head bro

[@jackmason2989]

We create diabetes. We create cancer. We create covid. We are omnipotent, aren't we?

[@jayjojpp1828]

I know this was 4 months ago but I respect you for this man. U will be ok.

[@valencavfx8346]

What a good video man

[@aronsegal]

Damn this was very relatable to watch. I remember when I used to watch porn, even though I had a girlfriend, because I just wanted to feel something. Glad to see that you worked on it and things are getting better for you

[@AZ-gs6hj]

You ever watch that video where James Bond is having a 4 some?

[@idrinkmilk282]

I watch it with my girlfriend, on my own, and I have literally no issues.

[@HopsterZz]

You should be proud of you pal, you're on an amazing path rn, and sometimes, expressing our feeling neither we're a man or not, it's always good, I've dropped tears when i lost my grand-father 1 month ago... And i am one of those guys who didn't cried a single time for over a decade or even more.

[@jesseshaver2262]

Great timing bro. My libido is dead and I have pied… needed Ed pills because real women wouldn’t get me excited enough and even those didn’t always work. It’s a brain problem. I honestly think itl take me a year or two of hardmode to recover. And god I hope I can recover. Pornographers should be held accountable, there should be a reckoning. I mean that. Currently 20 days free from that poison

[@edwincolon4391]

You’ll be fine after 90 days

[@edwincolon4391]

Go for 6 months atleast just in case

[@jesseshaver2262]

@@edwincolon4391 I think 90 days is way too short of a time to break those existing neural connections and reword. I’ve done 90 days, thought I was cured, but still needed pills with my then GF and got bored. There were no medical issues.

[@edwincolon4391]

@@jesseshaver2262 then go for 6 months

[@ralphwiggum3463]

"Pornographers should be held accountable, there should be a reckoning. I mean that. " yea blame others for YOUR issues.

[@bikinibottompolicedepartme8577]

Keep this sort of self improvement content coming bro🦾

[@thomasaaflaq3440]

Love the honesty bro, great video and it really helped me

[@austinkoehler3468]

Same feelings and situation as you bro. Getting rid of it now with counseling and all that

[@mnattew]

Yo dudes, for all us youngins, we gotta quit before we turn 17-18. From the way it's looking at 15, I'm not gonna quit until im in my 20's if I don't stop before my testoterone levels peak, and that scares the shit out of me. Imagine wasting that much of your life. . God's it's a depressing thought. Stop and think, for your sake, where do you want to be with your self respect and with women in, say, 5 years from now? Just give it a thought real quick, real talk.

[@hupe5836]

Dylan our superhero. Doesn't wear a cape, but wears incredible amount of muscle

[@mattcs]

Train your pre-frontal cortex for rational decision-making by meditating. Think less with your emotions (amygdala) which is now inhabited by your negative addiction. Once you balance out the pre-frontal cortex thinking and let your amygdala rest, you will restore, and ultimately be able to feel again.

[@bernardscottcrohnswarrior3868]

These are facts. Not easy, however, being super busy is the way to go. I’ve been on SR for close to 40 days and now it’s getting hard because due to severe food poisoning I can’t do much. For you NNN warriors, work out, stay occupied and start a diet. You’ll use all the energy and won’t need to waste it. Good luck!

[@texnjet4802]

16 years old been adicted for 2 years. I hate everything about it but yet I keep coming back. I need help.

[@igor_ostrovski]

Listen to the easy peasy way to quit porn audiobook on KZbin or read the PDF online

[@texnjet4802]

@@igor_ostrovski appreciate you bro

[@nandomercy1]

I 100% relate with this.. my life is so messed up because of this addiction.

[@jakelinderer7531]

What a educational, relatable, funny, serious, eye opening, inspiring, and emotional video. You’re style as an influencer is my personal favorite

[@jonclark3421]

Amazing video. Raw vulnerability on an issue that all guys face. I would also encourage you to read the book “clean” by Dr. Doug Weiss. Helped me tremendously.

[@9770G]

Much respect for posting this Dylan. I’d be willing to bet if most men did a honest survey of whether or not they are addicted to porn or close too, the number of those who say they are would be in the 50-80% range tbh. Porn is a huge problem for men that is only getting worse as time goes on. I myself am working on becoming completely porn free. Porn is HEROIN to the male brain and I truly believe they should make porn, OF, etc ILLEGAL.

[@AZURRTIME]

I started at 11 (10 times a day) im trying so hard to leave it at 22. (I almost forget to even do it, but when it comes to my mind i try hard to focus on work)

[@RomanLutz]

Honestly bro this is one of the best videos on KZbin. love you bro

[@rakurai7367]

Bruh, I have never seen fapping as a bad thing. I still do it and I feel great. Nice way to pass the time. I have no idea how it’s ruining your lives

[@idrinkmilk282]

It's not ruining his life. Its what he's chosen to blame. He's also somehow under the ridiculous impression that "every man knows its morally wrong to watch porn and yet every man watches it". He LITERALLY said that. That's projecting to the highest degree. I love porn. And I have no moral problems with it. Nor does my girlfriend. We enjoy it together. This dude is tryna speak for the entire male race and project his own problems onto every other man in order to feel less like an ass in his own mind under his own morals.

[@nikbeganovic8331]

I can vouch for this. Working on a project that you're passionate about will help a lot more than anything. And watching "reject modernity embrace masculinity" also helps ;)

[@ManMan-eo4ns]

Philippians 4 whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.--put it into practice. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds and bodies.

[@Davidvandelft]

don't cry Dylan McKnight and don't be sad

[@IanWadman]

Society has normalized watching porn so much that is has poisoned so many people... Video's like this on the affects of porn, need to be talked about more.

[@RetroPlayerOne]

That was a crazy surprise watching this video finding out you're LDS (I'm also LDS). I've been watching your stuff for a long time - thanks for helping show that transparency on this! You're the man

[@NickBB]

I'm coming from a Christian background myself. After struggling for years with this I realized it's not even about stopping watching it it's about REPLACING the addiction with something healthy, new hobbies, new sport, playing a new instrument, traveling, meeting new girls. i've been able to stop for months at a time, my longest streak was over 1 and half years. I recently slipped back into it. I just booked a trip to europe last minute to change up my life and my mind to get me out of this recent rut. I'm replacing the bad habit with real life experiences and i'll be forced to recruit my brain for real life and meeting new people and seeing new places. Real life, healthy dopamine. Thanks for the video and being open and honest about this very common issue as men struggle with.

[@austins.7566]

While I don't agree that occasional or even moderate viewing of porn or masturbation isn't harmful for everyone, Im happy that you are bettering yourself after noticing a problem! Good for you.

[@jakubslavik5595]

Thank you, I am battling the same thing as you, we will make it someday! As you mentioned, keeping yourself busy helps greatly, I had a really busy comeback to my university in October, which made me almost unintentionally refuse masturbating (I say almost, but I've been trying to find a good excuse to finally stop it once and for all), so apart from the last I think 3 days, I just didn't do it. I have decided to try it now for longer (maybe 50 days atleast) and I have to say, the urges do surface from time to time, but it's manageable and I don't feel tempted very much except for moments when I am bored due to lack of things to do, fortunately books help me with that. :) It's also great, when you try to commit to it as a part of some self-imposed challenge/task, then it actually feels very rewarding as you ''complete more milestones'' or you just talk openly to your friends about it. It is not certainly a very easy thing to do, but if you have good friends, you shouldn't be worried about it.

[@ManMan-eo4ns]

Philippians 4 whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.--put it into practice. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds and bodies.

[@nicolasbolas2247]

Just found your channel and this video made me feel a lot better about myself. If someone like you can struggle with an addiction like this, it makes my problem feel a lot less personal and more like a virus I have to beat. I'm on day 6 in NNN and its pretty easy so far. I normally wouldn't do this good since I'm home a lot, but knowing I have millions of brothers beside me fighting it as well makes me feel a lot stronger

[@snow6612]

bro youre amazing ! proud of you man.

[@marshallserwe1013]

I am just over one year free of porn and I could not be happier.

[@slappinpumpkins]

It’s not because of porn - it’s because you need to manage your relationships and using porn as excuse is not your answer to your love life…perhaps using porn to avoid connecting.

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

True good perspective

[@igor_ostrovski]

Effects of watching porn So let's start by physical, it increases a lot the risk of PIED (porn induced erectile dysfunction), and fucks up your prefrontal cortex which literally means that you lose braincells by watching porn. Then also physical and psychological effects : it will lower your libido and irl desire, cause mood and anxiety troubles which can make you socially awkward. Then the constant abuse of your dopamine receptors will not only reinforce your addiction but the fact that they are not made for this amount will inhibit them making you want to watch more and more hardcore/shocking porn genres and make you feel less and less pleasure in other areas of life leading you to depression. And to link with the loss of braincells in your prefrontal cortex, this will affect your capacity of concentration, the control of your pulsions, your attention and your capacity to visualize your future by making you addict to instant gratification which will ultimately lead to failure in life in general. Another thing is that watching another man f*cking the girl you want tells the message to your brain that you are a looser forced to be spectator of the sexual life of another man (so it tells you you're a cuck basically) and that thought makes you lethargic, lower you confidence and self esteem and crush your competition spirit. And finally it makes you feel guilty and creates a void and loss of energy. STOP The COPE

[@SwordofDay]

Can Completely Identify with this one. I honestly felt like nobody else could understand those feelings of not being attracted to others in real life and thinking I was asexual. love the transparency and growth. This one hit me in the feels. I hate you. Also thanks

[@Sam22828]

Great Vid. New fan