WHY Porn Changes the Brain | Science of NoFap [SFW]

This is about why high speed internet pornography has such high potential for making negative changes in the brain.
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Note: I said there's only 4 studies, but as per @yourbrainonporn , there's 34 as of July 13th
This is easily the most requested topic ever since I started this channel about a year ago or so. I really hope this addresses it in a way that y'all were hoping for.
NoFap has gained a lot of traction lately as many young men are noticing high speed internet porn's highly addictive properties. Some are noticing worsened confidence, high anxiety and even being improperly diagnosed with ADHD without thinking that what they do in private could be affecting them. It's difficult because our biology wants us to look at porn (really it wants us to create babies) and several doctors say porn and masturbation are healthy and natural - even that porn is good to spice up marital love lives. However, what we're dealing with since around 2000 is completely new and nothing like a playboy magazine.
If you're interested in this topic, take the time to check out Gary Wilson's website yourbrainonporn.com/ or his book: "Your Brain on Porn" (amzn.to/2tioV4k)
-Norman Doidge's "The Brain that Changes itself": (amzn.to/2sTPPQO)
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[@Azhucabomb]

I need to stop sugar. I need to stop porn. I need to reduce cellphone and internet use. Jesus

[@era7928]

Be a monk!

[@developermct]

Exactly. You need Jesus. :)

[@riniks112]

Consequently increase life. That's something to actually get exited about

[@wiseone6425]

Lol you are correct about all. The internet I'll use for searching and research.

[@jonofmadisons]

well you're the one that started doing all this stuff...lol

[@SonGoku56245]

My Brain: Learns about Dopamine. Releases Dopamine. 😎

[@mathematicalninja2756]

That's an outstanding move!

[@virtuelight5979]

Gold!

[@hhfbko]

Indian spotted

[@richterdelgan123]

brain: stonks

[@moha7036]

mototruco😎👌🏿

[@Ken.411]

pornography addiction is probably one of the most underrated mental health issues in modern society. i'm glad videos like this exist to help educate the public. great work!

[@brocklesnar83]

Yeahh porn its the most underrated break mental

[@alexeykulikov2739]

Why care? The more addicts there are the more gals to non addicted guys, a?

[@motazfawzi2504]

@@alexeykulikov2739 Except that there are addicted girls too so we are losing from both groups. (but guys are more likely so you argument still applies)

[@alexeykulikov2739]

@@motazfawzi2504 ,the planet is overpopulated and damaged anyway, why care at all?

[@colinesquire2480]

It's a symptom too really. Take care of yourselves guys 🤝

[@bobvanboekel3966]

Ironic how this video itself relies on dopamine-exciting imagery.

[@RajSingh-qc6lq]

Welcome to youtube. At least this is using those techniques to keep you interested in a topic discussing the dangers of habitual dopamine seeking behaviors.

[@ohood4863]

Gotta keep up with the time, the low attention span times.

[@xiomimesis]

Irony is a top force here yes

[@humblemushroom5491]

@@ohood4863 haven't seen someone speak like that, or with that much insight in a jiffy

[@theopulentone1573]

Listen to the words and you wont feel that way.

[@thomaswenker]

Wish they taught this to teenagers during Sex Ed...

[@thomaswenker]

Brian Kerogoi I agree, but it's still better to find out before you start a habit in my opinion.

[@RussianBot69420]

"Masturbating makes you blind" They tried

[@thomaswenker]

Super Soviet Yeah I miss the church too 😂

[@Nofap]

There are plenty of organizations pushing for porn education to be taught alongside of sex education. Kids are getting exposed to the stuff long before they learn that porn might have detrimental side effects.

[@mog293]

Won't help, see smoking, violence, etc..

[@Dimi000]

i quit watching porn 5 weeks ago. In that time, i took up yoga, i'm set up to move out in a week, and i've quit smoking. I'm also looking for a new job. No joke.

[@rosadestriana8018]

Congrats 👏

[@Me-eb3wv]

Dimi000 Congrats!

[@thebipedCentaur]

How's it going for you? @Dimi000

[@Dimi000]

@@thebipedCentaur Its great! i Dont even think about it much. No porn is the new normal for me . i dont do no fap though!! I just do watch porn

[@Dimi000]

@@hrldsjR absolutely dude.

[@GG-kl8gw]

If there were no more than one person per square mile, would you say then that there was almost... No Homo?

[@lucasbrehm4323]

thanks for the release of dopamine bro

[@megadeathx]

Underrated comment of the decade!

[@incogniftoar3943]

@Sounds Nice that doesn't mean they live separated lol. It was only a calculation _if_ they did live on their own.

[@PoochieCollins]

Get out.

[@chelleshocked571]

Laughed too hard at this. 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

[@raphizz338]

I am addicted to information I want to know everything that happens on the world, that's why I am on youtube everyday

[@DreamseedVR]

Same

[@calin6327]

@@Helter195 exactly

[@jokerxxx354]

HelterSkelter there are no real issues beside youtube

[@jokerxxx354]

HelterSkelter porn is not addiction.

[@jokerxxx354]

HelterSkelter i am not convinced, neither DSM-5 nor ICD-11 classify porn as addiction or mental disorder. By your broad understanding of addiction, anything can be called addictive behaviour even eating. When obviously eating and sex are more of a needs.

[@manatee-qj8lb]

I'm addicted to KZbin please help

[@user-fj3fy1km1b]

PewDiePie Huskitine guess he's doing NoTube

[@citycrusher9308]

Get lost! (you're welcome)

[@RodrigoMera]

when I left Facebook, I became addicted to Instagram, now that I am leaving Instagram I am more and more dependent on KZbin

[@MrMemes21]

Better than Porn

[@HumansOfVR]

@@RodrigoMera once you leave youtube you'll be addicted to living your life

[@gonderage]

I maintain healthy tongue posture.

[@3zmd749]

Gonedridge 😂😂😂😂😂

[@sanboo5228]

Mewing?

[@L4wr3nc3810]

:DD

[@liopergonsd58]

But it wont change your jaw if you are in your 20s

[@Kidslurpitall]

Liopergon SD yes it can, and tell me what bone is directly correlated with the jaw?

[@HistoryforThinkers]

I’m coming up on my one year anniversary of quitting porn. It’s worth the struggle. Hang in there brothers. *You can do it.*

[@aceof8S]

*_halp_*

[@sachinfulsunge9977]

You acheived what mate

[@HistoryforThinkers]

@Mr.Muffinman It wasn't easy. It's really just fixing my lifestyle choices. For me, scheduling my day, made it extremely easy.

[@pragya6413]

*And sisters*

[@aceof8S]

@@pragya6413 Fack whamman

[@royprio]

Okay boys. Here I start my noFAP Journey. Wish me luck.

[@renzaku007]

glhf ggwp

[@AthenaTheWolf]

I’m guessing you failed after the second day

[@ikramkhankhan5604]

@@AthenaTheWolf 😂😂well thats what happens "sometimes"

[@alfredconqueror4422]

After 20 days it does get better! Don't give up! If you do fail, don't blame yourself and keep on going, one day failure won't stop you

[@alfredconqueror4422]

@Floris Koenis I would say not fapping made me more active idk why and to be more extrovert with women probably because of the increasing horny levels. Im still not sure if it's real or placebo but I felt that my skin completion got better, I was more flirty, less depressed and more willing to do things I would normally postpone also you appreciate more the beauty of girls. You have nothing to lose, maybe you should try 20 days and see if it works for you

[@Hustlah-]

this should be a part of guide on how to exit the matrix

[@pkarap19]

lmao damn straight

[@HT0369]

You are so on point

[@polderdebanjan]

this entire channel could be a guide

[@ferna2294]

Wait, wasn´t a bullet to the head the way to exit the matrix?

[@MsRoyberto]

thanks for the free motivation jajaaj

[@richardfry8561]

This is a reason why I stopped playing video games, drastically cut down on social media and stopped with porn completely. I focus on studying and reading books. I've been a happier person since leaving all that behind.

[@y__h]

Well you should also apply those knowledge into something useful for mankind or else that would only just.... a brain fap.

[@richardfry8561]

Planning to go to university to study Computer Science with Mathematics. Trying to get my maths knowledge up so I can tackle the hardest assessment in the country.

[@richardfry8561]

Nah, but BMO/IMO is hard too. I'm talking about STEP.

[@pedromsdias]

That was exactly I gradually did three years ago. It took some time but I came - :v - in conclusion and realize that I couldn't keep with the games and everything if I want to (really) progress in my studies. And of course, I'm talking for myself.

[@6stringssamurai]

Attaboy! Now you should stop watching youtube and you're all set!

[@andraslibal]

The distilling of pleasures is a quick route to addiction. Good quote.

[@jordanleach4937]

I watched so much porn that I've pretty much lost the ability of arousal, I even tried prostitutes but nothing helps. I think the fact I've never had a romantic relationship, besides the odd one night stand every now and then, plays a part in my obsession. Right now I'm trying to quit porn and focus on myself without the feeling of needing sexual gratification and approval of others

[@jordanleach4937]

@Heksje Lilly Can't believe this was 10 months ago haha. I quit for the longest time but then only this past month I've started watching it again, I don't feel as addicted as I once was though. I have been on a few dates since then but still remain single, the virus being partly to blame

[@jordanleach4937]

@Heksje Lilly haha yeah definitely reply if you remember in 10 months time :')

[@bruce5868]

Have you tried Jesus?

[@BaconPizza]

Jordan Leach dude don’t go back into it. It isn’t worth it

[@brunispero9301]

Jordan how st goin?

[@8bitdee]

You should make a video on how KZbin changes the brain.

[@residentize]

Iam truly addicted,watching 6 hours a day and i cannot stop.

[@boyinthebigcity]

I find myself scrolling through my home page way longer than I should it's kinda scary when I catch myself. KZbin should be used as a tool for you to find entertainment or education, but for me it's the content that finds me.

[@Lock2002ful]

and facebook or twitter..

[@anniesmith6165]

I learned how to speak english from watching youtube, but now eventhough i've learned all i need to, i can’t stop watching around 10-12 hrs a day.

[@Zero-Descent]

Everyone that keeps asking for this didnt pay much attention to what he said.

[@Teddyrobinson]

Dopamine is probably why I clicked this video

[@bartfart3847]

I hope you enjoyed the "like" I gave you

[@vienlacrose]

Then it is being used properly. Learn how to weaponize your addiction.

[@icymoon4169]

Same. That was dope I mean...

[@erinmayo5170]

Dopamine is pretty much why we do anything that brings us any pleasure

[@laureanocattaneo9336]

@@icymoon4169 nice

[@YouTubeIsAssHo]

"Why EVERYTHING changes the brain."

[@Partyjesus]

Devil games

[@waqastahir3153]

Everything changes the brain , what matters is whether the change is positive or negative In this case it's just negative

[@julian_ossuna]

Haha you sound like Homer Simpson

[@burningice1762]

Elasticity biatch

[@SwiftDustStorm]

"Why everything not in the stone age changes the brain negatively"

[@Gstrangeman96]

If I'd spent the amount of time I've spent on porn and videogames while I've been in college these 5 years on studying and applying for internships I would be in a much better position right now.

[@justinthorpe5641]

I feel ya there

[@KerimWillem]

It's never too late!

[@Kanglar]

Nah, there's no point in living if you can't enjoy life. Maybe you would be "better" from the viewpoint of what society would think of you, but why is that really better? Video games, TV, porn, youtube, movie, whatever; everyone "wastes" time on something. But really, if you're enjoying your time it's not a waste.

[@ThePunter209]

@@Kanglar cope.

[@rmommandi]

@@Kanglar a real loser mentality

[@sushmitatiwari2397]

Do a video on existential crisis. The feeling of void that cannot seem to be filled no matter what. How suicidal thoughts are not triggered by a tragedy but are a part of the daily life always going on in the back of the mind.

[@kurtpatterson509]

Get a sense of humour about small things, then larger things. As sense of humour is a natural defense. Dont feel guilty to laugh at things u cant control. Laughing doesnt mean u dont care or cant create positive change. Paradoxically jokers are actually more effective at getting things done

[@dradenmerenox7172]

go to the gym

[@thomasgill223]

Go to the shelter and get a puppy.

[@max-jx8nv]

Check out @exurb1a

[@tempo6701]

You're in a rut, you need to switch up your lifestyle

[@willatulippe3010]

The Mitochondria is the Powerhouse of the cell

[@Pyriphlegeton]

Isn't it Mitochondrium if it's only one? I'm not sure, I'm german.

[@juicymushroom7415]

Mitochondrion is the power house of the cell. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell/cells.

[@jefferydelgado2213]

Don't Stay In School by Boyinaband. I heard it too.

[@robstorm6867]

Don't use/spread dumb memes to dismiss education. That's moronic and you're shooting yourself in the foot

[@jefferydelgado2213]

It's not exactly our fault that the song was in this video. We didn't decide to edit that song in. Besides, it's far more moronic to not understand the actual message in a medium and instead judge all of its meaning on the title alone. Are you the type of person who only reads the titles of articles in the news too, Rob? That'd be like shooting yourself in the foot.

[@spurgear4]

i'm female so I look at porn a little differently, that being said the internet is a slippery slope and I have found myself down the rabbit hole all to often. now that I'm retired I unplug for a month a year and go on a motorbike trip, this year I rode over 14 thousand miles. I think immersing oneself in the real world and getting away from internet distraction really helps me get my focus back. My children however are hooked on the magic rectangle.

[@skythelooker9208]

Brianne C who’s fault is that?

[@mwj5368]

You going on your amazing journeys on your bike is a great outlet for you and also sends a profound message to your children that I think will eventually influence them. Great actualizing your dream!

[@likira111]

Other female here, I wouldn't say I have a different sex drive than men but I as a person have some rather niche tastes (for one, for some reason I always find real porn to look more graphic and gross than drawn porn despite having no such problems with irl sex) so I'm more disgusted by pornhub type stuff even though I watch pornography.

[@YTStopCensoringFreedomOfspeech]

Your children have obstacles that you didn't. Technology is improving so much that we as human's have everything too easy. The saying used to be, only the strong survive. Now it will be, only the smart will survive. If you do not realize the quick easy pleasures are destroying your ability to progress. You will never get out of a trap your own mind can put you in. This is something the older generation didn't have to deal with. Porn is just one of them, there will surely be more to come.

[@ameyjangam2485]

Women don't need sex like men do. For women sex is approx the same level as food but for men sex is as important as food to live a positive life. Yet women can use this stuff against men very easily by controlling them with sex

[@theod2800]

amazingly informative and stylish piece, seriously this should be required viewing in middle school

[@Apollo-zo4vh]

Agreed

[@sanchirkh6019]

do a video on depression and social anxiety

[@Kevzz2srs]

i dont get to eat anymore? : - (

[@AnLaggy]

Eating healthy helps ^^

[@jozan9]

Just exercise. It's the easy remedy to both of these and more. You'll be more intelligent, less anxious and happier if you exercise. The benefits to your health are a cool secondary effect.

[@Angelllro]

It's a statistical fact that going on a long enough fasting will cure all of your problems.

[@deliciousdishes4531]

watch CGP Grey's "7 ways to maximize misery" and then don't do any of that.

[@mylesschutte6257]

If porn use truly enters the realm of addiction, then simply trying to stop "cold turkey" will not work. All addictions follow a similar cycle and process, and essentially act as emotional coping mechanisms (that is to say they are medicative). To break free from the cycle, one must replace the unhealthy behavior with new, efficient coping mechanisms that help regulate and sooth negative emotions.

[@Illegiblescream]

Exactly. Humans are built by addiction, because it's the brute method our brains use to force us to try and survive. We aren't creatures of habit, but creatures of addiction. You simply need to find actually positive 'addictions'. Exercise releases dopamine, getting money releases dopamine, etc,.

[@Zyrock]

That’s been my theory too, we are built in a way to get Addicted to things sooner or later, Now whether that addiction is negative or positive, that’s ur decision

[@oathofhoratii1122]

Replaced with what?

[@finnradoy1742]

Well, you could argue that addiction is a behavior/habit that has taken over its own host.

[@Hoellewood_Solutions]

Myles Schutte yoga

[@xRED983x]

Your videos are mind blowing, the amount of precious informations in them is incredible, thank you from the very bottom of my heart, you’re indirectly making my life better and that’s priceless.

[@chunkydurango7841]

Thank you for pure information, and not clickbait or cult-like mantras! This is refreshing, subbed

[@Inhiss]

I would like to see a comparison of dopamine increase when: - eating sweets (sugar) - playing computer games - watching movies - fapping - drugs - other stuff Till now I have no idea what is the worst and how different they are when it goes to dopamine increase.

[@martialkintu2035]

It would most likely differ from person to person.

[@superresistant8041]

It's all the same : the more you do, the less dopamine. If you stop for long enough, you get massive dopamine again.

[@zephenex4203]

Drugs are definitely the most stimulating (meth,heroin,some other opiates) then sex then food, the others i don't know where to place them

[@rudolphreyes9701]

@@zephenex4203 I Think porn is the worst. It is what we used to reproduce... The waves of chemicals that comes out to the brain in the frontal cortex is highly above than drugs.

[@codediporpal]

the dopamine release precedes all of these.

[@deleriousdinosaur3205]

Intermittent NoFapping

[@poohandler8646]

Delerious Dinosaur nailed it

[@NutelloNutelloNEIL]

Lollllllllllllllllllll

[@kevinreno]

You can masturbate in an 8 hour window

[@theskateboardfan]

Instead of 6 to 8 times a day. Only once a day is intermittent faping right?

[@homeofficecooking333]

ahahhahahahahahahah!!!

[@steves4945]

I really like how you use repeat ideas with the same images throughout your videos. It really helps tie things together

[@TapeMaster3]

This is golden! Thank you very much for your work.

[@lauprilvi9788]

I’m addicted to read comments!!!!

[@garyleaver3714]

What are you interested in? Find a Hobby.

[@Toasty278]

you got me

[@koanzx1]

big knee i like your profile picture

[@619caly]

Same

[@tomwanders6022]

@@garyleaver3714 I am gonna stand behind this commenter. Finding a hobby really helps. I started playing the piano after 3 years again and I find my self far happier then before. It’s also not as addicting as league of legends, which also kinda makes me miserable and ignore all of my problems, making me 3 years older than my classmates. Will be Four next year, but I started playing piano again and my mental kinda got reset into a far better position. Next to that I’m also back on keto and slept in, in time last night so that might have helped too. I only need to do some more sports and have to start studying for once. Once I get those things down I think I will be in a Great Place.

[@alicealvan1]

You're seriously my favorite youtuber.

[@TheBlowHeadBand]

idk how I got here, but this is definitely my favorite KZbin channel now! Great job man!

[@henrypetchfood]

THANK YOU for a correct description of the role of dopamine. It's the first time I've come across an accurate understanding in the context of general information and blogs etc.

[@mikeystojsic]

I heard from a marketing mate that this Is the reason sex doesn't sell anymore.

[@WhatIveLearned]

+Tangy Pickle As well as the fact that everything is saturated with sexual stuff ❨Ads, TV, movies etc❩

[@Ya0w]

Put large bossoms in a videogame and you got my attention instantly.

[@mustardroshi418]

Glad to have slow internet

[@puneetbshah]

Your videos on fasting and ketosis along with this video has motivated me 1000X more than the content which are actually meant for motivation and self help. Been trying this for more than 5 years!!!!!!!!! And just watching your video in an instant motivated me to oppose my habit. I wish I could have discovered your channel in 2017 itself!!!!!!! Thanks a lot!!!!!

[@jimlahey5354]

!!!

[@gregtheflyingwhale6480]

I HAVE TO BREATH THROUGH MY NOSE AND NOW THIS!?!? 😩😭😭

[@Yellow.1844]

dude wtf, theres a reason "mouthbreather" is an insult

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@@Yellow.1844 why

[@Achaa2]

@@-._.-._--._.-._--._.-._--._.-. it changes your face, search for it on google.

[@Achaa2]

whats next? Not eating white sugar anymore?

[@kanorcubes329]

@@-._.-._--._.-._--._.-._--._.-. cause mouthbreathing is annoying to hear and see

[@DarkDruid7]

In response to the last point you made about people choosing to exploit their brain's programming in favor of porn instead of real interactions, one of the sad truths for some people is that...they wouldn't have it any other way. The potential for intense porn experiences increases the threshold for pleasurable experiences such that one may not be able to see the point of giving it up, even though they know it's ruining them. It's one thing to be oblivious to your addiction to porn, alcohol, games, etc. It's another thing to look at people who have overcome their addictions. But it's heartbreaking to see those who are aware of their own addiction and yet choose to live with it, because, once again, they wouldn't have it any other way.

[@pera.j.andersson]

Heart-breaking or not, living is a mix of bonuses and tradeoffs. Your personal dopamine habits will be yours, and others may believe their mix is better. But looking from the outside and trying to understand is not always the best measure.

[@CynthiaTheHealthExperience]

WOOOOOOOOOOT NEW VIDEO!! I think you should make a video about addiction to "What Ive Learned" videos

[@standwithmight7352]

Cynthia B agreed. I find the guys voice really relaxing and always fall asleep to these videos haha

[@stevel02]

Cynthia B I agree! I'll find myself watching these videos over and over again

[@hiredsword]

found the channel recently and am almost done binge watching them now so I know what you mean. Luckily being addicted to knowledge isn't so harmful like most addictions.

[@jin23666]

Quite a thorough video!!...thanks for making this!!

[@TOMI093]

One of the most interesting video I have found for a long time. Thanks for uploading

[@anonymousbrowser4448]

This is excellent work once again. The amount of research and effort going into this is truly remarkable. It's obvious you put great care in every single animation. Keep it up.

[@freedinner886]

Wow. This video was well structured. 10/10

[@anelevilakazi8467]

i already know all about this but man i like listening to your takes. they’re waaay deeper. let’s Goooo

Extremely insightful video. Thanks!

[@ZulikLangoba]

I would like to add that not only Twitter, Facebook or porn create these problems. But I also noticed that watching videos like this one on KZbin where I say to myself "hey, I learned something" the consequences are the same. I noticed that I start craving videos like this one. I strongly want to point out that this video is great to start reflecting your own behavior. Keep your eyes open because I think personally that all the media around us is specially designed to create that addictive behavior.

[@turtleanton6539]

Yes it is

[@kmuhammad5302]

This channel is brilliant in so many aspects. It's too much benefit to name. Thank you

[@dertyp___]

Your channel is great, I'm learning so much from it, thank you!

[@djPANDAkit]

This was a beautiful video Essay. Thank you

[@deliciousdishes4531]

Ironically, the NoFap community is one of the biggest circlejerks I've ever seen.

[@kyleharry6758]

yea they're pretty lame and put all their money in this stock as if its guaranteed to fix their problems. i think it works but you dont become superman.

[@JD-yx7be]

DeliciousDishes why do you care?

[@490o]

this video isn't about NoFap though

[@NieColall]

DeliciousDishes It's not about masturbation. Masturbation is healthy. It's about porn that fucks your brain.

[@deyyusvult158]

NieCola This includes masturbation too.the point is sexual things not visual things

[@addo-s-]

This makes so much sense. Not even just for HSIP, but for any addiction - prominent ones these days, imo, being social media, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and screen time. Very motivating, thank you mate!

[@angelgurgutov3016]

Great quality videos ! Thanks!

[@SquatSimp]

I needed to see this- thank you

[@mnelson2008]

This is so well done. Thank you. Tremendously informative in so many ways.

[@TheNomadicTrader]

Absolutely amazing content. So much hard work must go into making these mini-documentaries! Thank you for being a great content creator :)

[@ramelep]

GREAT VIDEO.. *Just a Wonderful Load* of information.

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I just love this channel.

[@BenjamindeVries528]

These videos are amazing! Your channel is amazing! This is one of my favorite channels. You, sir, are awesome.

[@tebogolefophana3010]

The detail in your content is incredible

[@tolerants231]

I fell 7 stories and was in a coma for 3 weeks. This accident wouldn't have happened if I wasn't an alcoholic, a constant porn user, and a constant drug user. I realized after I got out of my coma that it was the most beautiful thing because I was about a month without porn, it was like heaven. Everything looked so beautiful But I soon went back to my addicting ways, especially porn. Here I am 17 years later, and trying it again. It's really hard, but it gets easier. I sometimes am upset I have to walk around with a limp, but am truly thankful to be alive, because it could've been so much worse. Let me tell you, addictions kill, i know this 1st hand. I know sometimes life is confusing but just be patient and don't give up.

[@penguinshifu09]

Thx for sharing this life experience with us :)

[@michaeledwards190]

It does suck walking around no sex drive

[@fbcpraise]

Saying a prayer for tolerants231.

[@ThePhilosorpheus]

Excellent and very thorough!

[@Crambull]

I've been doing NoFap for 3 or so years now. Reached 90 days maybe only less than 10 times. Eventually, I want to make it a year, and from there, PMO no more. Tomorrow is day 80.

[@jonathancoleman7148]

Better Every Day how do you feel

[@PimpMatt0]

Every Day Discovery how big was your load?

[@gugupcoutinho]

They have actual sex?

[@gugupcoutinho]

I won't make much effort to try and convince you to prevent prostate cancer, I believe each person should deal with their health as they wish.

[@Jessie_Helms]

Gustavo Potenza Coutinho from what I’ve read your frequency of doing it during your sleep goes up a lot when you don’t do it yourself, so that’s something that a lot of people don’t account for.

[@parsashariati3903]

dude, I'm checking your page every single day for a new video.... pls keep it up.

[@AkilahOsa]

I'm amazed at just how much I learned from this video. Really well put together 😌.

[@markazavedo9131]

Thank you 😅 I needed to know this!

[@philu3]

I cannot underline how great your videos are on the standpoint of content and delivery of said content. This is easily one of the best ones you've produced; and that's saying something!

[@whatsinaname7289]

WONDERFUL VIDEO! This is new info I've never seen before anywhere! The science is amazing! New subscriber here!❤

[@Lock2002ful]

Now, while that is a very interesting topic, I see several issues here. Our brain is wired in a way that we seek out pleasure, whatever kind of pleasure. Like mentioned in the video, it can be sex, porn, gaming, your phone, youtube, fb, drugs and what not. Now, you cannot quit everything you’re doing and try living a let’s say dull life. Also the reset the brain thing is said easier than done. Also while I get that this video is focusing on porn in this aspect of addiction, I would’ve liked to give it a broader perspective as well as how to deal with the addictions one has. Obviously you can’t make a detailed video about porn, smoking, gaming and what not. But since our brain doesn’t distinguish between the kind of behavior we get pleasure from, I think there could’ve been some general tipps for all kinds of addictive as well as a suggestion of how much is ok. So, when I do one thing too often, I risk my brain of dumbing down dopamin receptors because my brain is constantly flooded with dopamine. Now we can’t and definitely shouldn’t stop doing things that are pleasurable. Because that would also lead to depression, anxiety and several other psychological as well as physiological problems. So when is too much too much? In my case, I actually realized for myself that in general when I watch too much porn regularly and masturbate once or twice a day, I have less sexual longing for my partner as well as problems coming during sex. I’m in my mid 30s so ED has never been an issue unless I’ve been drunk as a skunk ;-P Now, I also realize the unrest I feel if I don’t pick up my phone regularly, check emails, FB, YT, updates and so on, although making me scroll through YT and FB content and comments so much makes me feel miserable. Mostly because there is so much negativity online in different forms. When I forced myself to reduce the time spent I felt much better. Same goes for gaming, watching tv shows or movies and eating fast food or sweets. I’m also a smoker and have anxiety issues that I deal with by taking medication and therapy. So, yeah I got about everything there is. xDD The problem I have, and I don’t know if anyone has similar experiences, when I stop doing these things it makes me feel better and worse at the same time. I’m more easily on edge, feel anxious, restless. Still, my overall mood increases. The biggest issue I’m left with is, what to do with my time? I started going to a sports gym, reading, learning languages, playing the piano, hanging out with friends more often. But I am prone to overdoing things, having issues with finding the real balance. And let’s be honest, if I completely manage to quit all that stuff mentioning in the beginning of my post, I’ll definitely become more dopamine dependent on the new things I do. Long story short: Perhaps it’s just me but I believe humans need certain things that give them pleasure on a constant basis. And if the overall issue here is “too much dopamin is bad”, what is the alternative? Being miserable or just doing boring stuff and chores half your life? Is it really that unhealthy to indulge yourself in something you enjoy? Sure, smoking is bad for your physical health. The same goes for eating sugar in masses. But if people are happy with porn, games and anything else that doesn’t damage their body is it really that bad? Sure, watching porn 10 hours a day or doing anything 10 hours a day is not good. Not even going to the gym. Thus I think the most important question remains: What is just enough and when is it too much?

[@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006]

If you're finding your routine boring, then spice or sweeten it up a little by planning or daydreaming about your future. Yep that actually works. Why be a prisoner to your whims and past habits? When you can enjoy your present more as you set out to your future and goals while sharing it with the people you enjoy. P.S. the balance that you're talking about comes as you prioritize things. If you have enough time to fall back into habits, then you're either unmotivated, someone with no goals/passions, or someone who doesn't care about the future. So just let your future plans go wild 😁 Might help.

[@aceof8S]

I think that the decreased dopamine response, is your body naturally telling yourself to "cool off", but that it is our emotional defenses / coping mechanisms that force us to just keep right on going and ignore the safety countermeasures, eventually numbing ourselves. And perhaps, even potentially dumbing down our brains a little due to over-stimulation or whatever...

[@TheAngryMarshmallow]

So the reason they probably can't give tips on how much is harmless is because it all has addictive properties, no matter how little. ALSO we are all different, genetically and otherwise, as in we have different tolerances so we will be more or less prone to addiction than others.

[@angurishudesu]

Bless you for this comment

[@am3342]

Exactly what I have been struggling for the past few years. Maybe the issue is lack of a social life

[@SamBassComedy]

It's so interesting that you go into the science of it all. I got the feeling about these things a while back. I couldn't quantify it, but I knew that using my phone, watching porn daily, and using drugs of any sort was doing all sorts of negative things to my body and mindset, and now I know it also reduces healthy brain functions too. Great video, thanks! I've already committed to reducing and even eliminating most of these things. Hard to not use my phone, but staying away from social media is the key really.

[@vuduy3rd]

this was awesomely informative, thank you

[@KrisRedds]

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[@danielfaller5617]

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[@younggoon507]

very well produced, thank u

[@xiaoxiaoxiao686]

Stop scrolling compulsively down the comments, addicted.

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That's a nice stopping station. But I'll continue scrolling.

[@ANoteToSelf]

I swear you could make a video about how long it takes for paint to dry and why and I would still enjoy it. Keep up the great work! 💜

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The sheer number of information-loaaded books that get mentioned on this channel! Enough to get me a year long to-read list

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I love the ads that I always get on your videos the are just so random and entertaining

[@marcji]

I jumped out from my chair and made some popcorn just for this vid.

[@javanpannadi]

Marc Ji haha.... we're now addicted to WHAT I've learned .!!!

[@onepeace3228]

thats what i thought while watching the video too xD

[@dantess2693]

I read that as cop-porn

[@veryfrozen3271]

i bet your fat

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[@green_life7]

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[@sulfreez]

Thanks, that video gets the point across fairly well.

[@Themobong]

Your Every Single Video is gem of wisdom.. Needless to say , I am no more a game addict or a porn addict but now I am knowledge addict

[@dalma8593]

Dude where you been, I wanna watch an extremely informative yet entertaining video.

[@WhatIveLearned]

+Dalma Haha just saw your comment on the new video - Thanks for sticking around :)

[@dalma8593]

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[@ElishaLong]

#Monkmode Lets Go! NoFap Challenge tonight!

[@MrRayne911]

LETS DO THIS!!!

[@MrRayne911]

aaaaand I failed...

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[@MyNameLeonIs]

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[@ROYALCHEETAHBOYD]

day 1 for me as well...

[@wearelimitless5443]

This was very interesting. Well done.

[@frsteen]

Excellent video!

[@user-vz5bu6js4p]

i like that it's not just about nofap and porn, but about how brain works. Because the mechanism is the same, you can think about other addictions and how they shape your behavior and, ultimately, your life. Great video!

[@ik_mograph]

Great video! Haven't heard the scientific explanation of NoFap. You walked an extra mile to create every video, really appreciate your efforts and for this awesome channel.

[@ik_mograph]

I'm not going to argue, it just most of the videos about NoFap give even less information about this. IMHO

[@temyi75]

shiiiet, another Russian watches WIL? No wonder, given the fact Tsatsulin sucks balls.

[@Radimkiller]

Except he said that masturbation itself is not unhealthy. The first thing in the video. NoFap is a meme

[@simpleman7203]

temyi75 можешь более развернуто насчет Цацулина, если не сложно? Да еще один russian guy here %)

[@gugupcoutinho]

There is no scientific backup for nofap, just for noporn

[@brandonnzimande6381]

another great video , lots to learn

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Excellent video.

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This video helped me to clear some space on my PC :-> Thank you, man!

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[@jibcano1777]

was that an upzip or downzip

[@DerEineDa96]

this puts it perfectly.

[@Funkytones314]

Plot twist: he was unzipping a ziplock bag to snag some chips. Or cookies. Or food

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Nice

[@benayasdebela1164]

How do you do italics

[@RK-fe5jv]

Thanks man. Thank you very much.❤️

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[@KasumiKrissTV1]

NoFap is getting spread to the mainstream! Woopie

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Wow I can’t believe you commented

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I'm the 69'th person to like that comment.

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[@localmarketingwiz4876]

Fascinating and great doco.

[@MacCionnaith]

Very rewarding, thank you.