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Introduction /r/NoFap is a venue for Redditors, male or female, to openly discuss the many tangible benefits of NOT masturbating for a period of time. Whether your goal is to casually participate in a NoFap week or monthly challenge as a test of self control, or if fapping has become an addictive problem in your life and you want to quit for a longer period of time, you will find a home and friends here.

For new visitors please view the Your Brain On Porn presentation for a semi-scientific look at why we are quitting; however, NoFappers choose to quit for a variety of different reasons.

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Female Flair - Obtain Here

Elder Badge - 90 days completed AND active participation. - Obtain Here

Basic Rules

You will treat other Fapstronauts with respect. No name calling, no insults, and no degrading comments for either male or females. In addition to this, no posting pornographic images, links, or text. Anyone who disregards these rules may find themselves promptly banned.

Any thread stating "For every up vote I will do X" or any thread referencing a NSFW post on reddit will be removed. All details, descriptions, stories, experiences, etc about your sex life should be censored via NSFW text as described below. This is important because even small amounts of arousing text may cause some fapstronauts distress.

NSFW Text Mark any NSFW text with the following code:

[text I want to hide](/nsfw)

EXAMPLE: text I want to hide

NoFap Jargon Explained

Fapping: The male act of masturbation

Schlicking: The female act of masturbation

Edging: Masturbating without orgasm

Fapstronaut: A member of r/NoFap

NSFW: Not Safe For Work

NSFL: Not Safe For LIFE

PMO: Porn/Masturbation/Orgasm

PVO: Porn/Vibrator/Orgasm

ED: Erectile dysfunction

PE: Premature ejaculation

PIV: Penis in Vagina

YMMV: Your Mileage May Vary

Blue Petal: Female equivalent of blue balls

Disclaimer

Fapstronauts partake in the ultimate challenge at their own risk and understand that NoFap is largely pseudoscience with very little formal research available on the subject. NoFap is NOT a panacea and individual results will vary. Please do not look to fapstinence to cure all your social and physical ills. If you have other problems that have nothing to do with your sexual habits, they're still going to be there when you're done with a NoFap challenge.

If you have a physical or mental health concern, talk to a medical professional before partaking in a NoFap challenge. If masturbation or sex is a debilitating addiction for you please contact a medical professional and/or attend SAA meetings as these are probably preferable to an internet-based solution. If you are feeling depressed and/or are having suicidal thoughts, seek help immediately. Check out r/SuicideWatch or contact a hotline.

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