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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.

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Badges Day Counter - Obtain Here

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" will promptly be removed.

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

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[–]DrInMyMind32 days 4 points5 points ago

Seriously, who knew that a stupid yellow circle with a number would make me feel proud and motivated. Obviously not the reason for not fapping, but hey, whatever works, right?

[–]thepower9953 days 1 point2 points ago

Thats the best bit, it reminds you what you will lose if you relapse, and of course gives you a reminder as to what you have achieved

[–]0newinged13 days 0 points1 point ago

or it just gives you a way to keep count without having to think about it every day. i try to forget NoFap as much as possible without relapsing. makes the process much much easier.

[–]Ambassador_throwaway22 days 4 points5 points ago

We were on the same counter boat. I relapsed a few days ago. Now I see how far I could've been. Disappointed but just a bump on the road, have reset and back on.

[–]wiseguyhobbes13 days 3 points4 points ago

I made that face once upon a time.. I think I was out west.

[–]GreenCardMe2 days 2 points3 points ago

yep.

[–]odat_atatime7 days 2 points3 points ago

haha! Awesome.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

The counter is extremely useful. A visualisation of your achievements is so helpful; that sense of pride in yourself makes you more determined not too ruin it.

[–]bad_guy_steve9 days 2 points3 points ago

big numbers are the best

[–]chopsuey3429 days 2 points3 points ago

One week, reporting

[–]nanltech10 days 2 points3 points ago

Love that gif

[–]iAmJimmyHoffa24 days 1 point2 points ago

The most gratifying feeling ever.

[–]TimmyBash23 days 0 points1 point ago