discussion How do you moderate your porn consumption?

[sullys]

During the summer I get so bored that it's basically all I do. Once ski/snowboard season kicks in, I go almost every day, so the motivation goes away. Any time I try to force myself to stop, the denial just turns me on more, a cruel twist of reality.

feel that.

 

[kama77]

Some good advice here so far. Thanks for responding everyone.

 

[MasterShifufff]

never tried to moderate it

 

[sullys]

Easy. When my wrist hurts, or my skin peels, then it is time for a break.

The pain will keep me in line.

No, I don't ever plan on quitting porn. It comes and goes in waves, sometimes I look at a lot (whatever that is), and sometimes I don't look at it for a long time.

This is the way

 

[exerp]

Getting myself to ejaculate as quickly as I can usually helps to end porn sessions faster so less time spent with porn that way.

 

[peretonazz]

After i started a new hobby, my time spent "wasted" on porn went down a lot. I recommend looking for something to occupy yourself. A simple one you can start anywhere is working out or biking

 

[User_98650]

After i started a new hobby, my time spent "wasted" on porn went down a lot. I recommend looking for something to occupy yourself. A simple one you can start anywhere is working out or biking

I watched a video that talked about using a method similar for quitting smoking where you would purposely occupy the time you spent smoking with something else so that it would help ween you off. Don't smoke but it sounded like it'd maybe work.

 

[Mr.Nobody]

Easy. When my wrist hurts, or my skin peels, then it is time for a break.

The pain will keep me in line.

No, I don't ever plan on quitting porn. It comes and goes in waves, sometimes I look at a lot (whatever that is), and sometimes I don't look at it for a long time.

I feel this on a personal level lmao

 

[menman123]

Honestly, its just figuring out how to distract yourself with something else until the urge goes away.
Being in public helps with that lol

 

[DarEx947]

personally i try to set timers. Cause if i didn't I wouldn't ever get any work done.

 

[User_111574]

Work, household chores, hobbies, reading books, watching regular movies all impose certain limitations.

 

[User_131536]

Night time only and I have to call it quits before midnight, I used to do go all night and it left me sleep deprived.

 

[hadam]

I just don't. I wouldn't call myself an addict tho, I don't do it that prequently. I view it as a reward for a hard work, something to chill out with.

 

[Raziell]

I've tried to quit many times but always failed. Perhaps is it a better goal to just try to moderate it?

What methods or types of thoughts do you practice to moderate the amount of time you spend on porn/visual novels/games?

Do you plan on ever quitting entirely?

Life gets in the way. Chores and work keep me busy a lot. Pets and family as well. Other times I need to hit something so I might play a fighting game or madden. Find enough distractions away from the pc and you will be fine. If you feel you are addicted look at it this way. Does the addiction make you happy? Does it harm other aspects of your life? If the answers were yes and no then why change a thing? Beat it while it still works is my motto.

 

[tritus]

I've tried to quit many times but always failed. Perhaps is it a better goal to just try to moderate it?

What methods or types of thoughts do you practice to moderate the amount of time you spend on porn/visual novels/games?

Do you plan on ever quitting entirely?

Try to occupy yourself with other things, sports, going out, working, gaming or just talking to other people.
This way you avoid feeling these urges

 

[vandura]

The stars have to align before I have both the time and privacy to watch actual porn. Will I ever quit? Some completely different stars would have to align for that to happen.

 

[DeusX]

I used to masturbate twice daily. It got to the point where I was playing a VN or watching porn to get in the mood, because it was like a routine to do it first thing when I wake up and last thing before I sleep. Eventually I just decided that I wouldn't watch porn or play a VN until I was already in the mood. That's what has happened me to moderate

 

[ICEMAN]

Moderating any type of media consumption usually comes down to setting personal boundaries and being mindful of how it affects your time and well-being. For many, it’s about balance—ensuring that it doesn’t interfere with other important aspects of life.

 

[TheHunter]

I do have a partner but I still play some VNs from time to time, especially the ones that I like get updated

 

[vandura]

Unfortunately, my old ass body moderates my brain.