Participating in 'NoFap' techniques may lead to devastating mental health issues, a study suggests.
Born out of groups on Reddit, the 'NoFap' movement urges men to avoid masturbation to boost confidence, focus and even cure erectile dysfunction. Those who abide by the practice even call themselves 'Fapstronauts'.
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) surveyed 587 men who had taken part in the abstinence practice.
The UCLA scientists also found that many people on the online forums singing NoFap's praises were doing so with little scientific backing.
There is no scientifically-determined number for how often a man or woman should masturbate.
But medical professionals do urge people to undertake the habit occasionally, saying it can help to reduce stress, improve self-esteem and even, for men, reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
When people masturbate, it prompts the release of feel-good hormones — like oxytocin and endorphins — which boost mood.
There is also no figure for how often someone should have sex. But scientists have suggested to DailyMail.com that about once a week is best.
Part of the allure of NoFap is that it claims to treat a 'pornography addiction'.
But the scientists behind the study from the UCLA say there is no medical backing to claims made on such forums.
Abstaining from masturbating RAISES risk of anxiety and depression
Nice to have some good news form the medical community for a change.
Of course in the end you are only fucking yourself.....But keeping all of your stuff - not just half of it.
Born out of groups on Reddit, the 'NoFap' movement urges men to avoid masturbation to boost confidence, focus and even cure erectile dysfunction. Those who abide by the practice even call themselves 'Fapstronauts'.
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) surveyed 587 men who had taken part in the abstinence practice.
The UCLA scientists also found that many people on the online forums singing NoFap's praises were doing so with little scientific backing.
There is no scientifically-determined number for how often a man or woman should masturbate.
But medical professionals do urge people to undertake the habit occasionally, saying it can help to reduce stress, improve self-esteem and even, for men, reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
When people masturbate, it prompts the release of feel-good hormones — like oxytocin and endorphins — which boost mood.
There is also no figure for how often someone should have sex. But scientists have suggested to DailyMail.com that about once a week is best.
Part of the allure of NoFap is that it claims to treat a 'pornography addiction'.
But the scientists behind the study from the UCLA say there is no medical backing to claims made on such forums.
Abstaining from masturbating RAISES risk of anxiety and depression
Nice to have some good news form the medical community for a change.
Of course in the end you are only fucking yourself.....But keeping all of your stuff - not just half of it.
