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'''Fapstinence''' is a [[ | '''Fapstinence''' or '''NoFap''' is a [[dating]] strategy used by low-T and [[love-shy]] men on the [[inceldom spectrum]] that consists of avoiding [[masturbation]] and pornography consumption. Fapstinents believe this will inevitably increase their T levels and thereby increase their [[confidence]] and consequently their ability to do [[cold approach]] or [[warm approach]] [[women]], and as such, help them to eventually [[deincelize]]. Some nofappers also believe this T increase would also affect their muscle or bones positively, i.e. using it as a [[looksmaxxing]] technique. | ||
== | NoFap forums have a large overlap with [[incel forums]] in terms of overall themes and characteristics of the forum users. | ||
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== Scientific evidence == | |||
The hype around fapstinence originated from a 2011 [[Reddit]] post to /r/TIL about a single Chinese study claiming fapstinence would boost T levels.<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/i514e/til_when_men_dont_masturbate_for_7_days_their/</ref><ref>Jiang M, Xin J, Zou Q, Shen JW (2003). "A research on the relationship between ejaculation and serum testosterone level in men". Journal of Zhejiang University Science A. 4 (2): 236–240. doi:10.1631/jzus.2003.0236.</ref> This study was, however, based on a tiny sample and there are other results actually demonstrating an ''increase'' in T levels following masturbation.<ref>https://theconversation.com/nofap-can-giving-up-masturbation-really-boost-mens-testosterone-levels-an-experts-view-157701</ref> The bulk of scientific research suggest masturbation is not harmful unless it is excessive or occurs in public.<ref>George R. Brown, MD (July 2019). "Overview of Sexuality". Merck Manuals Professional Version. Retrieved 4 March 2020.</ref> Pornography consumption is unlikely to cause inceldom,<ref>https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2378023121996854</ref> and even consumption of degenerate porn is unlikely to affect mental functioning as it is generally [[antifragility|hard to perturb]]. | |||
China appears to have a history of spreading propaganda about masturbation being harmful. In 2017, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) blamed overconsumption of fizzy drinks, computer gaming and masturbation for the poor health of young people.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-41039233</ref> | |||
==NoFap== | |||
Nofappers are a subset of the [[manosphere]] entirely focused on fapstinence. These nofappers often congregate on various platforms titled NoFap. They believe that semen-retention will help with [[confidence]] levels, assertiveness, success with dating, and other behaviors associated with being high-T. | Nofappers are a subset of the [[manosphere]] entirely focused on fapstinence. These nofappers often congregate on various platforms titled NoFap. They believe that semen-retention will help with [[confidence]] levels, assertiveness, success with dating, and other behaviors associated with being high-T. | ||
==No Nut November== | |||
Another subgroup of the fapstinence effort, is the group No Nut November. The main goal of this group is to avoid ejaculating for an entire month, typically the month of November. This month was largely randomly chosen, so there is no fixed commemoration. However, it has largely the same end goal as the other major fapstinence group, NoFap, although each adherent has slight differences in its manifestations. | Another subgroup of the fapstinence effort, is the group No Nut November. The main goal of this group is to avoid ejaculating for an entire month, typically the month of November. This month was largely randomly chosen, so there is no fixed commemoration. However, it has largely the same end goal as the other major fapstinence group, NoFap, although each adherent has slight differences in its manifestations. | ||
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