NoFap has been a useful tool for my recovery journey. It is a vibrant, positive, youthful community of PMO (pornography, masturbation, orgasm) addicts seeking to quit.
It's different from 12 Steps in some ways, primarily in that it isn't a program designed for the low-bottom chronic relapser. It can be a part of my 12 Step program as a true sex addict, but much of the materials and resources are aimed at the "problem user." That simply isn't me; I'm the hopelessly addicted type.
My favorite thing about this community though, is the wealth of scientific studies, videos, art, and fellowship. I will share some of those here.
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Ice Cold JT is a legend. He took this video down in 2024, along with some others, for unknown reasons. His videos have saved me many, many times. The humor, advice, and motivation from them is really special to me.
A wonderful person named ToddC2004 archived a bunch of his deleted videos here (Warning: Gdocs outside link).
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Terry Crews is a hero for recovering pornography addicts like myself. A Hollywood actor and celebrity, he had the courage to publicly share about his recovery in this video series.
(TW: mention of social media site name, some social issues)
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Gary Wilson
is a pioneer who devoted the end of his life to learning and educating people about the science of pornography addiction. Many millions of people have viewed this video and respect his secular, no-nonsense approach.
He and his wife founded Your Brain On Porn and he is loved and remembered by many.
My favorite quote of his:
“The malicious censorship tactics of the porn industry and its sexology allies curb scientific and public debate. Just as Big Tobacco once did, they distract the public from the well-documented risks of porn’s harm to both users and those it exploits.”
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Rob Mulder is another NoFap giant who makes great videos about his journey with pornogaphy addiction. Some have triggering images for me; I'm happy this one does not. I got some early sobriety by watching this video every day!
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Additional Resources
- Your Brain On Porn
A website devoted to scientific studies and research on pornography
(TW: Charged content. Outside Link) - Fight The New Drug
A secular youth movement against the harms of the pornography / sex trafficking industry
(TW: Charged content. Outside Link)
