Driveshaft Engaged

[Driveshaft23 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Driveshaft23]

Decided to start a progress thread to help stay motivated. For those interested: I am in late 20s, have low EQ, premature ejaculation, very low libido, depression, social anxiety, generalized anxiety. Sexual problems since starting SSRIs ( 3 years ago ) have definitely hurt my confidence and kept me from escalating on dates. I do believe I had premature ejaculation before SSRI's however.

Last week I finally got off of SSRI's. My Dr thinks my low libido and sexual dysfunction is due to taking them and that I should start seeing more serious recovery when I get to week 2-3.

My plan is JP90, kegals several times a day, and edging. I have not had success with supplements in the past but I am using ginger pills. Also I am on finasteride for hair loss.

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This past week I went 5 PE sessions and tonight an off day. Main problems this week have been staying erect during PE. Have not started adding edging to the mix yet. Kegaling whenever I think about it throughout the day.

What needs work: hard staying at correct amount of EQ during PE. Also difficult finding time for all these exercises and edging. Been hitting PONR towards end of PE sessions so need to work on determining arousal levels and being more disciplined ( feel like I give in to wanting the rush ). Libido still feels low.

Successes: This morning I had morning wood EQ5, which is actually an achievement as I completely stopped having this since starting medication.

[Driveshaft23 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Driveshaft23]

Ended up taking 3 rest days in a row ( couldnt find time ) and then did PE saturday and today (sunday). Noticed libido and EQ is improving, likely a combination of PE and being off of psych meds (finally). Switched to ̶o̶r̶g̶a̶s̶m̶i̶c̶ organic coconut oil, it works a million times better than astroglide for this. Also made a rice sock. Planning on PE next 3 days.

What needs work: Still need to become more disciplined with refusing to hit PONR. I think it might be healthier to not finish at the end of every session. Also I have yet to make time for edging sessions and pre-E is another issue I need to face.

Successes: Starting to enjoy it more. Sounds silly but I always thought these long PE sessions felt like a chore, but now im treating it as a time to clear my head.
Already seeing length and girth newb gains but its mainly bc I was on nofap when I was on meds and that reduced the size. BPEL was at 6.75 today.

[Moose Tenderloin Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Moose Tenderloin]

Keep it up! I've only been here a short time and have found reading others success and just giving it an honest try. You will see results, consistency is key.

You got this!