NoFap April 2012 Survey - Summary Results

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Demographic Information - Basic
Age
22 22 26 28 22 17 26 16 25 15 25 32 26 32 22 28 16 14 21 30 21 26 17 24 20 26 17 24 30 17 21 30 20 20 21 21 27 17 19 24 23 19 20 19 21 17 24 18 18 18 20
Sex & Gender
Male 1468 97%
Female 38 3%
Transsexual MtF (post-op) 0 0%
Transsexual FtM (post-op) 0 0%
Transgender MtF (pre-op / no-op) 1 0%
Transgender FtM (pre-op / no-op) 2 0%
Relationship status
Married 68 5%
Cohabiting 28 2%
In a relationship (sexually active) 209 14%
In a relationship (not sexually active) 76 5%
Between romantic relationships 513 34%
Never been in a romantic relationship 606 40%
Permanently celibate (monk/ascetic/Catholic priest/etc.) 9 1%
If you are CURRENTLY in a relationship, how long has that relationship lasted?
Less than 1 month 28 2%
1 month to 3 months 45 3%
3 months to 6 months 40 3%
6 months to 1 year 40 3%
1 year to 2 years 72 5%
2 years to 5 years 90 6%
More than 5 years 71 5%
N/A: Not currently in a relationship 1032 68%
Religion
Atheist 628 42%
Agnostic / Apathetic 301 20%
Buddhist 37 2%
Christian - Black Protestant 4 0%
Christian - Catholic (any) 113 7%
Christian - Evangelical Protestant 79 5%
Christian - Mainline / General Protestant 146 10%
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Hindu 13 1%
Jewish 12 1%
Muslim 41 3%
New Age 8 1%
Pagan 7 0%
Other 120 8%
Sexual History
How many sexual partners have you had in your life?
Virgin 10 or more
0 - Virgin 696 46%
1 228 15%
2 145 10%
3 97 6%
4 68 5%
5 50 3%
6 36 2%
7 25 2%
8 18 1%
9 15 1%
10 - 10 or more 131 9%
Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
I am a MAN who likes to have sex with women. 1368 91%
I am a WOMAN who likes to have sex with men. 30 2%
GAY: I am a man who likes to have sex with men. 15 1%
LESBIAN: I am a woman who likes to have sex with women. 0 0%
BISEXUAL: I like to have sex with people of any gender. 41 3%
ASEXUAL: I am not particularly interested in having sex. 7 0%
QUESTIONING: I am uncertain of my sexual identity. 38 3%
Other 10 1%
On average, how often do you CURRENTLY participate in sexual activity with a partner?
Two or more times a day 5 0%
About once a day 11 1%
About 3 - 5 times a week 67 4%
About 1 - 2 times a week 138 9%
About every other week 86 6%
About once a month 68 5%
Less than once a month 151 10%
No sexual experience in last 6 months 307 20%
NEVER had any sexual experience (virgin) 661 44%
INCLUDING FOREPLAY, how long, in minutes, does a typical sex act last for you, from beginning to end?
35 180 30 40 60 25 20 60 15 60 60 40 25 25 120 25 45 80 5 60 40 30 28 60 20 30 60 60 35 60 60 30 40 20 30 60
hours 45 60 30 19 45 40 65 20 15 100 120+ 45 10 45 45 60 60 25 20 30 40 40 15 60 20 60 15 60 25 40
minute ...
What is the average length of time, in minutes, between the time you first PENETRATE your romantic partner and the time you achieve orgasm?
15 10 15 7 30 10 3 5 5 20 45 20 10 12 10 5 3 2 30 5 7 20 15 15 15 30 30 30 120 15 15 15 8 20 10 30 8 5
minutes 20 10 4 6 15 n/a 5 I don't usually achieve it, ED problems. 10 20 7 20 10 20 30 15 6 8 40 15 10 I don't
orgas ...
Were you, at the time you began your attempt at fapstinence, experiencing any of the following sexual dysfunctions, whether intermittently or regularly?
Erectile dysfunction (E.D) 352 29%
Premature ejactulation 164 13%
Disinterest in sex with gender of preference 320 26%
Inability / difficulty orgasming during intercourse 336 27%
Decreased genital sensitivity or sexual pleasure 497 41%
No, I was not experiencing any of these conditions. 459 38%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Referring to the previous question: if you WERE experiencing one of the above disorders when you started NoFap, have your symptoms improved?
Yes: they are gone 63 4%
Yes: they have improved 205 14%
Unclear based on recent sexual activities 157 10%
No: they are just as bad 13 1%
No: they have gotten worse 7 0%
Not sure: have not had sexual experience since beginning NoFap 319 21%
N/A: I was not experiencing these symptoms, and/or I am a virgin. 615 41%
What is the interpersonal sex act in which you most FREQUENTLY PARTICIPATE?
Vaginal penetration: man-on-top 393 26%
Vaginal penetration: woman-on-top 79 5%
Vaginal penetration: rear-entry (doggy-style) 55 4%
Vaginal penetration (all other) 48 3%
Oral (any) 89 6%
Anal penetration 6 0%
Manual stimulation (mutual masturbation / handjob / fingering) 87 6%
Frottage (dry humping) 19 1%
Not Sure 49 3%
N/A: Virgin 635 42%
Other 49 3%
What is the interpersonal sex act in which you most EASILY ORGASM?
Vaginal penetration: man-on-top 215 14%
Vaginal penetration: woman-on-top 90 6%
Vaginal penetration: rear-entry (doggy-style) 223 15%
Vaginal penetration (all other) 18 1%
Oral (any) 67 4%
Anal penetration 26 2%
Manual stimulation (mutual masturbation / handjob / fingering) 77 5%
Frottage (dry humping) 10 1%
Not Sure 86 6%
N/A: Virgin 637 42%
Other 60 4%
How many children do you have?
None 10 or more
0 - None 1450 96%
1 20 1%
2 11 1%
3 6 0%
4 4 0%
5 1 0%
6 0 0%
7 0 0%
8 0 0%
9 0 0%
10 - 10 or more 1 0%
Including your current marriage, how many times have you been married?
Never 10 or more
0 - Never 1396 93%
1 74 5%
2 9 1%
3 1 0%
4 1 0%
5 0 0%
6 0 0%
7 0 0%
8 0 0%
9 0 0%
10 - 10 or more 0 0%
Have you ever visited a prostitute or purchased sexual services?
Yes 121 8%
No 1377 91%
Masturbation / Porn History
Before you began cutting down on fapping, about how often did you masturbate?
4 or more times per day 60 4%
2 - 3 times per day 457 30%
Once per day 532 35%
3 - 5 times per week 352 23%
1 - 2 times per week 79 5%
About once every two weeks 14 1%
About once a month 6 0%
I've never masturbated. I'm not sure why I'm even taking this survey. 6 0%
How old were you when you started masturbating?
9 or younger 134 9%
10 116 8%
11 219 15%
12 355 24%
13 340 23%
14 208 14%
15 73 5%
16 24 2%
17 14 1%
18 4 0%
19 or older 17 1%
Before you began cutting down on pornography use, about how many hours per week would you spend viewing or reading pornography?
More than 24 hours per week 36 2%
16 - 23 hours per week 79 5%
Less than one hour per week 115 8%
I did not regularly view or read any pornography. 38 3%
How old were you when you started deliberately viewing pornography?
9 or younger 56 4%
10 69 5%
11 114 8%
12 249 17%
13 286 19%
14 275 18%
15 197 13%
16 124 8%
17 54 4%
18 37 2%
19 or older 37 2%
Before joining /r/NoFap, for how long had you believed your masturbation and/or pornography consumption was a problem habit for you?
Less than a day: I saw the FAQ / the front page / YBOP, and decided then I had a problem.
Less than a month
Less than six months
About 1 - 2 years
About 3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
I do not, and did not, view my masturbation or pornography as problem habits. I'm here for the challenge / as an experiment / other
Did your tastes in pornography change over time?
My tastes did not change significantly. 497 33%
My tastes became increasingly "extreme" or "deviant", and this caused me to feel shame or stress. 484 32%
My tastes became increasingly "extreme" or "deviant", but this did NOT cause me to feel shame or stress. 360 24%
My tastes became "tamer" and more "vanilla". 64 4%
Don't know 98 6%
Fapstinence History
How long have you been involved with /r/NoFap?
Less than a week 414 27%
Less than a month 330 22%
About 1 - 3 months 415 28%
About 4 - 6 months 180 12%
More than 6 months 72 5%
Don't know 13 1%
N/A: Not involved with /r/NoFap 84 6%
How many DAYS has it been since you last masturbated to orgasm?
207 10 1 12 7 1 4
days 3 80 3 7 1 9 4 1 30 41 1 5 50 4 7 68 9 2 3 21 23 5 7 10 4 14 15 5 9 0 5 3 23 1 6 6 1 31 1 43 5 8 2 7 14 20 9 12 3 28 7 7 32 8 71 6 8 21 1 7 2 10
week 7700 7 just now 2 7 7 21 days 69 5 27 22 2 55 21 6 weeks. 89 98 49 4 3 0 7 3 6 140 1 2 70 8 8 4 5 7 5 110 1 21 10 3 Weeks 10 5 15 3 1 ...
Since you began trying to cut down on fapping, what is the largest number of days you have gone without masturbating to orgasm?
207 10 120 12 7 7 7 6 80 0 7 22 9 7 14 30 41 7 5 50 4 14 68 14 15 10 21 70 3 14 38 12 45 15 14 144 0 5 2
months 23 7 6 40 14 31 9 43 23 60 3 16 23 20 14 12 8 42 21 7 32 8 71 5 23 21 8 14 8 20 41 104 43 7700 26 7 38 7 7 21 days 69 9 4 22 2 55 21 6
weeks. This is my longest streak 89 98 ...
Referring to the previous question, did this record-setting streak begin before or after you joined /r/NoFap?
Before 697 46%
After 785 52%
Are you CURRENTLY attempting a NoFap challenge?
Yes 1259 83%
No: I would like to, but I can't right now. 27 2%
No: I've completed my challenge, and am no longer trying to fapstain. 11 1%
No: I'm trying the once-a-week plan or similar pattern of moderate fapping. 56 4%
No: I'm trying to cut down before going the full "cold turkey". 47 3%
No: I'm just here as an observer. 67 4%
Other 42 3%
During your lifetime, about how many times have you broken a resolution you made to not masturbate?
400 50 5 10 0 0 500 1 10 2 2 1 1 50 40 3 0 2 0 0 8 1 1 10 4 3 2 0 10 5 5 20 0 5 3 0 0 Never 2 dozens 0 1 3 17 5 4 24 100 Twice 100+ 4 5 50 1 4 hundreds
sure 4 0 1 150 15 50 1 8 15 0 100 12 8 25 0 Twice 1 3 0 1 10 hundreds 10 a
few 0 2 0 29 0 3 15 100 1 2 5 2 10 10 0 10 50 500 5 8 0 50 3 100 5 4? ...
The LAST time you masturbated, how many days had you gone without masturbating?
8 14 9 4 1 2 1 20 2 7 9 0 7 9 2 3 1 0 1 3 9 1 7 8 6 0 1 10 4 9 15 6 144 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 4 1 1 3 1 3 1 14 2 7 5 7 3 1 0 32 1 14 1 23 1 1 10 1 20 11
a day 26 8 8 1 2 about 10 14 The last time i masturbated was six weeks ago. 3 0 3 2 3 0 2 2 3 30 14 2 6 12 0 7 1 10 110 0 7 10 1 ...
Do you CURRENTLY exercise regularly and vigorously ?
Yes 793 53%
No 707 47%
Fapstinence Attitudes
Do you believe MASTURBATION is healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy for EVERYONE 255 17%
Healthy for most people, unhealthy for a few people (less than 20%) 335 22%
Unhealthy for some people, healthy/fun/good for some others 380 25%
Unhealthy for most people, but healthy for a few people (less than 20%) 105 7%
Unhealthy for EVERYONE 153 10%
Don't know 268 18%
Do you believe PORNOGRAPHY (especially INTERNET PORNOGRAPHY) is healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy for EVERYONE 32 2%
Healthy for most people, unhealthy for a few people (less than 20%) 115 8%
Unhealthy for some people, healthy/fun/good for some others 296 20%
Unhealthy for most people, but healthy for a few people (less than 20%) 319 21%
Unhealthy for EVERYONE 605 40%
Don't know 130 9%
When it comes to pornography and masturbation, do you consider yourself an addict?
Yes, I am addicted to pornography and/or masturbation. 908 60%
No. There are addicts out there, but I am not one of them. 454 30%
No. There is no such thing as pornography or masturbation addiction. 9 1%
Not sure / don't care 124 8%
Which of the following actions would cause you to reset your badge? (Check all that apply.)
You masturbate to orgasm using pornography 1429 97%
You masturbate to orgasm WITHOUT using pornography 1269 86%
You edge (aka masturbate, but not to orgasm). 626 42%
You view explicit pornography, but don't edge or masturbate. 568 38%
You view non-pornographic material in a deliberate attempt to arouse yourself. 355 24%
You engage in deliberate, vivid sexual fantasy. 257 17%
You give yourself an orgasm using only sexual fantasy (and no touch). 672 45%
You have a wet dream. 40 3%
You have sex with a prostitute. 694 47%
You masturbate during anonymous phone sex or cybersex. 1086 73%
You masturbate with a significant other via Skype or on the phone. 744 50%
You have an orgasm in the actual company of a sexual partner. 154 10%
Other 27 2%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
In your opinion, how have fapstinence and NoFap impacted your life?
1 - Very negatively 5 0%
2 14 1%
3 457 30%
4 560 37%
5 - Very positively 425 28%
Very negatively Very positively
Would you ever recommend fapstinence or /r/NoFap to a friend?
Not a chance Definitely
1 - Not a chance 102 7%
2 74 5%
3 239 16%
4 353 23%
5 - Definitely 698 46%
Here is some space to offer any further comments or information about NoFap.
Currently in a very committed, monogamous, straight, live in, sexual relationship. Trying No-Fap to see if it will increase pleasure in sex with my boyfriend Just started today.
YAAY I really think the nofap sidebar should make mention of the benefits of no-orgasms. Having read recently (via reuniting.info and /r/karezza) about orgasm hangovers, the effects of
orgasming on interpersonal relationships as well as on one's own motivation, etc, I feel a lot more like I'm moving toward something positive instead of away from something negative. I'm also using
the NoFap challenge to sort out some thi ...
Fapstinence Effects
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Self-
confidence
Large Increase 380 25%
Modest Increase 700 46%
Stay the Same / N.A. 304 20%
Modest Decrease 2 0%
Large Decrease 2 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Energy &
motivation
Large Decrease 4 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Productivity
& free time
Large Decrease 2 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Sexual
attractiveness
Large Decrease 5 0%
forwardness (willingness to talk / flirt / date)
Large Decrease 5 0%
violence (temptation to rape/abuse)
Large Decrease 102 7%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Respect for
women (or other potential sexual partners)
Large Decrease 7 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? -
Appreciation of physical beauty
Large Decrease 2 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Sense of
satisfaction (at having completed a major challenge
Large Decrease 3 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Erectile
Dysfunction (E.D.)
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Premature
Ejaculation (P.E.)
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Euphoria /
giddiness
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Depression
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Tranquility
and/or "deep-seated happiness"
Large Decrease 8 1%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Insomnia
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Respect of
peers
Large Decrease 3 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Religious
satisfaction (pleasure at having followed professed religious beliefs)
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Moral
satisfaction (pleasure at being a good and/or rational human being, regardless of religion)
Large Decrease 5 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Knowledge
of own strengths and limitations
Large Decrease 0 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Pleasure
during sexual intercourse
Large Decrease 2 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Risk of
prostate cancer
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Pimples /
acne
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Self-control
or self-mastery
Large Decrease 3 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Secondary
effects of addiction (unemployment, injured relationships, etc.)
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Withdrawal
symptoms (often flu-like)
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Creativity
Large Decrease 1 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Emotional
connection with sexual partner(s)
Large Decrease 4 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Ability to
orgasm with a sexual partner
Large Decrease 1 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Anger /
outrage
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Emotional
sensitivity
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? -
Appreciation of non-physical beauty (e.g. music, landscapes, art, math)
Large Decrease 3 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Social skills
Large Decrease 0 0%
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Other
MENTAL consequences not listed
When you FIRST STARTED NoFap, did you expect the following factors in your life to increase, decrease, or stay the same, as a result of NoFap? - Other
PHYSICAL consequences not listed
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Self-confidence
Large Decrease 2 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Energy & motivation
Large Decrease 5 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Productivity & free time
Large Decrease 2 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Sexual attractiveness
Large Decrease 3 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Sexual forwardness (willingness to talk / flirt / date)
Large Decrease 2 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Sexual violence (temptation to rape/abuse)
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Respect for women (or other potential sexual partners)
Large Decrease 6 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Appreciation of physical beauty
Large Decrease 1 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Sense of satisfaction (at having completed a major challenge
Large Decrease 2 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Erectile Dysfunction (E.D.)
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Premature Ejaculation (P.E.)
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Euphoria / giddiness
Large Decrease 9 1%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Depression
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Tranquility and/or "deep-seated happiness"
Large Decrease 6 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Insomnia
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Respect of peers
Large Decrease 1 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Religious satisfaction (pleasure at having followed professed religious
beliefs)
Large Decrease 9 1%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Moral satisfaction (pleasure at being a good and/or rational human
being, regardless of religion)
Large Decrease 3 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Knowledge of own strengths and limitations
Large Decrease 1 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Pleasure during sexual intercourse
Large Decrease 2 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Risk of prostate cancer
Large Increase 6 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Pimples / acne
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Self-control or self-mastery
Large Decrease 2 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Secondary effects of addiction (unemployment, injured relationships,
etc.)
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Withdrawal symptoms (often flu-like)
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Creativity
Large Decrease 1 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Emotional connection with sexual partner(s)
Large Decrease 3 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Ability to orgasm with a sexual partner
Large Decrease 3 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Anger / outrage
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Emotional sensitivity
Large Decrease 7 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Appreciation of non-physical beauty (e.g. music, landscapes, art, math)
Large Decrease 1 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Social skills
Large Decrease 1 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Other MENTAL consequences not listed
Large Decrease 4 0%
As of today, how much of an effect has fapstinence ACTUALLY had on these factors? - Other PHYSICAL consequences not listed
Large Decrease 3 0%
Do you believe that the effects YOU EXPERIENCED from fapstinence were more the direct result of abstaining from masturbation, or more the result of the
placebo effect?
Entirely placebo 10 1%
Mostly placebo 62 4%
Roughly equal parts placebo and abstinence 424 28%
Mostly fapstinence 461 31%
Entirely fapstinence 119 8%
Don't know / don't care 278 18%
During your current or most recent streak, have you experienced, or are you now experiencing, the "surge"?
Yes 451 30%
No 399 26%
Unsure 435 29%
N/A: I'm not a NoFapper. 76 5%
If you experienced the "surge," around what day of your streak did it begin and end? - Start
1 - 7 262 17%
8 - 14 219 15%
15 - 21 34 2%
After day 21 14 1%
N/A 691 46%
If you experienced the "surge," around what day of your streak did it begin and end? - End
1 - 7 40 3%
8 - 14 169 11%
15 - 21 111 7%
After day 21 45 3%
N/A 808 54%
During your current or most recent streak, have you experienced, or are you now experiencing, "flatlining"?
Yes: once 162 11%
Yes: more than once 218 14%
No 491 33%
Unsure 385 26%
N/A: I'm not a NoFapper 85 6%
If you experienced a flatline, around what day of your streak did it begin and end? - Start
1 - 29 297 20%
30 - 59 73 5%
60 - 90 17 1%
After day 90 1 0%
N/A 790 52%
If you experienced a flatline, around what day of your streak did it begin and end? - End
1 - 29 135 9%
30 - 59 79 5%
60 - 90 37 2%
After day 90 11 1%
N/A 898 60%
During your current or most recent streak, have you experienced, or are you now experiencing, a period of extreme genital sensitivity?
Yes 235 16%
No 764 51%
Unsure 265 18%
N/A: I'm not a NoFapper. 80 5%
If you experienced a period of extreme genital sensitivity, around what day of your streak did it begin and end? - Start
1 - 74 205 14%
75 - 124 18 1%
125 - 165 1 0%
After day 165 0 0%
N/A 922 61%
If you experienced a period of extreme genital sensitivity, around what day of your streak did it begin and end? - End
1 - 74 100 7%
75 - 124 15 1%
125 - 165 4 0%
After day 165 4 0%
N/A 1006 67%
Advanced Demographics
Race / Ethnicity
Asian 86 6%
Black 27 2%
Caucasian 1090 72%
Hispanic 60 4%
Indian 38 3%
Middle Eastern 29 2%
Native American 3 0%
Non-Caucasian European 26 2%
No predominant ethnicity (mixed race) 68 5%
Other 82 5%
How frequently do you attend religious services?
More than once a week 98 6%
Once a week 165 11%
1 - 3 times a month 65 4%
1 - 2 times a year 152 10%
Less than once a year 114 8%
Never 784 52%
Don't know 12 1%
Employment Status
Employed for wages 406 27%
Self-employed 60 4%
Out of work and looking for work 93 6%
Out of work and not looking for work 26 2%
Homemaker 3 0%
Student 843 56%
Retired 1 0%
Unable to work 14 1%
Educational attainment
High school 366 24%
Some college 446 30%
Associates degree 53 4%
Bachelors degree 420 28%
Masters degree 95 6%
Doctoral / professional degree (PhD, MD, JD, etc.) 23 2%
Did not complete high school 30 2%
Very approximately, where do you live?
Africa 7 0%
Antarctica 1 0%
Asia - China 3 0%
Asia - Japan 3 0%
Asia - The Middle East (Roughly from Turkey to Pakistan) 8 1%
Asia - India 10 1%
Asia - Russia 1 0%
Asia - Southeast Asia 11 1%
Asia - Other 3 0%
Australia 76 5%
Europe - Eastern 57 4%
Europe - Western 323 21%
North America - Canada 131 9%
North America - Mexico, Central America, & Carribean 14 1%
North America - Other 4 0%
United States - Midwest 173 11%
United States - Northeast 192 13%
United States - West 241 16%
United States - South 166 11%
United States - Alaska, Hawaii, and Other Territories 6 0%
South America 18 1%
What is your total annual household income?
Less than $25,000 379 25%
$25,000 to $49,999 245 16%
$50,000 to $74,999 153 10%
$75,000 to $99,999 108 7%
$100,000 to $124,999 98 6%
$125,000 to $149,999 45 3%
$150,000 or more 86 6%
Don't know 322 21%
Politically, which philosophy best describes your views?
Staunch conservative 28 2%
Leaning conservative 106 7%
Staunch progressive / liberal 138 9%
Leaning progressive / liberal 302 20%
Libertarian (conservative-leaning) 129 9%
Libertarian (progressive-leaning) 207 14%
Swing voter 53 4%
Not politically engaged 398 26%
Other 148 10%
Social Outlook
These are from the U.S. government's National Survey of Family Growth, and are thus fairly standard questions on wide-reaching sex surveys. Do you agree or disagree with the following
controversial statements?
"A young couple should not live together unless married."
Strongly agree 93 6%
Agree 153 10%
Disagree 466 31%
Strongly disagree 660 44%
Don't know / not sure 74 5%
"It is all right for unmarried 16-year-olds to have sexual intercourse if they have strong affection for each other."
Agree 571 38%
Disagree 222 15%
"Any sexual act between consenting adults is all right."
Agree 544 36%
Disagree 154 10%
If it turns out that you never have any children, how would you react?
N/A: I have (or have had) children 38 3%
I would be greatly bothered 462 31%
I would be somewhat bothered 338 22%
I would be a little bothered 192 13%
I would have neutral feelings about it 220 15%
I would be relieved and/or happy 79 5%
Don't know 114 8%
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