uhm, yeah it still distorts neural connections in ur brain which causes u to think differently, besides it lowers ur dopamine levels which can cause social anxiety and depression, some studies also suggest decreased test but it returns to normal post 3 day of not masturbating so it’s widely debated. I like to think about the monkey analogy, in the wild there little to no recorded instances of monkeys jerking off, however in captivity it is regularly noticed that monkeys relief themselves, I think it’s a greate metaphor to human, as if you are at piece with yourself you don’t need to rely on external dopomine boosts such as alcohol drugs or self relieve, but again in terms of comparing it to porn, porn distorts your neural connections a lot more affecting your dopomine at a higher rate so it’s worst watching porn, but though there are potential mental benefits of jerking off, it’s overshadowed by its downsides, and I like to think about it more like a drug addiction where u become reliant on it, hope that helps

I believe completely restricting yourself from exploring masturbation without porn or imagery, which can be seen as self love and healthy, is detrimental to my journey to sobriety. Remember, sobriety looks different for everyone, be super honest with yourself.

Very interesting topic

If it’s excessive it’s bad. Studies show that masturbation in moderation is healthy/not unhealthy, porn is really what the problem lays