Opinion needed .

why is masturbation a problem, if not done excessively and/or compulsary?

Reset bro. The problem isn't just porn, its also masturbation

I don't think it should be a reset per se. the „suffering“ and alongside the pressure from it comes from porn consumption and the feeling of stress after masturbation in this context (I assume). masturbation in itself is neither physically nor psychologically problematic. it even has numerous health-promoting aspects. I would therefore say that a „discharge“ is not considered a relapse per se, but only in the context of porn consumption (given that the goal of your path is quitting porn). is your goal a nofap, then you would have to reset consistently. at least in my understanding.

I’d say if you didn’t watch, no need to reset, nevertheless, as with me the goal is to overcome/conquer lust in all its forms, masturbation/self-pleasure included, so we must refine the goal to be better men. And the best men God created us to be.

Think about it (as long as you don’t do it again)… if and when you go 800 days clean it’s not gonna matter if you slipped up once and didn’t even watch. If it happens again tho reset that thing

I did the same thing. I am not going to reset because not watching porn and jerking off is still improvement from where I was. It’s important to be strict on yourself but if you don’t aknowledge small improvements you’ll never give your brain the reassurance it needs to keep going. In addition, resetting the timer back to 0 makes me feel like ah might as well watch porn one more time before I start all over again. If you were a mountain and you fell a few steps down but not all the way. would you go back to the beginning and restart or get right back up to where you already were and keep going.

I think reset bro. Jerking off is releasing your masculine energy into the world. Weakening the masculine source. If I was in your situation anyways I’d reset. If you didn’t watch porn for 9 days. You can definitely not jerk off either. I know it’s hard but you can do better man and I think you know you can too🙏.

I think you should reset, but if you don't, just don't watch porn again