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I get this too, either pocd or trauma while im trying to enjoy myself. Its the worst. Idk how to help but youre not alone

I also get this but it’s usually me saying “what if I’m forcing this” because my main OCD is ROCD and I get scared that I’m not attracted to my partner because I don’t get the butterflies I used to get when we first started dating, and I need to just know that long term relationships plateau and that’s ok.

I get this all the time Everytime I’m by myself doing it it just gets in the way then I tell myself I’m just gonna ignore it and continue to try enjoy myself and then it pops up when I’m finishing and then I regret it and get so upset after You’re not the only one and I’m not sure how to help because I need it too It’s so unfair we have to deal with this when it’s meant to be something to give us pleasure and for us to enjoy I enjoy doing it but that just makes it unenjoyable and disturbing

i don’t feel like porn can be a stress reliever. it’s unhealthy and i don’t think the brain should input that, especially on a regular basis because then it becomes a whole other thing. a compulsion of sorts, a habit, a hobby but it’s an empty hobby, you will never get anything from porn and i think it can be even more detrimental for people with ocd. is it possible that you can stop watching porn and just think of scenarios instead? i understand you’ll be missing out on dopamine but it’s cheap dopamine and isn’t actually helping you.