These benefits are from reddit No-Fap community.
https://www.reddit.com/r/NoFap/comments/2trzct/in_need_of_motivation_an_accurate_list_of_nofap/
A blatant copy/paste from the dead r/semenretention, but posted because the listed benefits are - in my experience - all spot on.
Abstaining from PMO may lead to:
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- Clarity of mind, no mental clutter
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- Better stamina in sports
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- Absence of depression, as in “there’s actually nothing wrong with me”
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- Better short term memory, grasp conversations, sharp and clear mind
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- Feeling worthy of hottest girls
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- Interacting with people goes from nuisance to fun activity
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- Facial hair grows faster
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- Music sounds better
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- Being cool with awkward situations
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- Past events are remembered better
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- Movies watched in one sitting, rather than interrupting it with distractions
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- Feeling of being really alive and feeling of having/being a powerful spirit
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- Better looking skin
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- Free, genuine belly laugh
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- Appreciation and admiration of women’s inner and outer beauty
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- Less sleep is needed to feel rested
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- Much less irritability
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- Destructive erections
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- Improved chest, neck and shoulders musculature (without exercise in a particular case)
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- Vibrant and alive looking eyes
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- Voice is now clear
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- Reduced rage and anger
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- Movies, novels and art are appreciated much more
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- Better dream recollection
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- More wisdom on various subjects, without actually studying them. As in mind gets better at making connections.
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- Easier to get up in the morning
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- Like Neo in the Matrix, getting heightened senses and intuition
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- Enjoying company of kids and older folks
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- No more craving for sugar and alcohol
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- Urge to expand your mind
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- No more angry outbursts around the family
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- “Annoying” things females do are now appreciated
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- A tangible magnetic connection with chicks
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- Chores are now easier to perform
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- Seeing “big picture” in life better
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- Ability to look at women and feel her, sense if her energy is good or bad
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- Ability to relate chicks like friends and seeing them flock to you
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- Nothing stresses you out anymore
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- Men respect you more
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- Men flinch in your presence
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- Sexual Stamina
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- Gives you magnetic personality
Quitting PMO in exchange for the above mentioned benefits? I’m fairly certain there are no better deals to be found.