This is not hardmode at all. You are doing the P and M part perfectly but avoid multiple orgasms. Sex is prohibited in hard mode it’s just a normal mode.
In Semen Retention you have to go completely Monk Mode to see the differences.
You’re doing nofap well , just try to reduce multiple orgasms at once.
This post itself can be triggering…
Agreed on it not being Hardmode, but I would argue it’s still retaining.
Going completely monk to get the benefits of SR is just a theory. Some people even think a sexual thought will “reset” you. I personally don’t agree.
I feel I am retaining. I’ve also had no nocturnal emissions.
The feeling however is that of retaining. I know what relapse feels like, and I haven’t experienced it, but I guess it’s up to the individual in the end to set their standards.
To me SR is just that, retaining your semen inside. Then you have no P and M, and hard more as seperate levels.
Don’t read it.
And honestly, what kind of a man are you if you use the word “triggering”
That shouldn’t be in your vocabulary.
Retaining varies from person to person and you just can’t say completely Monk is just a theory.
You are doing absolutely fine it is counted as a hard mode obviously no. You are getting orgasms constantly it’s more than a normal mode.
And obviously retaining is your choice. For you it’s retaining then it’s completely fine.
For most people in the SR (semen retention) community, retaining would refer to retaining your semen inside your body, so someone having non O sex would be considered to retain better than someone doing hard mode but having nocturnal emissions.
Some argue that even having sexual thoughts will release semen into your urine, but this is only a theory as there is no studies done on this.
When I say monk mode is a theory, I’m talking about it being a theory in regards to it being the best way to practice this type of thing.
I think every way is worth a go at some point and the person can decide what’s best for them.
My way is to have sex while retaining, and it’s been good so far.
Fine bro…if it suits u then it’s alright.
At the end , the main purpose of SR is to live life at the fullest. Be happy and cherish every moment. Keep going…
Was stopped on the street by two very attractive (but very drunk) girls. They wanted “directions” and were physically all over me. I played along a bit, but went with my gut and didn’t persue it beyond that fun interaction.
Some thing I noticed:
I was tired and just finished work, but I was making an effort to walk straight and look confident even though inside I felt like slumping over a bit. I have a feeling this contributed to them approaching.
I notice in general when women are really drunk / high they become very forward and throw themselves at me. Now, I’m not bad looking, but there are more attractive guys to throw themselves on. I have a hunch it has something to do with pheromones maybe, because some of these girls were literally smelling me and putting their faces in me.
It could also be that the alcohol / drugs simply allows them to express their attraction, kinda like when a guy gets beer goggles. Since I’m not the best looking guy, there might be a barrier for them to like me, but once their inhibition is down, they are free to go for it, and just feel the attraction / energy / pheromones.
Interesting night to report.
I went out to a club. Many girls talking to me, giving me some eye contact, but everytime I made a move they would completely back off.
I ended up just dancing on my own, but girls would still dance right next to me, with my arms randomly touching them, and they were fine with it, but I didn’t make a move on them again.
Not sure what’s happening, but that’s the report. Pretty meh night, but it is what it is.
Just reflecting on last night, and my experiences in general.
I believe SR does give you attraction, and even creates circumstances for interesting experiences, however, what happens I think is a woman is attracted, but there’s still a social barrier for them to act on that attraction.
I’m not a bad looking guy, but I’m also not the best looking guy, so when a woman feels attraction, she can’t help it, but when the time comes to make a move she is still hammered by society to do something with me. They might even have boyfriends or something I don’t know about.
So what I think I’ll do next time, is attempt to take away the social barrier, maybe by keeping things discreet and motioning for her to go somewhere with me, as opposed to making something happen there and then in front of her firiends.
Most women feels ashamed to do things the open. Try to lead them to a privet place and make easier for things to happen.
Any tips on ways to do this in a club?
There is lots of ways, but so you can get what I mean, after you teased and joked with the girl, there will be a time where you get to know her. Get to know her logistics. Who she’s there with, how did she get to the club and where she lives. Anything that will help you know the better path to take her to your place or hers. Don’t ask all at once but joke and keep having fun. Once you have a plan to what’s best to do, plant the seed. If it’s convenient to go to your place, tell her you gonna take her to your favorite place in the city or something like that. Just creat good emotions and antecipation.
And be persistent not in the beginning of the night but after the half part, just be there. If she’s still there it’s good even if the interaction dies down for a bit.
Creat your own vibe and lead her out. Ask if she’s an adventure girl, if she likes to have fun, after she says yes take her to an adventure, to your place.
I’ve had a couple of late shifts at work, and barely slept the last few days. Went into complete flatline mode. Went to see my ex again, and couldn’t even get it up due to exhaustion, this, compared to the last time I saw her where we went probably 3 or 4 rounds without me releasing.
I noticed effects around me also, with women paying less attention, well, the other day I finally got a good sleep and started to get aroused again.
I already had girls starting conversations with me at work! And a girl that i was going to go for, but didn’t because I don’t want to shit where I eat, showed up.
TLDR: Flatline is related to your physical state, but also effects the energetic / spiritual as well as attraction.
Had the girl who serves me coffee blurt out I’m good looking today
(Spoiler: I’m not that good looking)
Relapsed off an almost 60 day streak 
Been edging, so I’m resetting again, but I’m back to 7 days retaining. Last couple of months was certainly a wild ride, so let’s see where we go from here.
I’ve also gotten into some interesting spiritual stuff, and become a lot more consistent with my practice. I do believe it’s contributing.
Good thread (Edited).
Thank you! I relapsed off my 60 or so days streak unfortunately
Back to one week now, so hopefully the fun will begin.
I went out to a club yesterday. Was vibing, but nothing out of the ordinary like when I was going on the big streaks.
Went to a meetup and sat right next to a pretty cute girl. Was vibing and got her number, but when I asked her out, she made islt clear she wants to be just friends with me 
I’m only about 10 days in, so not expecting much. The fun usually starts around day 30.
Less go!
I’m back up to day 23, but unfortunately, nothing crazy to report.
The only thing of note is I’ve been hanging out with three of my ex girls, one who arrived from a different state a few days ago.
My energy has been meh, and while girls treat me fine, I haven’t observed any overly keen behaviour, and many will turn their head away with eye contact.
I do always say the fun starts to happen at day 30, and I have been having sex (while retaining) just with nobody new.
I think those who are serious about nofap should stay away from this thread…this is very tempting 