[cyclefreak]

Well, when that's happened to me it certainly wasn't what I expected at the time!

Once or twice I have tried abstaining for long periods of time. Its really only been out of curiosity, firstly to see what my willpower is like, then to see how long I can last. My record is around 8 weeks. Willpower is mainly a problem at the start. I just get so incredibly horny, and the temptation to release the tension just becomes so overwhelming that I've usually given in to it. If you don't succumb, though, I've noticed that you get to a point where the horniness disappears. Its as if the body adapts to the situation, and just shuts down the libido. I also notice a feeling of tightness around the testicles, which I guess is due to the build up of semen. In fact, at this point I get a feeling of 'blue balls' just from merely getting an erection. When I do finally release it at this stage, though, the feeling of orgasm is actually less intense than normal. It is more like a 'flushing of the pipes' really. However, this seems to revitalise the libido, and normal horniness returns very quickly soon after!

I suspect that this is not really a very healthy thing to do, and its only something I've done out of curiosity a few times. I think its much better, and healthier, to respond to the needs of the body and release it when you feel the need. Exercise is important to keep things in good working order!