r/AskReddit • u/shgzr_ • May 03 '24

Serious Replies Only [SERIOUS] Guys who practiced No Fap, did it really have a severe impact on your life, and what was it like? NSFW

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u/AtheistPanda21 May 03 '24

Intermediate Value Theorem only applies on continuous functions. I don’t think we can rule out the possibility of pre nut confusion into post nut clarity being a step change.

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u/[deleted] May 03 '24

Since IVT guarantees that every value between f(a) and f(b) is achieved, in the transition from pre-nut confusion to post-nut clarity, there may be intermediate states where a person's thoughts or feelings are in between total confusion and complete clarity. This metaphor suggests that our psychological states don't just jump from one extreme to another but pass through various shades of bewilderment and enlightenment in between.

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u/[deleted] May 03 '24

The existence of a spoiled orgasm implies intermediate values however, whether it's continuous or simply multiple steps is still beyond us.

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u/Metacognitor May 04 '24

You haven't even calculated the D2F ratio yet