It's not though. I'm not working backwards. I'm just not writing a dissertation. It's possible to observe lack of sex leading to psychological pain in all the different societies throughout all of history we have as humans. It's incredibly more likely to be caused by our biology than by artificially created societal expectations.

[–] Blooper@lemmynsfw.com 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I agree with you because it's my anecdotal life experience. I'm quite successful in terms of my career and finances. I'm pretty good looking and outgoing. I'm also a single dad and I'm in a nearly year-long dry spell. My self esteem is awful. Not having sex is torture for me and it has nothing to do with societal norms. It's just biological misery.

[–] Azzu@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

There's always more to it as well. That's maybe what people don't get. Yeah, not having sex is terrible, but if it's the only thing unpleasant it's bearable. But if other shit starts piling on top, then it becomes misery. Then people might say "oh it's only society".

Hope you'll feel better friend. Seems you've got the masturbation going nicely already, so that helps 🤣

[–] Blooper@lemmynsfw.com 1 points 1 month ago

Lol what else can you do I guess.