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New Theories / Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« on: 14/09/2020 12:11:57 »
Hi Guys,
I used to post here under the name "danireland", years and years ago. This site was instrumental in my recovery from POIS symptoms. I just wanted to "give back" and to say what works for me. Hopefully that will help 1 or more other people, and if that happens, that would be awesome.
Just to preface, my symptoms included: run-down feeling, brain fog, diminshed cognitive ability, tiredness, irritability, lack of motivation etc.
Now, 90+% of those symtoms have subsided. I now have a normal sex life. What worked for me?
Mainly NIACIN - the type that enables the FLUSH. The other one doesn't do much for me. I take that on a day that I know I'm going to orgasm. The dosage for me is 1tablet (500mg) on a day I know I'll orgasm. On other days, I don't take it.
Otherwise, having an excellent quality of life helps - good sleep, nutrition, exercise + good mental health is paramount.
I also take a comprehensive multivitamin and I supplement additionally with vitamin C and zinc.
Additionally, in my opinion, frequent ejaculation can lead to the release of higher DHT levels, perhaps a cause of hair loss (an issue with most men, not just POIS sufferers), so I've being adding finasteride, recently - at a low dose (about 0.75 - 1mg, 3 times or so per week).
And, honestly, things are fine. I had sex 3 times last night and orgasmed 3 times, had approx 2 hours sleep, and, I'm fine - thinking clearly and in a good mood. Sure, I might need a nap later, but I'd need that anyway with 2 hours sleep. If this was 10 years ago, I'd be in a far worse state.
Bit of a ramble, there - but I just wanted to give some hope to people out there. I really hope NIACIN can work for you - or something else. It's a nasty feeling having POIS. Def try the FLUSH version of NIACIN, not the non flush variety. I owe a lot to this forum, as, I never would have found the niacin solution, for me. Additionally, try to do all of the other things that put you in an optimum state. At least then, if you're running @ 90% of your optimum state for a day or so post O, you'll still be in a very good position. Anyway, enough ranting - please feel free to email me if you've any questions, as, I would really like to give back, if possible. This site did a lot for me, so thank you to all posters. Take care. Dan Ireland.
I used to post here under the name "danireland", years and years ago. This site was instrumental in my recovery from POIS symptoms. I just wanted to "give back" and to say what works for me. Hopefully that will help 1 or more other people, and if that happens, that would be awesome.
Just to preface, my symptoms included: run-down feeling, brain fog, diminshed cognitive ability, tiredness, irritability, lack of motivation etc.
Now, 90+% of those symtoms have subsided. I now have a normal sex life. What worked for me?
Mainly NIACIN - the type that enables the FLUSH. The other one doesn't do much for me. I take that on a day that I know I'm going to orgasm. The dosage for me is 1tablet (500mg) on a day I know I'll orgasm. On other days, I don't take it.
Otherwise, having an excellent quality of life helps - good sleep, nutrition, exercise + good mental health is paramount.
I also take a comprehensive multivitamin and I supplement additionally with vitamin C and zinc.
Additionally, in my opinion, frequent ejaculation can lead to the release of higher DHT levels, perhaps a cause of hair loss (an issue with most men, not just POIS sufferers), so I've being adding finasteride, recently - at a low dose (about 0.75 - 1mg, 3 times or so per week).
And, honestly, things are fine. I had sex 3 times last night and orgasmed 3 times, had approx 2 hours sleep, and, I'm fine - thinking clearly and in a good mood. Sure, I might need a nap later, but I'd need that anyway with 2 hours sleep. If this was 10 years ago, I'd be in a far worse state.
Bit of a ramble, there - but I just wanted to give some hope to people out there. I really hope NIACIN can work for you - or something else. It's a nasty feeling having POIS. Def try the FLUSH version of NIACIN, not the non flush variety. I owe a lot to this forum, as, I never would have found the niacin solution, for me. Additionally, try to do all of the other things that put you in an optimum state. At least then, if you're running @ 90% of your optimum state for a day or so post O, you'll still be in a very good position. Anyway, enough ranting - please feel free to email me if you've any questions, as, I would really like to give back, if possible. This site did a lot for me, so thank you to all posters. Take care. Dan Ireland.