RP said that orgasms lower cortisol. So what? It releases energy in general that's related to dopamine through this one short moment, instead of using it for adaption to life's difficult circumstances. People who have done celibacy report greater energy levels, diminished depression/anxiety problems, more mental clarity, etc.
Orgasms can be treated just like addictive drugs. I've had first-hand experience with orgasms reducing mental energy. They cause the world to lose color and become dull, which is the opposite of what RP says is a good state of mind (playful, energetic, optimistic, adaptive, resilient). I once tried orgasm restriction for a couple of weeks. It was hard to do because I normally masturbated multiple times a day. But I experienced the positive effects I've heard it has. I think quitting masturbation is extremely difficult, and it would require lots of time for most people if they continue to try.
I disagree with "anti-sexuality" and repression of sexuality completely. Short moments of pleasure (orgasms) contribute nothing to the exploration and expression of sexuality. It's like a shot of heroin, no depth. Of course, having sex with a partner is better than looking at porn or masturbating. I'm unsure about my stance about porn or masturbation if there is no orgasm. It probably shouldn't be done for the pleasure, but to explore the desires that come up seemingly unconsciously, and feel your response to sexual stimuli fully, rather than ignoring the sub-par stimuli and looking for whatever will stimulate you the most.
Orgasms can be treated just like addictive drugs. I've had first-hand experience with orgasms reducing mental energy. They cause the world to lose color and become dull, which is the opposite of what RP says is a good state of mind (playful, energetic, optimistic, adaptive, resilient). I once tried orgasm restriction for a couple of weeks. It was hard to do because I normally masturbated multiple times a day. But I experienced the positive effects I've heard it has. I think quitting masturbation is extremely difficult, and it would require lots of time for most people if they continue to try.
I disagree with "anti-sexuality" and repression of sexuality completely. Short moments of pleasure (orgasms) contribute nothing to the exploration and expression of sexuality. It's like a shot of heroin, no depth. Of course, having sex with a partner is better than looking at porn or masturbating. I'm unsure about my stance about porn or masturbation if there is no orgasm. It probably shouldn't be done for the pleasure, but to explore the desires that come up seemingly unconsciously, and feel your response to sexual stimuli fully, rather than ignoring the sub-par stimuli and looking for whatever will stimulate you the most.