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I recently created a community for the practice of semen retention. It is an ancient practice and has ties to Taoism. For me and others it is largely for the sake of self improvement and spiritual / material progress.

I posted on a new communities forum and the post almost immediately has garnered several downvotes. I'm genuinely confused as to why. The practice is not hurting anyone, nor is it rude or offensive.

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[–] kaxora@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Thank you. Well, it's not something I generally talk about in person (although I know it's likely seen as strange to most), but on Reddit there was enough of a following that there was not much ostracism, so this is a first for me. I was curious if the Lemmy reaction is more representative of the average person's thoughts on the topic.

Just thinking out loud. Thanks for your reply!

[–] MentallyExhausted@reddthat.com 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If the influx continues, various personal interests like this will find a home — give it time!

[–] kaxora@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Sounds good, thanks so much!

[–] socialjusticewizard@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

To expand on what the other person said, the whole thing that makes Reddit what it is is that there are millions of people there, so you can find small interest groups that share your niche and reach out to them. There aren't that many people here yet.

That, and the other bit where I think people just assumed you're from nofap, and nobody is eager to see that side of Reddit return. It looks to me more like you're into a very specific asceticism thing with an unfortunate crossover, but the similarities mean you're swimming upstream.

[–] kaxora@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I see. That makes sense. Thanks for your perspective!