From my experience edging does consume sexual energy, it releases dopamine, and it is a sure way to end up relapsing. It's not as bad as coming to porn but it's pretty close tbh. SR is much easier if you just cut out all solo sexual stuff.

Edging also might do some damage to your prostate in the long run. If you do this do this 100% or not at all. SR is not really a thing you can half-ass and be successful at.

you're 2 weeks in dude build the discipline to the point you can trust yourself and then decide what to do

Definitely don’t edge you’re just gonna hurt yourself by either relapsing or ending up with blue balls

Sexual Transmutation & Edging