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Masturbation is the act of stimulating yourself by touching your own genitals for the purpose of sexual pleasure.

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I am a 30-year-old male. Is masturbation a bad habit?

Query: Hello,I am a 30-year-old male interested in knowing the potential health implications, myths, and facts related to masturbation. Additionally, I am curious about its role in overall sexual well-being and mental health. Please tell me the advantages and disadvantages of masturbation. Is it a good or ...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Masturbation is a natural and common sexual activity that most people engage in at some point in their lives. It involves stimulating one's genitals for sexual pleasure and can be done alone or with a partner. And yes, it has its advantag...  Read Full »

I get erection when masturbation but not during sex. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-old male. I do not get an erection as my cock is not getting hard now. When I am having sex, it does not get hard for a long time. I am worried about this. Please suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhi Jain

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please give some answers to my questions. Do you get an erection during masturbation? Do you smoke? Are you hypertensive or diabetic? Do you involve in excessive masturbation? Do you watch porn? Do you have anxiety symptoms like a headache, shakiness of hands, excessive...  Read Full »

I am experiencing nocturnal emission. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been masturbating since childhood, and for the past ten years, I have been experiencing nocturnal emissions. Nowadays, I masturbate only two or three times a month, but I still experience nocturnal emissions. During these episodes, I dream for two or three minutes, and the phen...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Wet dreams, also known as nocturnal emission, are normal occurrences. They can be triggered by increased erotic stimuli, whether mental, physical, or visual, without engaging in sex or masturbation. At your age, testosterone production is typic...  Read Full »

I have a loss of erection and weakness due to masturbation. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a sudden loss of erection. I got weakness in erection due to aggressive masturbation. I cannot maintain it, and my skin also became red. Is the problem due to a venous leak?  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation is fine and will not cause any physical problems or sexual problems. Sudden loss of erection is due to some stress in your life. Sometimes, stress can cause temporary sexual weakness. Reduce your stress, be relaxed and do exercises. Venous leak is very rare...  Read Full »

I do not experience much pleasure during masturbation. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old male with a height of 5 feet and 7 inches and a weight of 121.254 pounds. I have concerns about my hormonal health because I do not experience much pleasure during masturbation. I began masturbating when I was 15 years old, but after a year, I noticed a lack of ful...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. It is essential to recognize that sexual pleasure and experiences with masturbation can greatly differ from person to person and even change for an individual over time. Concerning your worries about hormone issues, there are various poten...  Read Full »

I have recurring balanitis. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I think I had balanitis. I wash my penis every day, and it went away in a few days, but it came back again with red spots, and I see little cuts in the head of my penis. I am not circumcised, and the skin under the head is red and itches. Also, I masturbate a lot. What should I do? I...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed acute balanitis due to frequent masturbation. I would suggest you do the following: 1. Apply Clindamycin ointment twice a day for one week. 2. Take the tablet Metronidazole 400 mg ...  Read Full »

What can I do to heal from premature ejaculation?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27 year old married man. I suffer from premature ejaculation and poor erection since many years, but I was not aware of it until after marriage. I have taken lots of medicines in the past three years, including Ayurvedic and Allopathic. But I have not recovered yet. I have tried...  Read Full »


Dr. Janrao Smit Uttam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sexual problems in young men can be due to various factors. It can be associated with: Psychological difficulties. Your mindset is not accustomed to having sex. So, at the time of sex, you cannot perform well. It could be related to anxiety, depression, stress, ...  Read Full »

Should I be concerned about the bleeding on regular basis from my vagina during masturbation?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old and have recently started masturbating regularly. When I was 18 years old, I tried masturbation thrice using only my fingers. On the third occasion, I noticed some blood on my fingers, possibly because I inserted them deeper while sitting. As a result, I stopped aft...  Read Full »


Dr. Garima Sawhney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You may be causing self-injury during masturbation, which could be the reason for the bleeding. Additionally, using a pen is not sterile and can potentially cause an infection. It is advisable to seek a medical examinati...  Read Full »

I am having redness on penis and urge to urinate. What is the treatment?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 29-year-old male. I am having redness on the penis head and urge to urinate for the past four months. I had a habit of masturbation, but now I have stopped it. Can it be due to any structural defect in the penis due to masturbation? I took five days course of antibiotics and T-ba...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Redness in the penis can be due to local infection. Did you have any unprotected sex? If not, we can think of fungal infection. Share a picture for confirmation. Local application of Lobate-GM Neo (Clobetasole propionate, Neomycin sulfate, and Miconazole nitrate) oin...  Read Full »

I masturbate more, now I have penile issues. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been having problems with my penis and spasm in the lower part of my stomach during masturbation. I used to masturbate 5 times a day. What could be the reason for the discomfort? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. It seems to be due to excessive masturbation habits causing friction injuries to the urethra, penile glans, and foreskin. Alone medicines will not work permanently. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Avoid all sex...  Read Full »

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