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Morning Erection

Morning erection or otherwise called nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT), is a normal occurrence when a man wakes up with an erect penis. It is caused due to physical stimulation, high levels of testosterone in the morning, and brain relaxation.

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I got indulged in prone masturbation. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been indulging in prone masturbation for the last 10 to 12 years. I am currently 21 years old. I am not married and have not been involved in intercourse yet. I am a heavy smoker. I use pods or vape with maximum capacity nicotine and if I smoke a cigarette, I smoke around 12 to 1...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. What you are doing is called prone masturbation - which is not good. You can have a sexual-related issue in the future like erectile dysfunction. You need to change over to hand penis masturbation. It will be difficult for a few months, b...  Read Full »

I am suffering from a complete lack of libido and erectile dysfunction. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am currently suffering from a complete lack of libido and erectile dysfunction. This began after a bad experience by taking the drug Ecstasy once. I was unwell for about a week afterwards with dizzy feel and nausea. I am a 27 year old male. I am trying to improve my symptoms. I have bee...  Read Full »


Dr. Bindiya Thakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have a few questions as a follow up. 1. When was your puberty? Do you find any change in shaving frequency? 2. Are you getting morning erections? Is there any history of testicular surgery? 3. Have you had mumps? When did you last take Ecstasy (MDMA - Methylened...  Read Full »

I have a low sexual drive despite morning erections. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I have been married for one year. My problem is low sexual drive. I do have morning erections but not regularly. When I have sex one to two times a week, I do not masturbate. Otherwise, I masturbate two to three times a week. Unlike having sex, I get enormous ...  Read Full »


Dr. Soni Ravi Mukundkumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. At the age of 30, the neurological illness, diabetes, and hypertension are not common. So mostly the cause is anxiety and stress for erectile problems. Stress and worries can make a person distracted even while masturbation. When a person watches a porn movie because o...  Read Full »

I am having trouble maintaining an erection. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I got married last month. I am not able to maintain a strong erection that is needed for penetration. And, my libido is also low nowadays.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. I request you to provide following information so the diagnosis can be made and suitable remedy can be offered. Have you experienced the same issues while masturbating or doing sex in the past? How did the problem start...  Read Full »

I have erection problems. How to manage?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 46 years old. My weight is 75 kg and my height is 6 feet. I have no diabetes or BP, but have asthma and it is under control. I am facing problems in getting erections. It is getting worse with time. Please suggest some treatment for this. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Pankaj Kumar Mittal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have given very little information regarding your query. You have not given information regarding your education, marital status, number of children and profession. Actually all these things are important in the management in erectile dysfunction. Please answer my ...  Read Full »

My penis is normal but I am not getting a morning erection. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My penis is normal but I am not getting a morning erection. What is the reason and what should I do to get back my morning erection? Please help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Loss of a morning erection can be due to: 1 Stress due to work or family-related, night duties – plan for regular exercise and yoga. 2 Depression. 3 Varicocele – ultrasound scrotum can help in diagnosing it. 4 Fear of failure - having...  Read Full »

I am unable to sustain an erection during sex. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 52 years old, and I am hypertensive for the past 12 years and diabetic for the past seven years. I am using Tozaar 50, one tablet for my hypertension and Amaryl 1 mg, half tablet before break fast and half tablet before dinner, for my diabetes. Of late, during intercourse, I am not...  Read Full »


Dr. Murali Rayani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your erectile dysfunction is due to autonomic neuropathy, meaning a dysfunction of the nerve. Troynuron SR tablet is a multivitamin combination of Methylcobalamin and Folate. It is used to treat neuropathy. There is no need to fear about its side effects. Keep sug...  Read Full »

Does low testosterone levels affect erection?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 33 years old. I never had sex and physically fit. I do not drink alcohol or smoke. My eating habit is healthy and I do not have much stress. I did my medical test three months back and found my testosterone level is below the minimum limit. I started eating vegetables and fruits, but...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There is no need to get stressed due to low testosterone levels. As you are getting early morning tightness, this means that there is no organic issue. If you have to go for urine in the morning, even then, that tightness is signific...  Read Full »

I am feeling low libido. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 36 years old, male. Recently I am not feeling as much libido as it used to be. My penis does erect but not to its fullest all the time. The erection does not last longer and I have frequent difficulty in penetration during intercourse. I ejaculate very early (typically after two ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Before I can answer you, I request you to provide the following details. This is important because without proper information the suggested intervention is unlikely to help you completely. 1. Your age? 2. Duration of p...  Read Full »

Why do I not get sexual desire unless I take medication?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old male. Earlier, I was very much sexually active. Then, I found that I am not sexually aroused and so visited a sexologist. He told me that I have a low libido problem. He did a blood examination and found my testosterone is 3.72 ng/mL. He suggested me to take Androsar 4...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Decreased desire is often the result of low testosterone in most adults and I think there is a need to test the serum testosterone level after treatment if not done. In case serum testosterone level is still low, then you ca...  Read Full »

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