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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 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 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 »

How can I quit the habit of masturbation?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 24 years old. I have been masturbating for the past six to seven years, and now that I am quitting, I feel very guilty about what I was doing. I have negative thoughts that my penis will not be erect, and I am very anxious about it. How can I overcome this?Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Masturbation is normal; ninety-five percent of males engage in it. It is just another way of having sex without a partner and is considered a healthy practice. It helps relieve stress.It boosts mood.It improves sleep.It helps prevent depress...  Read Full »

Why do I have a weak erection during penetrative sex?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 39 years old and married. I am on medication for blood sugar and high blood pressure (Torglip M 50/500 mg, Udapa 10 mg, and Telma 40 mg). When I masturbate I have a good erection but when I try to penetrate with my partner I get a weak erection. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello doctor, I have read your query and understand your concern. According to your complaints, you may be suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED). Reasons for erectile dysfunction (ED) include the following. 1. Stress due to work, family-related issues, and night duties. 2. Depression. 3. Va...  Read Full »

Can quitting porn and masturbation boost weak erections?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old, and I have been struggling with a long-term issue related to pornography and masturbation addiction for the past five years. This has resulted in very weak erections, and I no longer experience morning erections. Recently, I have taken steps to cut down on this ad...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I understand your concerns. Masturbation is a normal and healthy practice, with numerous potential benefits, including stress relief, mood enhancement, improved sleep, and the prevention of depression and anxiety. It is also a way to understand one's own needs and de...  Read Full »

I suspect of having erectile dysfunction. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 33-year-old male, and I have masturbated since age 16 and still do occasionally. After each instance of masturbation, I feel weak and cramped. It is always different than how I feel after a wet dream. I am very unsure about my sexual well-being and whether I am still eligible to ...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Masturbation is normal, and 95% percent of males do that out of a hundred. It is just another way of having sex without a partner. It is a good practice, 1. It helps to relieve stress. 2. Boosts mood. 3. Imp...  Read Full »

Will my regular masturbation affect sperm count?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 26-year-old male. I have been masturbating daily for nearly eight to nine years. I have tried a lot to quit, but I could not. I am getting watery sperm while masturbating now. Will abstinence for three to five days lead to a normal quality of sperm? I am in fear that it could have c...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I can understand your concern. Masturbation is normal; ninety-five percent of males do that (out of a hundred males, ninety-five males). It is just another way of having sex without a partner. It is a good practice. Here are some ben...  Read Full »

I suffer from masturbation addiction. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male. I have had a masturbation addiction for the past year. What to do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Masturbation is normal. 95 percent of males do that. It is just another way of having sex without a partner. It is a good practice. 1. It helps to relieve stress. 2. Boosts mood. 3. Improves sleep. 4. Helps to prevent depre...  Read Full »

Can masturbation cause problem during thrusting in sex?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been masturbating for three years, and I was wondering if it is going to cause me any problems during thrusting in sex because in masturbation there is no thrusting, it is just stroking back and forth. Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Masturbation is normal, ninety-five percent of males do that (out of a hundred male ninety-five males) it is just another way of having sex without a partner. It is a good practice and has the following benefits: 1. It helps to relieve st...  Read Full »

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