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Why do I no longer get an erection on watching porn or while having sex?

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Published At December 6, 2022
Reviewed AtSeptember 16, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 30-year-old male. I am going to be married soon. I have been masturbating for the last ten years daily (one time a day) by watching porn. But now I do not get any erection by watching. I need to rub constantly to get an erection. Even while having sex, I do not get a perfect erection.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

I understand your concern. You may be suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED).

Erectile dysfunction can occur due to the following reasons:

  1. Stress (work or family-related).
  2. Depression.
  3. Varicocele.
  4. Fear of failure (having one episode of ED once may make you feel you will end up with ED).
  5. Low self-esteem (chronic masturbation).
  6. Homosexuality (attracted to the same sex).
  7. Religious constraints.
  8. Smoking and alcohol.
  9. Long-term illness – cardiac disease, thyroid disease, kidney disease, or any other disease with long-term medication.
  10. Vitamin deficiency.
  11. Negative attitude towards your partner.
  12. Hormonal issue (thyroid issue, low testosterone, increased prolactin).
  13. Long-term drug usage.
  14. Diabetes and hypertension.

I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below.

  1. Take a doppler scan of the penis.
  2. Take an ultrasonogram (USG) of the pelvis and scrotum.
  3. Check your blood pressure.
  4. Get a blood test for random blood sugar (RBS), free T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine), testosterone, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
  5. Take multivitamins and calcium supplements.
  6. Follow-up with more details to arrive at a diagnosis to initiate treatment.
  7. Have a balanced diet. Include strawberry, apple, sweet potato, sesame seed, almond, garlic, and some chocolates in your food.
  8. Plan for regular exercise and yoga. You can include exercises such as kegels, squats, yoga, running, or fast walking for five minutes.
  9. Use tablet Tadalafil (phosphodiesterase inhibitor) 5 mg twice a day. Kindly consult a specialist, talk to them and take medication with their consent.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Raveendran S R
Dr. Raveendran S R

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