How To Stop Masturbating

Masturbation is a normal, healthy sexual activity, which, when done in excess, can adversely affect a person's health. Therefore, stopping excess masturbation is necessary to promote an individual's health and overall well-being. Always avoid triggers that tempt you to masturbate, like watching porn. Seeking professional help to prevent masturbation is also advisable.

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I want to quit masturbation, but I am worried that it will affect my libido and erection. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 32 years old and unmarried. I am getting married after one year. I have done lots of masturbation for 16 years. Now I want to quit masturbation. My question is, if I stop masturbation for one year, can it damage my libido and erection? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. K. V. Anand

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Many people think that they are addicted to masturbation. In contrast, they are used to masturbating regularly and cannot quit easily. Addiction is problematic, and being used to it is not, though there is only a thin line separating both. Masturbation is not harmful as ...  Read Full »

I am a 19-year-old male addicted to masturbation. How to control this addiction?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old male addicted to masturbation. Now, this addiction is getting serious, now I masturbate twice daily. How to control it?Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Patidar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Masturbation is a normal natural process. It has no side effects on the body, but you can gradually reduce it to once. But like you said you have the inability to concentrate it is because of the guilt you are having...  Read Full »

I developed a small, non-tender, and hard bump on my penis. Is it due to my frequent masturbation?

Query: Hi doctor, I noticed a small bump on my penis, the same color as my skin on the lower end of the shaft and not where the glans penis is. And, I am very concerned about it. It is hard when I touch it, but there is no pain. It may be because of masturbation. I have frequently been masturbating at leas...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S. R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Masturbation is normal, and 95 percent of males do it. It is just another way of having sex without a partner. It is a good practice. Also, I have mentioned a few benefits of it below, 1. It helps relieve stress....  Read Full »

I have had a problem with nightfall for the past few years. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had a problem with nightfall for the past few years. The semen discharged is not whitish, but only transparent and sticky. It comes out twice a week only. Why so? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Pankaj Mittal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Masturbation or nightfall is totally normal response to sex videos or even without sex videos. Almost every male masturbates and most females too. So there is no harm in masturbating. There is no physical weakness ...  Read Full »

I am an 18-year-old male, and I used an ayurvedic medicine for one month to stop excessive masturbation. Now I have nightfall. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am an 18-year-old male. I masturbated for the first time when I was 12, and I continued it daily. I was aware that this is harmful, so I stopped and started restricting myself, but I was unable to do so. However, I made a change and started doing it once a week. Three years ago, I used a...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. I can understand your situation. First, remember one thing and learn that masturbation is not wrong unless you overdo it. Masturbation is normal and it is an age-related change and a basic need for every human bein...  Read Full »

I have been masturbating for nearly four years, which has made me shy and depressed. How can I overcome this?

Query: Hello doctorI am a 20-year-old male. I have been masturbating for nearly four years, and it has made me really low and depressed. I do not open up with people and cannot talk or meet eyes to eyes with girls. I feel really shy, and my attitude is not good. I do not want myself to be like this. Moreov...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Patidar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation is a healthy practice done by every individual. There are no side effects of masturbation. The guilt generated as the result of misconception about masturbation leads to stress and anxiety, which in turn causes ill effects on the mind and health but not...  Read Full »

I masturbate excessively. Can you suggest ways to control it?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a teenager masturbating daily at least once. I want to decrease it. How to decrease excessive masturbation? How to get rid of having more sexual feelings? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. K. V. Anand

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Many people think that they are addicted to masturbation, Whereas they are actually just used to masturbating or having sex regularly and cannot quit easily. Addiction is problematic, and being used to it is not, though there is only a thin line separating both. Masturb...  Read Full »

I have an increased tendency to masturbate with an erection problem which affects my relationship. Please suggest some methods to solve this without medications.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. I am suffering from an increased tendency for masturbation, which is now affecting my relationship. I am not getting erection on time and have many problems. I do not want to take medicine. Please suggest to me some way to solve this. Kindly 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 male does that, and it is just another way of having sex without a partner. It has the following advantages. 1. It helps to relieve stress. 2. Boosts mood. 3. Improves sleep. 4. Helps t...  Read Full »

I have a habit of frequently masturbating which makes me weak and tired. Please provide a solution to my problem.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a habit of masturbation, which has created problems for me. I get tired easily, and I am also experiencing premature ejaculation. Please give me a solution to my problem.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S. R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Masturbation is completely normal and good practice if done in moderation. The following are the benefits of masturbation. 1. It helps to relieve stress. 2. Boosts mood. 3. Improves sleep. 4. Helps to prevent de...  Read Full »

I suffer from weakness, lower back pain, muscle cramps, and an urge to pass stools two to three times daily after masturbation. Please help.

Query: Hi Doctor, I suffer from weakness, lower back pain, and muscle cramps. I have been masturbating for over ten years, and I have noticed I feel these symptoms more after I masturbate. I feel my legs are not strong enough, and standing for a long time causes muscle twitches all over my body and drowsin...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugandh Garg

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Get physically examined and investigated to rule out medical problem and treat accordingly. Get calcium and vitamin D3 levels checked. Check vitamin B12 vitamin levels. Free to follow up anytime with reports. Diet modification. For details on diet please follow u...  Read Full »

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