Kegel Exercise
Kegel exercise refers to the voluntary contraction and relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles to help strengthen them. This exercise is helpful in controlling urinary incontinence and maintain proper bowel functions in males as well as females. It is especially useful for women when done after childbirth.
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How do you stop urinary bladder leakage?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25 year old female. I am facing an issue with my urinary bladder. Most of the times I find my underwear wet with water or urine and not with white discharge. I feel my urine gets leaked. It is not that I tend to hold onto my urine for long. Whenever I feel like urinating, I instan... Read Full »
General Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine Physician
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you please provide more history? How long have you been having this issue now? Do you have pain with urination? How many kids to you have and were they relieved vaginally? Did you have any bladder or cervical procedure? Revert with the answers to the above questio... Read Full »
How can premature ejaculation be treated?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old and healthier than a horse, but I cannot last longer than one minute with my girlfriend and want it to change. Last night was the second time it had happened, and I am getting frustrated. Read Full »
Andrologist, General Practitioner, Geriatrician, Psychiatrist, Psychologist Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Sexologist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description, it appears that you are suffering from premature ejaculation, which is one of the common sexual problems among young individuals. Premature ejaculation can be treated or controlled with the... Read Full »
Can abstinence from masturbation help in my erection problem?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old male. I used to do prone position masturbation for 13 years (from 12 to 25 years), frequency of two to three times a day. I already give up prone habit for the last eight months. I am not married and did not go through any sexual intercourse until now. I have a soft... Read Full »
Sexologist, Diabetologist, Andrologist, General Practitioner
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If there was venous leakage, then the ultrasound penis will be showing an abnormal report. Masturbation is normal up to two to three times a week. It should be hand penis masturbation. Absence of masturbation can cause stress and nocturnal... Read Full »
I am worried about the urinary incontinence. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 76 years old. I had an open radical prostatectomy about four months back. Today, I am completely incontinent. I do not smoke or drink. I do hiking and exercise daily. I also do the Kegel exercises faithfully. I have read several ways to do them and I can locate the sphincter mus... Read Full »
Andrologist, General Surgeon, Urologist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. Urinary incontinence is a major complication of radical prostatectomy. It happens in 90 percent of the patients. Your urinary incontinence is not related to the lake in the abdomen. Usually, urinary incontinence will be present till one y... Read Full »
What is the best remedy for erectile dysfunction?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 28 years old with a healthy body and good physic. I also have a good sperm count. Earlier, I used to have a good erection when I used to masturbate. Since my marriage, I am suffering from erectile dysfunction, and I cannot perform for more time. I feel very low. Kindly help. Read Full »
Sexologist, Diabetologist, Andrologist, General Practitioner
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Kindly explain what type of masturbation you do, hand penis or penis bed? Also, check for stress. Do your partner has a dry vagina? Do you feel difficulty in penetration? Read Full »
What indicates lifelong premature ejaculation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34 year old unmarried male. I can hold my ejaculation during foreplay with my girlfriend, but I cannot even control it for more than 30 seconds after entering into the vagina. Is this a problem of lifelong PE? Or is it happening due to fear or performance anxiety? Once I used c... Read Full »
Andrologist, General Practitioner, Geriatrician, Psychiatrist, Psychologist Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Sexologist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description, it appears that there is a psychogenic premature ejaculation. Holding it for 30 minutes while having oral sex and not holding even for a few minutes during penetrative sex is clearly indicativ... Read Full »
How Can I Tighten My Loose Vagina?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a loose vagina and I am 20 years old, female and I am sexually active. I used to have sex always with toys so it became loose. Please help me. I need to tighten my vagina again. Once I used Everteen vaginal tightening gel for a month and I stopped its use as I was afraid of its... Read Full »
Psychiatrist, Sexologist, Psychologist Counsellor
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The Everteen vaginal gel is an herbal product used for the same purpose but the efficacy of this is not well established. This may help some but not all. Kegel exercise are a good option for you. You can do this exercise daily and will see good results. As of now stop ... Read Full »
Please suggest some medicine to improve premature ejaculation.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36 year old unmarried male. I have been suffering from premature ejaculation for the past 12 years. As my friend suggested, I am using Suhagra 50 mg pill before intercourse and had good erection. During my first time intercourse, I had very quick ejaculation. I was able to hold my ... Read Full »
Obstetrician And Gynaecologist, Sexologist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can discuss with your dermatologist regarding erectile dysfunction and stop Finax (Finasteride). For premature ejaculation, I suggest Dapoxetine 30 mg one hour before intercourse. You can refer net sources and practice squeeze technique and Kegel exercise. Practice ... Read Full »
What causes early ejaculation within a minute?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old. I am facing premature ejaculation and my ejaculation time is less than one minute. Please help. I am currently taking Prodep capsules daily. Read Full »
Family Physician, General Practitioner
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. It is completely curable. You need to send me a detailed history of your condition including the onset and progression, dietary habits, and addiction. Then we can proceed with your treatment. And please stop Prodep (Fluoxetine), because it will do more ha... Read Full »
Kindly explain about the benefits of Kegel exercise in sexual health.
Query: Hi doctor, I have these questions. Can you please help me to clarify? 1) Does pausing and resuming urine while flowing, improves sexual performance in men? Please tell me the procedure of this. And does this cause any side effects to urinary system? 2) What is the kegel exercise? I read some... Read Full »
Psychiatrist, Sexologist, Psychotherapist
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please find following answers for your questions: 1) Pausing and resuming urine would only cause problems. This will not cause any improvement in sexual functioning. Better to avoid this completely. This could cause development of diverticula in bladder or urethra... Read Full »
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