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How do I manage nightfall after stopping masturbation?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had a masturbation addiction for three years, then I stopped. Now I experience frequent nightfall. What steps should I take to manage this?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com

I read your query and understand your concern.

Wet dreams or nightfall, called nocturnal emission, are normal. It can be due to increased erotic stimulus, mentally, physically, or visually, without sex or masturbation. At this age, you will have good testosterone production. There will be 20000 sperms produced every minute, and that’s a lot of semen production you need to let it out by masturbation or sex.

If not, it will come out on its own when you are very much relaxed (sleep). Since you know the cause, treating it is easy. Reduce the frequency of erotic stimuli or masturbate and have sex.I would suggest a few ways to reduce the frequency of erotic stimulus:

  • Limit the intake of caffeinated beverages and foods after late afternoon. Consuming caffeine before bedtime can stimulate the brain and cause erotic dreams.

  • Take a cold shower before bedtime. This decreases the excessive sensitivity in the genital region.

  • Limit and control your stress levels. Stress can be a triggering factor for anything and everything. Hence, to obtain a peaceful night’s sleep, keeping a check on your stress levels is necessary.

  • Avoid sleeping on your back or stomach. These positions are known to cause sleep orgasms. Better sleep on your side.

  • Exercise regularly and keep your body and mind relaxed. Excessive tension or anxiety and body tiredness together elevate your chances of sleep orgasms.

  • Avoid watching and reading erotic content at night. These stimulate both your body and mind and result in wet dreams while you are asleep.

  • For a temporary solution, you can use tablet Paroxetine 10 mg once a night for 15 days

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 8, 2026
Reviewed At April 9, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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