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I got bumps on my penis after masturbating. Please assist.
Query: Hello doctor, I got some pimple-like bumps on my penis. But, I was not able to identify the cause for it. I observed that it happens to me after masturbation most of the time. So, please suggest some remedies for this problem because they are painful. I am uploading a picture. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you please provide more information. Since when is the lesion present? Does it itch? Are there any other lesions in the groin or elsewhere on the body? Have you been applying any creams or washing the affected area with any antiseptics? Was there any recent sexua... Read Full »
My sperm count and motility are low. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old married man and I have a habit of masturbation once in a day since the last 13 years. I have no problem with erection or excitement but I am unable to conceive my wife. We have been married for the last two years. I have had sperm analysis and the sperm count is 25 a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern.Masturbation is a safe habit, and it does not cause any problems like reduction in counts. So, you need not worry. Your counts are in low range, and the motility is also low. Though there are chances of conception, this may become a litt... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. My query is about the circumcision of my penis. Even after masturbation for four years, my penis remains uncircumcised. Is that usual? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Circumcision is a surgery done for conditions like phimosis or as a religious ritual in some religions. Masturbation is the self-stimulation of the penile organ just to satisfy own sexual needs or urges. It is not related to circumcision. Masturbation never helps in thi... Read Full »
I suffer from masturbation addiction. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male. I have masturbation addiction for the past year. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
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 »
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing chest pains whenever I get aroused or during masturbation. These chest pains lasted for 2 to 3 seconds but were very sharp. I started taking beta blockers which alleviated the pain to some degree but the pain is still there. Previously I was taking Metoprolol 25 m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question and understand your concern. At your age, it is highly unlikely to get a heart disease. No doubt that there are heart diseases that can occur at your age but they are rare and more symptomatic. When you masturbate there is an increase in hea... Read Full »
I noticed soreness in the penis while masturbating. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, Yesterday I was doing my thing (masturbating) and I noticed a little soreness under the head of penis. I have been going at it probably twice a day lately. I am just a little concerned that it may be herpes. But I have not been sexually active for a very long time. Also, I have had two ne... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have been through your case in detail. Well in short as you know there are two possibilities: 1. Friction erosion. 2. It could be herpes infection. Herpes 2 usually on genitalia and herpes 1 on lips. As now there is no limitation in having herpes 1 on genitalia due... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I used to masturbate almost daily. But, since last week, I have given up the habit and started morning exercises. During exercise, I feel pain between the lower abdomen and penis, where we bucket, adjust, or fit our pants. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Masturbation is a natural process. Almost every male does masturbation, and most females do too. So, there is no harm in masturbating, even daily. There is no physical weakness after masturbation; it is all psychologic... Read Full »
How can I manage my delayed ejaculation during sex?
Query: Hello doctor,Since I was 16, I have been suffering from delayed ejaculation whenever having sex with a woman. I have not usually had trouble maintaining an erection, but I have never been able to ejaculate during sex, despite going for over 30 minutes at a time. Since I was 14, I have been on Zoloft... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, I would like to know a few more details to answer your question better. How old are you presently? How long have you been on medication? Do you have a steady partner with whom you have this problem? Do you have any problems with arousal bef... Read Full »
Can my masturbation affect my sexual life after marriage?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 32 years old and I am going to get married after two months. I am doing masturbation rubbing penis in bed for many years. Will this affect my sexual life after marriage? Can it lead to erectile dysfunction and other issues? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. I would like to inform you that masturbation is completely harmless process and not associated with any ill-effects. Infact almost 95 % of the men do masturbation in their life time and nothing is wrong with self-stimulati... Read Full »
I am a 14-year-old boy. How many times can I masturbate?
Query: Hello doctor, How many times can I masturbate a day? I am a 14 year old boy going through puberty and hence such doubts. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is one of its kind and the most interesting question that I have come across. It is good to see that how an adolescent can be so inquisitive about his sexual development. In males, sexual maturity begins to appear during puberty that is, by the age of 13-14 years. H... Read Full »