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I am addicted to porn and masturbation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 20 years old and have been masturbating for the past five years. I have never had a girlfriend; I merely enjoy masturbating. A few weeks ago, I had sexual intercourse, and within two minutes, I experienced ejaculation. I was embarrassed when my partner mentioned that she would neve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Yes, there are several techniques and exercises. I suggest you try to help you last longer during sexual intercourse: Practice edging: Edging involves bringing yourself close to orgasm, then backing off before you actu... Read Full »
Can 5-HTP supplements help with porn addiction?
Query: Hello doctor,Will 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) supplements help with extreme porn addiction? I have been struggling with this addiction for years and am seeking a medication or supplement to assist in managing my impulses to relapse in the initial stages.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. No guideline for 5-HTP supplements can specifically help you deal with your porn addiction. However, you should try following the below guidelines to address your problem; they may prove beneficial:Avoid staying alone.Keep yourself busy and act... Read Full »
I have intrusive thoughts after porn withdrawal. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have intrusive thoughts, blasphemous thoughts that keeps returning to my head. In the past I had porn addiction, and the day I forced myself to stop, I began having those thoughts. I already had OCD symptoms when younger but more subtle. I suspect I have some low serotonine so I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query with interest. As you had OCD in childhood and anxiety disorder and taking St John's wort, Omega 3 , Magnesium and Vitamins (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You need to start SSRI group of drug (Fluvoxamine or Fluoxetine or ... Read Full »
I am having intense lightheadedness after quitting porn addiction. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a male, age is 28 years, normal blood test results. After struggling with porn addiction for many years I decided to completely stop. However, everyday from 6 PM I have intense lightheadedness. I cannot go out, drink, go to the gym or be functional at night. I had sometimes panic att... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that your symptoms are suggestive of panic attacks. I agree with you on the fact that these could be withdrawal symptoms. For this reason, I would recommend trying natural ways to relieve your anxiety: Yoga and meditati... Read Full »
What is the treatment for my penis that curves to the left when erect?
Query: Hello doctor, My penis curves to the left side when it erects. It is not painful. It is just curved to the left side completely. What is the medication that you suggest? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a normal variation. A correction is only required when it causes a painful erection or an interference with intercourse. Otherwise, you need not worry about it. For further questions consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-... Read Full »
I am a 20-year-old experiencing erectile dysfunction. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old experiencing erectile dysfunction, despite being healthy and active with regular gym sessions four times a week. I do not have morning erections, only occasional ones while sleeping (approximately once every two weeks). Although I can achieve erections when mastur... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Considering your description, it is possible that you are experiencing symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED), characterized by difficulty achieving or sustaining an erection suitable for sexual activity. Several factor... Read Full »
Can porn and masturbation cause side effects?
Query: Hello doctor, As a 30 year old man who has never kissed a girl, I have struggled with porn and masturbation addiction for over a decade, with a frequency of up to three times per day. However, I recently read an article on internet and have been practicing complete abstinence from masturbation for t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq family, Thank you for sharing your situation. It is perfectly fine to voluntarily abstain from masturbation, as it is a personal choice. Refraining from it will not cause any harm to your health. However, it is important to note that there is no harm in masturbating once ... Read Full »
I am addicted to masturbation. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am 18 years old, male, 6.1 ft tall, and weigh 154 pounds. I have concerns about my sexual activities. I apologize if this sounds unusual, but I am struggling with porn addiction, and my frequent masturbation has led to changes in my penis head. The skin appears unusual, with white curves... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Thanks for reaching out with iCliniq. I am sorry to hear about your medical condition. Please do not worry. Concerning the symptoms you have described, which involve curated lesions around the glans penis due to frequent mas... Read Full »
I am addicted to pornography. How to rid of the habit?
Query: Hello doctor, I watch porn videos for the past two years. I used to watch it once in a week and now it has become an addiction. My mind wants to see it. I masturbate along watching porn videos. My reading concentration is now weak. I want to get rid of watching porn videos. My friends also watch, s... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through your history, it is apparent that you are suffering from porn addiction. To overcome this, you can follow the below techniques. Any addiction gives pleasure by increasing dopamine levels in the pleasure centers of your brain. You need to find... Read Full »
Can excessive masturbation cause testicular pain?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old male. I have been suffering from pain in my left testicle for the past two days. The size is also decreased when compared to before. I visited a doctor and explained my problem to him. The doctor asked various questions regarding causes, like any recent injuries in th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports, and they are fine (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, there is nothing to worry about at all. The pain may be due to excessive masturbation, which is twice daily. Take the painkiller as advised by your doctor. Avoid masturb... Read Full »