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My problem is low sexual drive.Please help me overcome this.

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Dr. Nidhi Jain

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Published At July 15, 2015
Reviewed AtFebruary 20, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello,

  • I am a 30 year old male, got married before 2 years.
  • My problem is low sexual drive. Previously I used to masturbate a lot. But before 2 months I had quit these activities.
  • Also I have strong erection in the beginning of the foreplay, but before penetration I will lose my erection. Because of this I am not able to use condoms.
  • My penis is circumcised and I do not feel any sensitivity in my glans penis.
  • I had an online consultation with a doctor. She prescribed me bupropion hydrochloride XL 150 mg for a month. It is an antidepressant.
  • Is it safe for me to have this pill on a regular basis?
  • Are there any side effects?
  • Does it increase the sex drive?
  • I have a very good relationship with my wife, but when it comes to sex, nothing seems to work out.

Please help me overcome this situation.

Answered by Dr. Nidhi Jain

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  • Have you been in relationship with any other women?
    • Are you having this problem right from the beginning?
      • Do you have any history of hypertension and diabetes?

Patient's Query

Hello,

  • I never had a relationship with any other women other than my wife.
  • This problem has been there right after my marriage. When I start the foreplay, I have sex drive for few seconds and then I will lose my interest.
  • No history of hypertension and diabetes.
  • I used to masturbate by watching porn. I am able to maintain constant erection during masturbation. But my sex drive is not exciting without porn and masturbation.
  • I find strong erections when I wake up in the morning.
  • I have been masturbating for past 11 years. I used to watch porn regularly and read erotic stories for the past 9 years. Just  2 months back only I had stopped masturbating and watching porn.
  • My wife also has low sex drive. She gets into mood only once in a while. That too she needs a longer session of foreplay including oral sex.
  • Please do comment on the pills which I have mentioned in the previous query.
Answered by Dr. Nidhi Jain

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

  • You do not have any organic cause of erectile dysfunction and low sexual drive.
  • It is completely psychological.
  • The most common cause is anxiety that is why your doctor has prescribed Bupropion XL 150mg.
  • You can continue with this medicine and I want to add Forzest FC 20mg (Tadalafil) which should be taken one hour before sexual intercourse.

Thank you.

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Dr. Nidhi Jain
Dr. Nidhi Jain

Psychiatry

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