Poor or weak erection is the inability of a man to sustain an erection long enough for sexual satisfaction of both the partners involved. Erection problems may be caused by physical as well as psychological factors.
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Query: Hi doctor, I am 25 years old and I used to stretch my penis very roughly when I was 17 to 18 years old. Since then it stays curved downwards and I have had problems in keeping it erect. I think I damaged the ligaments of my penis, please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The erection in the penis occurs due to vascular supply and not due to the strength of ligaments. Stretching or masturbation does not cause any damage to the anatomical structure. The downward curvature during erection is ... Read Full »
Does low testosterone levels affect erection?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 33 years old. I never had sex and physically fit. I do not drink alcohol or smoke. My eating habit is healthy and I do not have much stress. I did my medical test three months back and found my testosterone level is below the minimum limit. I started eating vegetables and fruits, but... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There is no need to get stressed due to low testosterone levels. As you are getting early morning tightness, this means that there is no organic issue. If you have to go for urine in the morning, even then, that tightness is signific... Read Full »
Why does my boyfriend lose his erection while penetrating for sexual intercourse?
Query: Hello doctor, I am in a relationship with a really great guy. We started having sex in the past month and are having some issues. He has no trouble getting an erection, but it stops once he is inside me. He is totally into me, tells me I am not doing anything wrong, and is extremely attracted to me.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since he is getting erections but is losing during penetration, this rules out any physical issue. The issue is due to psychological reasons, and this should be corrected. Try to spend more time in foreplay, and do not just jump to penetration. For some time, he can ta... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am 26 year old sexually inactive male. I used to have everyday masturbation habits and erections like an average guy. Since last year, I have had erectile dysfunction after a small accident. As I do not have diabetes, abnormal stress, anxiety, and obesity, doctors claim my erectile dy... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Usually, spinal trauma could result in loss of erection, and I guess your accident was not such bad. In most cases, erectile dysfunction occurs due to psychological reasons. If your erection is persistently poor, plea... Read Full »
I get aroused sexually in the morning but my penis becomes a bit loose while having sex. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I got sexually aroused in the morning, and my penis is hard. But when I try to have sex, my penis becomes a bit loose. I am only able to get a little inside the vagina. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Some individuals, if they are not regular in sexual intercourse, lose erection while penetrating. One thing to prevent this is to have long foreplay and use a good lubricant during penetration. This will make penetration rapid, and you will not lose the erection. Also... Read Full »
What medicine should I take to cope up with my ED?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 41 year old male. Recently, I have faced ED during intercourse. Most of the early morning my penis get erect that let me wake up from sleeping and I feel the urge of having sex. But, while having sex the erection goes off along with excitement. But, during masturbation it gets erec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are getting a good erection during masturbation and also in the early morning, but during sex you are not able to penetrate and has erection loses. The history itself suggests that the cause of erectile dysfunction is psychological and not any organic cause. As, th... Read Full »
Why am I having problems with erection?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old male with a weight of 85 kg and a height of 5 feet 10 inches. Recently, I was not able to get an erection while doing sex and was also ejaculating very soon. This happened two days ago with my current partner while we were having sex for the first time and also with ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Poor erection in most individuals occurs due to psychological reasons. But sometimes hormonal issues, diabetes, hypertension also worsen the problem. Did you get yourself checked for serum testosterone, prolactin, and blood sugar levels? Do you have any other associ... Read Full »
I am not able to maintain a proper erection. Is that due to type 2 diabetes?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 53-year-old male weighing about 85 kg. I have a problem with sex that is sometimes with the ability to erect properly. I have an appetite for sex. As a result, I can pass an extended period. Last year I was told that I have type 2 diabetes. This now brings concerns to my partner. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please provide me with more details. Have you taken any treatment? It is common to have a progressive reduction in sexual desire with age. Type 2 diabetes is also associated with a decrease in libido. If your blood sugar levels are normal, then there is no need to g... Read Full »
I have been masturbating for eight years. Will it produce any problem in my sex life after marriage?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an issue related to my sex life. I have been doing masturbation for eight years, and now I am getting married next year, so I feel that I will not be able to become a parent and may have many other issues. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please elaborate on your doubts. Masturbation is a safe habit. Most individuals masturbate, and there is no harm in doing that. It will not cause any issues in fertility or erection, or libido. I suggest you remain relaxed. Read Full »
I am not able to get a full erection, and I ejaculate very early. What is the treatment?
Query: Hi doctor. I am 32 years old. My weight is 72 kg. I am not able to get full erection. I was on L-pride (Levosulpiride) and Nuanxit (Flupentixol) and I stopped it before a week. I do not have any problem like sugar or BP. Even if I get full erection, I ejaculate very early. What could be the problem... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The drugs Levosulpiride and Flupentixol will cause side effects like reduced libido or erectile dysfunction. Levosulpiride results in increased prolactin concentration and thus ultimately poor erection. As you have stopped the medicines just a week back, it will take tim... Read Full »