Porn Addiction

Porn addiction is referred to as a person getting addicted to watching porn frequently. Certain persons follow it due to various causes. It can be followed due to psychological stress, sexual dissatisfaction with their partner, and changes in brain chemistry that can make them prone to see porn. It is managed by taking psychotherapy, medications, couple counseling, and lifestyle modification.

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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 »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

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 medita...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing erection problems and loss of libido after masturbating and watching porn. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I wanted to ask you about erection or libido issues. I am currently in a long-distance relationship with my girlfriend for the past few years. I watch more pornography when we are not together. I had some problems getting an erection for the past few weeks. My spontaneous erections had...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Patidar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Sex is initiated by an urge or desire to do an activity called libido. Usually, when one regularly involves in some particular kind of sexual activity or uses particular fantasies like pornography watching and m...  Read Full »

My penis is not getting any erection. Could this be due to excessive masturbation?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old and have been masturbating since I was nearly 15 years old. I got to a point where I watched too much porn and masturbated excessively. Sometimes I did it three to five times a day every day, but now I am trying to control my urge to watch porn and masturbate. I have ...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query, and it seems the problem is due to exhaustion of the urogenital system due to excessive masturbation. My advice: Stop all sexual activities, including masturbation, for a few weeks to rejuvenate your urogenital system. Do perineal and p...  Read Full »

Watery semen leaks out automatically. Is it due to excessive masturbation?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old, male, unmarried. I was doing masturbation for 10 years. I became so addicted to it that every day I was doing it and sometimes I am doing it more than once a day. I know it is dangerous to my health. So, in between, I have controlled for some time and then I break my ru...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to tell you that masturbation is a safe and healthy habit. Most of the males masturbate and this is normal. Masturbation does not cause any weakness or loss of fertility or any other harmful effects. Even if you masturbate daily even then that is normal....  Read Full »

I had a disturbed childhood which got me into reading adult magazines, watching porn, and masturbating regularly. Will this affect me physically or psychologically in the future?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 37-year-old and married. I had a very disturbed childhood with frequent fights and arguments between my parents. Because of this, I felt inferior to others and stayed away from my relatives, neighbors, and friends. I found solace in books and television as they were my only sourc...  Read Full »


Dr. Bang Sachi Ashokkumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is courageous of you to open up about these issues you have been facing. Having a lot of emotional trauma early on in childhood might have resulted in you finding solace in the habits you mentioned. However, in the ...  Read Full »

I am addicted to masturbating while watching porn before and during my period. How can I overcome this addiction?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from an addiction to watching porn and masturbating. This addiction started when I was a teenager, and after five years, I went to a psychiatrist. I started taking medicines, and maybe for two to three years, I took Zoloft 200 mg with Abilify 5 mg, and now I decreased my do...  Read Full »


Dr. Siva Anoop Yella

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is normal to have sexual desires and masturbate, but if the frequency is more than four to six times a week, it should be an addiction concern. Having strong sexual desires before and during the period is expected. If masturbation is causi...  Read Full »

How to achieve full erection while having sex?

Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing erectile dysfuction issue. I am not able to achieve full erections while sex. There is no previous history of this issue. Kindly advice the further action to be taken. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. Please answer these questions, Since how long do you have this problem? How were your erections before? Are you suffering from other alignments like diabetes and hypertension? Do you have the addiction to smoking or alcohol? Do you have night ...  Read Full »

I have loss of sexual energy and stamina. Do I need medications?

Query: Hello doctor, I am currently facing the problem of total loss in sexual energy and stamina. The body feels very tired and energy-less. Do I have to take some medicine for it? I have been watching lots of porn for years now but have stopped it. There is no stamina left. Is this something serious or I...  Read Full »


Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you need treatment for this but before that, you need to be evaluated by a doctor to find the cause of it. As medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid dysfunction and psychological conditions such as depression and anxiety can cause such sympt...  Read Full »

I have been masturbating regularly for the past five years. How do I overcome this habit?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been masturbating regularly for the past five years. Initially, I masturbated thrice daily, and now I masturbate once daily. Porn fantasies are always on my mind. How can I get rid of these thoughts? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S. R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Masturbation is normal; it is just another way of having sex without a partner. However, it is a good practice and helps you to calm your mind and release happy and stress-bursting hormones. Masturbating two to three times a week is not an ...  Read Full »

My left testicle is painful and it appears to have reduced in size. Please guide me.

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 »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

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 mastur...  Read Full »

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