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I have been concerned about my interest in BDSM. Is it a serious problem?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 14-year-old male and I have been concerned about my interest in BDSM (bondage, dominance, submission, sadism, and masochism). After researching online, I have learned that BDSM is considered a normal and healthy sexual activity. I am only interested in bondage and not the other ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns, and I want to assure you that your interest in bondage, as long as it remains within healthy boundaries and consent, is considered normal. However, excessive involvement or reliance on pornography can have long-t... Read Full »
I notice automatic leakage of watery semen. Kindly help.
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 »
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 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 »