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Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction is loss of desire and loss of satisfaction from sexual activity. It can happen at any part of sexual activity. It is caused by sexual trauma, medical conditions, psychological issues, drug side effect, alcohol abuse, smoking, etc. Symptoms are erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, less vaginal lubrication, loss of orgasm, pain, etc. Treatment is based on the cause like medication modification, sex therapy, counseling, etc.

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I was addicted to pornography and masturbation for the last 10 years. Now, my sexual power is very low. Kindly help.

Query: Hello, I am a 25-year-old unmarried male weighing 198 pounds. Height 72 inches. I was addicted to pornography and masturbation for the last 10 years. Now my power of sex is very low and I am getting married in two months. I am afraid of getting married because of low sexual power, premature ejac...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. There are many reasons for Premature Ejaculation Stressful work like night duties, 24-hour jobs. Diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid issue affect premature ejaculation. Keeping your Blood sugar, blood pressure, a...  Read Full »

I have issues due to premature ejaculation. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a premature ejaculation issue and require help for it. I take blood pressure and vitamin D3 medication. Kindly advise.   Read Full »


Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Premature ejaculation is defined as ejaculation with minimal sexual stimulation, before the patient desires and before or within one minute of penetration. Frequently, performance anxiety could be a cause of premature ejaculation. In that case, you can take deep brea...  Read Full »

I have headaches, insomnia, and loss of libido. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 43-year-old male, and I am married. About 15 years ago, I had the habit of masturbation for a long time, and albumin came out at night. But gradually, I imagined sex all the time, and pressing pain in the left side of my head began. At present, I have a pressing headache in the left...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. The first thing to mention is that masturbation does not cause weakness or sexual dysfunction, contrary to popular belief. Relax. The current disease is not your fault. I need some details for a better understan...  Read Full »

I have sexual dysfunction after using Fluoxetine. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been on Fluoxetine for two months. In the beginning, I had no sexual problems, but after the second or third week, I could get an erection, but I could not ejaculate. So my question is, how can I fix this problem? I know every SSRI has sexual dysfunction as a side effect, but it ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is a common side effect due to SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) like Fluoxetine. You may have delayed ejaculation. You can try the tablet Cyproheptadine (Heptidine) 2 mg before having sex. It will work. If it does not work, ...  Read Full »

Kindly clear my doubts regarding the tablet Pramipexole.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking medication for chronic anxiety and GAD to control my anxiety and prevent relapse for the past few years. I now take Effexor XR 150 milligrams daily in the morning and Crestor 10 milligrams daily in the morning (for controlling the lipid profile), and recently the doc...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. 1) If we consider mood symptoms, then you are doing good. You have reported improved anxiety symptoms and depression with Effexor (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors). The addition of Buspirone (an...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from sperm leakage problems for the past six years. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old. Is there a solution to the problem of my sperm leaking for the last 6 years? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sharath Kumar. C

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Semen leakage is one of the male sexual disorders in which the carrier fluid of sperm, known as semen, slips out or leaks out of the shaft without an erection causing great frustration for the male. The basic cause of semen leakage is the overstimulated functioning of t...  Read Full »

Can I experience sexual dysfunction due to Zoloft?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 39-year-old experiencing anxiety and sexual dysfunction for the past few years. I had been on Zoloft from the age of 18 to 33, due to which I started weaning down, but around the age of 28 to 33, I started gradually reducing the doses. I also tried taking very minimal doses of v...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Yes, sexual dysfunction can be a side effect of the medications you are taking. However, the other possible reasons are: Infections can be due to urinary infection, for which I suggest that you can do complete ur...  Read Full »

I am experiencing loose penis and difficulty to have sex. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctorI am recently married. I am unable to enjoy sex as my penis gets loose while having sex and I am unable to keep it hard. So my friend recommended me to use Vigore 100 red, So should I use it?Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Kanani Darshan Jayantilal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Yes, taking Tablet.Vigora 100 (Sildenafil) will help you but along with that, I suggest that you can also try the following steps to improve the situation: Communication: It is essential to maintain open and hones...  Read Full »

I do not feel sexually attracted to anyone. How do I know if I am asexual?

Query: Hi doctor,I think I might be asexual, but I still want to feel sexual attraction. It is not that I hate or repulse the idea of sex. It just does not call me that much. I feel as if I am missing something by not feeling sexual attraction. Maybe this lack of attraction can come from fear or something ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ruhi Satija

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the information you sent, it seems to me that you did have a desire earlier. But I think the experiences you had, made you either not interested or may be overwhelmed. You have a hold on your current thoughts and how your past relationships worked and impacted you....  Read Full »

I am experiencing problems during intercourse due to shorter sexual time. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I want to know that how long should I have sex? My sexual timing is only 20 seconds, is it a problem for me? So please advice me the medicines that can prolong my sexual time. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. K. V. Anand

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern please do not panic. You must understand premature ejaculation. Premature ejaculation is diagnosed when you have premature ejaculation within one or two minutes of sex, continuously several times with the same ...  Read Full »

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