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Stop-start Technique

The stop-start technique is a behavioral treatment used to delay ejaculation for men suffering from premature ejaculation. This is done by reducing stimulation or stopping sex when you feel like you are going to ejaculate.

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Can I know a permanent cure for premature ejaculation?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a problem of premature ejaculation. I want to make it perfect. My sex time was just 10 to 20 seconds. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Premature ejaculation is very common. It is usually not associated with any disease, but may be PE due to anxiety. However, there may be problem with prostate gland and thyroid hormone. You can learn to control PE by doing this ...  Read Full »

Can Methyl tetrahydrofolate increase penis length?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. I am going to get married soon. But I am worried about my small penis. The length is only 2-2.3 inch in flaccid state and about 3.7-4 inch in erect state. I would like to increase the width and length of my penis. Is there any medicine to increase the penis length witho...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. There is no medically proved treatment for increasing the length of penis. It cannot be increased, unless you have hormonal problems. For which you have to test serum free testosterone and LH (luteinizing hormone) levels. Size of ...  Read Full »

I suffer from premature ejaculation. Please suggest.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old unmarried male, who is suffering from premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. I do not get a hard erection during masturbation. And I ejaculate in less than 50 seconds. I once tried having sex, but I ejaculated during the foreplay itself, so I did not penetrat...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Premature ejaculation is very common and is usually not associated with any disease, but it may be due to anxiety. Sometimes, there may be a problem with the prostate gland and thyroid hormone. Most often it is a chronic problem and you have to take medicines. Also, the...  Read Full »

Does excessive masturbation lead to erectile dysfunction?

Query: Hi doctor, I am very sad that my penis is not properly erecting, and my penis is getting small when not erect. I feel shy in front of my girlfriend. I think I have erectile dysfunction. I masturbate a lot, and my penis is large when erect, but small when not. From 6 to 7 months, I am ejaculating ear...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation is normal and does not cause physical problems or sexual problems. But 4 to 5 times masturbation a day is excessive. If you want to reduce it, you should involve yourself in studies, games, and hobbies. Also, try not to remain alone most of the time and av...  Read Full »

I am facing premature ejaculation. How to correct it?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old individual. During intercourse, my penis gets an erection, but I ejaculate in less than a minute. It is becoming difficult. I am losing confidence. Glans penis (head) is completely covered by foreskin and cannot be seen when tried to retract. It is painful and not po...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Premature ejaculation is very common and is usually not associated with any disease but may be due to anxiety. However, it is sometimes associated with infection of male accessory glands, which is treatable. You can learn ...  Read Full »

Why do I have seminal leak and testis pain on excitement?

Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing seminal leak and pain in left testis on excitement without sex. Situation worsens when excited after exercising. This seminal discharge is causing anxiety and pain. I am having this problem since last 10 years. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. It may be due to infection of epididymis or prostate. You should do ultrasound of scrotum, prostate and also bacterial culture along with drug sensitivity of prostatic massage fluid, after which a course of suitable antibiotic ma...  Read Full »

I am suffering from premature ejaculation.Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old male. I am not yet married. I am suffering from premature ejaculation. Erection occurs within seconds and soon after that I ejaculate. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You say that erection occurs within seconds followed by fast ejaculation. Premature Ejaculation (PE) is very common and is usually not associated with any disease. However it is sometimes associated with infection of male accessory glands, which is treatable. ...  Read Full »

How is premature ejaculation treated?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old male. I am married. I have good general health and good sexual appetite. But, I am suffering from premature ejaculation from the day of my marriage. When I insert, the semen ejaculates within a few seconds. I took a test and consulted a sexologist. He suggested Nano-Leo...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Premature ejaculation is very common problem and is usually not associated with any disease. But, may be due to anxiety and sometimes however may be problem with prostate gland and thyroid hormone. You can learn to control prematur...  Read Full »

I can retract the foreskin only when the penis is flaccid. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a male of 5'11" and 92 kg weight. My age is 26 years and I am on no regular medication. I cannot retract my foreskin in erect position, but can retract during flaccid state. I also ejaculate very soon and I cannot get full erection. What treatment should I take for this?  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. First of all you should reduce weight. If you cannot achieve by diet control, then you will need medicine. You said that you cannot retract foreskin in erect position, but can retract during flaccid state. It means that t...  Read Full »

Kindly prescribe a medicine for premature ejaculation.

Query: Hello doctor, My age is 28 years old. My body weight is 80 kg and height is 5 feet 11 inches. I am facing a premature ejection problem. When I start sex, I discharge within one minute. Please kindly give me any medicine for treatment or guide me what I can do.   Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Quick discharge or premature ejaculation is very common and is usually not associated with any disease but may be due to anxiety, sometimes. However, there may be a problem with prostate gland and thyroid hormone. Most often it is a chronic problem and you have to take ...  Read Full »

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