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Does Masturbation Cause Weak Erection?
Question: Hello Doctor,
I am 28, and I have some questions about my male genitals. I used to masturbate 4-5 times a week since I am 18. My penis gets harder and stays there for 5-10 mins. Is it normal for guys to have shorter erection time? Did I over masturbate?
I never had sex and going to get married. So I am little concerned if I will have a good sex life. Should I be worried about testing the healthiness of my penis? Looking forward to your advise.
I am 28, and I have some questions about my male genitals. I used to masturbate 4-5 times a week since I am 18. My penis gets harder and stays there for 5-10 mins. Is it normal for guys to have shorter erection time? Did I over masturbate?
I never had sex and going to get married. So I am little concerned if I will have a good sex life. Should I be worried about testing the healthiness of my penis? Looking forward to your advise.
Brief Answer:
No worries
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Penis erection time varies and on average it is 2 to 3 minutes so 5 to 10 minutes is still above average. Masturbation affects performance due to frequency. Once a week and when coitus available avoiding it and keeping coital frequency to once or twice a week will help. Dont worry about your sex life, masturbation does not pose any permanent damage, and penis is not supposed to stay erected all the time, when the act is being done, your hormones will make sure of adequate strength of genitals for a successful copulation, trust your hormones and dont worry .
I hope it helps . Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
No worries
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Penis erection time varies and on average it is 2 to 3 minutes so 5 to 10 minutes is still above average. Masturbation affects performance due to frequency. Once a week and when coitus available avoiding it and keeping coital frequency to once or twice a week will help. Dont worry about your sex life, masturbation does not pose any permanent damage, and penis is not supposed to stay erected all the time, when the act is being done, your hormones will make sure of adequate strength of genitals for a successful copulation, trust your hormones and dont worry .
I hope it helps . Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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