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Premature Ejaculation, Unable To Maintain Erection, Depression, Loss Of Self -respect. Any Treatment?
Question: Hi, I am 27 years old and have masturbated approximately 3-4 times a week since I was 14. I have now reached the stage where I am unable to maintain an erection & i also suffer from premature ejaculation. This has left me feeling depressed and I have lost all my self respect. It is also affecting my ability in social situations. Please can you advise if there is any treatment available? I am approximately 5'7" and weigh 60kg. I have no previous medical history.
Dear XXXXXXX
Thank you for posting your query.
From your query I could understand that you are too much worried about your past practice of masturbation.
Masturbation is a natural and normal method of attaining sexual satisfaction.
Masturbation is practised by both men and women of almost all ages after attaining puberty.
Masturbation in normal frequencies will not cause any health problems.
Masturbation as such will not cause erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation organically.
The anxiety or feeling of guilt of doing masturbation can lead to psychogenic cause of erectile dysfunction.
Most common cause of erectile dysfunction is psychological. Other causes need to be ruled out as well.
The other common causes are:
1. Smoking
2. Diabetes Mellitus
3. Alcohol
4. Hypertension
5. Medicines
6. Stress
7. Depression
The erectile dysfuction at this age can be managed initially by certain medications. But I do not think you need these at this time. However, you can discuss regarding the same with your physician.
Premature ejaculation can be managed by Physical Methods like Stop and start method, squeeze method.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries I will be available to answer them.
Regards,
Thank you for posting your query.
From your query I could understand that you are too much worried about your past practice of masturbation.
Masturbation is a natural and normal method of attaining sexual satisfaction.
Masturbation is practised by both men and women of almost all ages after attaining puberty.
Masturbation in normal frequencies will not cause any health problems.
Masturbation as such will not cause erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation organically.
The anxiety or feeling of guilt of doing masturbation can lead to psychogenic cause of erectile dysfunction.
Most common cause of erectile dysfunction is psychological. Other causes need to be ruled out as well.
The other common causes are:
1. Smoking
2. Diabetes Mellitus
3. Alcohol
4. Hypertension
5. Medicines
6. Stress
7. Depression
The erectile dysfuction at this age can be managed initially by certain medications. But I do not think you need these at this time. However, you can discuss regarding the same with your physician.
Premature ejaculation can be managed by Physical Methods like Stop and start method, squeeze method.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries I will be available to answer them.
Regards,
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