Would practicing masturbation be unhealthy?
Patient: Dear Doctor, Hi, I am 27 Male. I have problem with masturbating. I am still a virgin. Never tried sex with any girl. But, I have started masturbating from my late 14 and now almost 13 years and I am not able to come out of it. When I am young around 14 I used to do 3 to 4 times a week. Now past 8 to 9 years I masturbate weekly once. Now, I am trying to control it because which I found myself it’s not very healthy practice (By putting me in a lot of social activities, studies and sports, sometimes exercises). But, recently I found some kind of problem. When I am talk to my girlfriend or when I touch her some kind of liquid is coming out of my penis (this happens over the last 2months). Also, I have problem with control of my ejaculation (means when masturbate ejaculation happens out of control within 50secs). I think I lost control also. I feel it serious problem because of masturbation over the years. Due to this, I had lot problem over the time. Headache, back pain, losing memory and I used to get more frustrations and I play sport (Badminton) during this I observed. if I stress more I am getting temperature(fever) while playing and it stays for the whole day and after the proper rest it goes. This kind of problem I am facing recently over last 1 month. I never faced these kinds of problem before when I masturbate. Now I have lot confusion. Whether this masturbation will lead to Erctile dysfunction or any other problems I read lot of forums and blogs say masturbation is not a problem and I went through this website also http://yourbrainonporn.com/erectile-dysfunction-and-porn Now, I think I need help from doctor which helps me. I don’t know whom to contact or which doctor I have to consult to solve my problem. Thank you. Doctor: HelloThanks for query.Sexual satisfaction is a normal desire of a man kind at the age of adolescence which in absence of female partner he gets by doing  masturbation .However as a law of nature anything that is in excess leads to addiction and causes desensitization of penis resulting into problems like loss of libido ,poor erection etc.All other problems that you have are mind related and due to anxiety Following general measures will help you to boost up your confidence and improve your general health .1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..Consult qualified Psychiatrist for counselling and treatment .Dr.Patil.