Patient's question:
I am a 30-year-old male. When I first started dating a girlfriend, I realized that I might have erectile dysfunction. Over a period of three years, I tried many methods, but I couldn't recover. I was about to give up, but my parents kept urging me to get married and have children. I feel very guilty towards my parents, so I still want to try treating it. Can frequent masturbation lead to erectile dysfunction?Doctor's answer:
Frequent sexual intercourse leads to prolonged congestion in the urinary and reproductive systems, resulting in a decline in local immunity and consequently causing conditions such as urethritis, prostatitis, and seminal vesiculitis. Excessive sexual activity and overstimulation of the sexual nerves can, over time, lead to sexual nerve fatigue, causing a decrease in libido, premature ejaculation, and weak erections.Then, patients need to maintain a balanced diet, follow a regular sleep schedule, and regulate their physical and mental health. In daily life, it is important to maintain a positive mood, eat more light, soft, and liquid foods, drink plenty of water, and consume more vegetables and fruits.