Patient's question:
I have had the habit of sexual intercourse for many years. Previously, I never had a girlfriend or sexual activity, so I didn't notice it. Recently, I started dating a girlfriend and engaging in sexual activity. During this time, I discovered that I cannot get hard, and even if I do, it becomes soft quickly. I feel that I must rely on sexual intercourse to solve the problem. Does sexual intercourse lead to sexual dysfunction?Doctor's answer:
Sexual dysfunction is defined by the inability to engage in sexual activity. If this symptom reappears during sexual intercourse, it generally cannot be diagnosed as sexual dysfunction. Sexual intercourse generally does not cause any disease. It is usually recommended to have intercourse once a week. Frequent and heavy sexual intercourse can lead to diseases such as prostatitis, premature ejaculation, and nocturnal emissions. Infertility is also possible. For male patients, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take timely and appropriate medication and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.