Patient's question:
[Condition Description: I am currently 23 years old. I started masturbating at the age of 17. Now when I have sex with my girlfriend, I feel a bit weak and lacking in stamina. Additionally, I have a short penis, and sometimes it doesn't stand up properly, and even when it does, it's very short. Treatment history and effectiveness: I have taken Liuwei Dihuang Pill twice before, and it had some effect, but it wasn't very ideal. What kind of help I want: How can I quit masturbating? Also, am I a bit impotent? I'm very worried. How can I be cured? Thank you!]Doctor's answer:
Moderate masturbation has no adverse effects on health, but if it is excessive, it can deplete physical energy, leading to a decline in physical fitness and gradually causing a deficiency of kidney yang, resulting in serious consequences such as impotence and premature ejaculation. Therefore, it is recommended that you quit masturbation promptly. In daily life, find your interests and divert your attention through activities like playing sports, watching movies, or reading. Avoid alcohol, spicy, and stimulating foods, and consume more seafood, soy products, fish, and shrimp to boost yang and replenish essence. Exercise regularly to enhance physical fitness and strive to regain sexual function as soon as possible.In addition to maintaining daily health, the symptoms of impotence and premature ejaculation caused by masturbation can be regulated using traditional Chinese medicine. For example, taking Si Zi Tian Jing capsules can be beneficial. This medicine is refined from various herbs such as deer antler, silkworm pupa, Chinese centipede, and Chinese caterpillar fungus, and it has the functions of tonifying the kidneys, warming yang, strengthening muscles, and enhancing bones. It is suitable for patients with kidney yang deficiency.