Patient's question:
For three months now, my husband and I haven't had any sexual intimacy. I wonder if he might be impotent.Symptoms: His nighttime erections are harder than when he's awake,
and he's been satisfying himself through masturbation so far.
Additional info: My husband is 30 years old, works a relatively light job as a civil servant, and doesn't smoke or drink.
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Doctor's answer:
This situation is still abnormal. It could be due to his own sexual psychological disorder or the result of prolonged and frequent masturbation in the past, which has caused dysfunction in sexual function, making it impossible for him to derive pleasure from normal sexual activity.I suggest you don’t silently endure the pressure, dissatisfaction, and frustration. You should openly express your concerns (pursuing sexual satisfaction is a natural human instinct and there’s no shame in it) and your dissatisfaction, and express your demand for a solution. Listen to the reasons he might give. If there are indeed hidden circumstances, you can urge him to visit a urology specialist or a sexual psychology specialist for scientific examination and treatment.
I believe that as a responsible and caring husband, he will meet your reasonable demands.