Q. I am a diabetic and hypertensive, and I masturbate daily. Will it hamper my sex life?

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You are definitely in need of a healthy life style. As you have not mentioned whether you are suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus or type 1 diabetes mellitus. But looking at the medication mentioned by you, I am considering it type 2 diabetes mellitus. Other associated problem like hypertension also suggest me to think of life style associated disorders only.

Following are my suggestions for you: 1) Your three problems (diabetes, hypertension, and sexual health) can be sorted out by working on four points. They are: diet, exercise, medication, and stress. Work on these and you will be able to successfully deal with your problem. 2) If you see carefully, you will notice that your doctor is helpful to you only in advising your medication and other things (diet, exercise and stress) need to be tackled by you. So, health is in your hands and not in doctor hands. So, please work on it. 3) For your height, you are overweight. Try to reduce your weight minimum by 10 kg. It will definitely benefit you in all aspects of health including diabetes, hypertension and sexual health.

4) Physical activity is a must. Minimum one hour of walking or jogging or yoga or gym or any other modality of exercise five days a week is recommended. 5) Decrease excess calorie intake. Sweets, fats, junk food, bakery products need to be avoided. Decrease salt intake is must for your hypertension. 6) There is nothing wrong with your penis size. And bigger penis size does not mean that it will result in happier sexual life.

7) Masturbating daily, in general, will not result in any problem as such. There is no standard frequency of masturbation. It depends upon your physical health and wish. It will not result in erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation. But your other health issues make you prone to such problems.

8) Sexual problems in majority of cases are not real physical problems but are a result of unexplained fear, and insecurity. In my opinion, this is the most important aspect while dealing with sexual issues. Feel free in talking to your doctor on such issues.

9) I do not think that you need any medication for sexual health. Do not be carried away with advertisement. Medicines are not required and will not benefit you.

10) Optimize your blood sugar and blood pressure. Continue with medicines which you mentioned in your query. 11) Come out of unnecessary stress. Fix a healthy routine for yourself by focusing on above mentioned points.

I hope this helps.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Vinod Kumar

Experience: 18 + Yrs

Yoga

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