I've been bed humping since I was a kid, like maybe from 6th or 7th grade. Now that I'm having real sex, my penis gets hard at first but then it just doesn't stay that way. Is there something wrong, or is it normal? What can I do about it?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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That could be erectile dysfunction,visit Psychiatrist for appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've had a left side varicocele for about a year now and need microsurgery but most doctors in Maharashtra are suggesting open surgery instead. Do they use any magnification during open surgery or is microsurgery the better option here? Also, can you recommend specialists in Maharashtra who perform microsurgery for varicocele?

Microsurgical varicocelectomy, which uses magnification, is generally considered the preferred option for varicocele treatment due to its lower complication rates and higher success rates in preserving testicular function and fertility compared to open surgery. While open surgery may involve some magnification (loupes), it doesn't offer the same level of precision and visualization as a microscope used in microsurgery

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I'm really curious about the normal sperm count needed for a natural pregnancy. Also, what should the motility rate be? Could you help me understand this a bit better?

is considered to be at least 40 million sperm per milliliter, with a motility rate of at least 40%

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My life partner has a health condition and I want to stop having sex permanently. Is there any medical treatment or surgery to prevent erections for life? I've tried controlling my thoughts but it's not working. Are there permanent options in medical science to stop this?

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