I've been having some trouble lately with my penis not getting fully hard or straight, even though my sexual desire is still there. Everything was fine just about three weeks ago. I also noticed that before this started, I wasn't able to hold sex for a long time. I'm getting a bit worried about what's going on. Could this be something serious or maybe just stress?

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I'm concerned about not being able to ejaculate during intercourse with my girlfriend. I tried for about half an hour, but nothing happened until I masturbated afterward. Could there be something wrong with me?

Normal, nothing to worry ok.

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I've been trying to masturbate every day, but sometimes I don't end up ejaculating, which gets frustrating. It's like when I have certain feelings or emotions, it just doesnt happen. Is there a way to deal with this? Would really appreciate some guidance.

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I've been dealing with this ongoing issue where the foreskin on my penis gets really tender and then cracks. This seems to happen quite oftenit heals and then just cracks again. I'm getting a bit worried about it. What could be causing this, and how can I prevent it from continuing?

You may be experiencing a condition called balanitis, which is inflammation of the foreskin. I recommend using an antifungal cream such as Clotrimazole (Canesten) twice a day for 2 weeks to treat any possible fungal infection. Additionally, keeping the area clean and dry, and avoiding harsh soaps or irritants can help prevent further cracking. If the symptoms persist, it is important to see a doctor for further evaluation and management.

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