I've been masturbating for the past 6 years without actually removing my clothes, like on my underwear. Is there any chance this could lead to an infection?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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Masturbating in this manner may increase the risk of developing a genital infection due to the warm and moist environment created by the underwear. It is important to maintain good hygiene practices to reduce the risk of infection. You can use antifungal creams like Clotrimazole 1% cream to prevent or treat any potential fungal infections.

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I passed the Indian Air Force Y group written exam and my medical is on July 24. I have varicocele and my doctor recommended surgery, but I'm not sure if I should go for it since I have 3 months left. Right now, I'm under treatment with Dr. R.K. Janew how good is this doctor and will the surgery affect my medical clearance?

just check with ur contact or official sources that will that effect ur physical test, if yes then get it done if not then continue the medical treatment

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I'm experiencing an issue with finishing too quickly during sex and it's really been on my mind. Could you offer the best advice or methods to manage this kind of situation?

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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I'm really concerned because I've been noticing issues with my sperm count and the quality just doesn't seem right. Could this be affecting my chances of having kids, and what steps should I be taking to improve this?

For low sperm count and quality, you can consider taking a combination of medications such as Clomid (Clomiphene) and HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) to help increase sperm production. Additionally, supplements like Fertilaid and FertilAid Countboost can also be beneficial in improving sperm count and quality.

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