I'm having trouble getting my penis to become fully hard, even when I'm aroused. I have a feeling it might be because I've been masturbating quite a bit lately. Could this be affecting my ability to get a proper erection? Any advice on what I should do?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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That could be Erectile DYSFUNCTION no need to worry visit Psychiatrist for appropriate tyreatment and maintain healthy life style and also do kaegel excercises

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