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What to do if you cant ejaculate? Delayed ejaculation & its treatment explained

Men’s Health Blogs What to do if you cant ejaculate? Delayed ejaculation & its treatment explained In this post, we are going to go through quickly about ‘what to do if you cant ejaculate’. More specifically, we will briefly look at delayed ejaculation and delayed ejaculation treatment. You can also watch the video below In this post, we are going to go through quickly about ‘what to do if you cant ejaculate’. More specifically, we will briefly look at delayed ejaculation and delayed ejaculation treatment. You can also watch the video below The last thing any man or (his better half) wants to experience in their sex lives, is ‘the inability to cum’. Its frustating, unfulfilling and bloody irritating. So, what to do if you cant ejaculate? Lets first science the shit out of the topic. Now, delayed ejaculation (DE) is also called inhibited ejaculation. In this condition, men are unable to ejaculate after penetration of the vagina, in partnered sex. The important point to note here is the ‘average ejaculatory latency time’ which is about 4 to 10 mins. Interestingly this 4 to 10 minute time is also the ‘average duration of sex’ in most couples. So, technically, how long should sex last? about 4 to 10 mins post penetration. However, in delayed ejaculation, the sex lasts really long. Men who fail to ejaculate, keep thrusting their partners from anywhere between 30 to 60 minutes, but do not ejaculate. Thus these men in principle do not achieve their orgasm. This causes tremendous sexual frustration, depression and distress to the male. But, when it comes to the female partner, the distress and stress results from the consequent infertility issues. Since men with delayed ejaculation suffer due to the inability to deposit sperm in the vagina, infertility results, thereby affecting the relationships. Not just that, female partners of men who cant ejaculate also suffer from poor self esteem issues, disturbed body image problems and a range of other psychological problems. They think that, they are probably not ‘attractive’ and thereby their unable to make their partner come. Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call So what should you do if you cannot ejaculate? Keep Reading! The problem of delayed ejaculation is seen in about 4 to 8% of men presenting to male fertility clinic with sexual health issues. Now, here comes the icing on the cake. A large proportion of men with DE, seem to suffer from DE due masturbatory behavior. Men who engage in masturbation are frequently ‘auto-sexual’ or more specifically auto-sexually oriented. Can masturbation cause delayed ejaculation? Hell yeah it can. For these men, unfortunately, are compelled to take their hand and stimulate their organ. The thrusting force generated from their hand actually offers much greater gratification than the ‘vagina’s’ (of their partners) Moreover, men with delayed ejaculation also suffer from an idiosyncratic masturbation style called as ‘prone masturbation‘. Individual’s who engage in prone masturbatory practice frequently orgasm or achieve ejaculation by rubbing their organ on the bed or on the floor. The rubbing of course helps the individual get a tremendous high triggering an ejaculatory response. Other yet equally important causes of DE include 1. Major pelvic and abdominal surgeries 2. High Prolactin 3. Low Testosterone 4. Genito-urinary tract infections (from stds like chlamydia and gonorrhea et cetera)* 5. Mullerian cysts and prostatic utricles *Whats interesting to note here is that, specifically with STD’s the patient will have burning sensation while ejaculation. Thus, the pain will eventually inhibit the ejaculation completely Subscribe to our Newsletter What can you do immediately if you cant ejaculate? The best thing you can do for yourself is to visit a sexologist near you A thorough psychological and psycho-sexual evaluation is a definite must. Most importantly, a point of interest would be to get the individual evaluated on their sexual orientation. Many men suffer from conflicts regarding their sexual orientations. In men with DE, the said patient may be in a heterosexual relationship but would rather prefer to be homosexual. This conflict in the psyche can in itself cause and inhibition of the ejaculation (or ejaculatory response). Next, a thorough evaluation of the male sex hormones is also definitely required. Ultimately, treatment depends on the cause. If the issues are psychological. Treatment options include 1. Cognitive behavioral therapy or 2. REBT therapy combined with psychosexual therapy If the issues are organic (a bodily physiological problem) Hormonal therapy can be done. For example for men with elevated prolactin, medications to reduce prolactin can be given. Similarly for men with hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism (where no sperm in the semen is seen) hormonal injections with testosterone replacement therapy is recommended. Fundamentally the END-GOAL is to help the patient achieve a normal antegrade ejaculation. Some medications which we have used in our practice include medications like 1. Tab Cabergoline 0.5 mg twice a week for 8 weeks 2. Midrodine Hydrochloride and Ephredine. So, that about summates the post on ‘what to do if you cant ejaculate’. I hope you found this post interesting and useful. Do drop in your comments below. I will see you in this space with more interesting content to read Cheers! References Abdel-Hamid IA, Ali OI. Delayed ejaculation: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. The World Journal of Men’s Health. 2018 Jan 1;36(1):22-40. Althof SE. Psychological interventions for delayed ejaculation/orgasm. International journal of impotence research. 2012 Jul;24(4):131-6. Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Leave Your Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as Dr Shah Dupesh. Log out? Δ

Early morning sex? When is the best time for sex? Morning or evening? – 3 tips to follow

Men’s Health Blogs Early morning sex? When is the best time for sex? Morning or evening? – 3 tips to follow Ever wondered when is the best time to ‘have fun in the bed’? More specifically, when is the best time for sex? Is early morning sex better? Or is later in the night. In this short post, I am going to share with you everything under the sun about early morning sex and few tips. You can watch the video below, although I would encourage to the read the entire post. On to the good stuff then…. Firstly, Why should you have early morning sex? Well technically speaking, it strictly depends on both your interests. Some couples prefer having sex in the morning while some prefer it in the evening. And interestingly, among older couples, afternoon sex is not However, specifically when speaking about early morning sex, their are definitely some advantages. Firstly, your anxiety systems are shut down. This is definitely possible with a good sleep wake cycle. If you manage to get 6 to 8 hours of peace restful and dream full sleep, you are going to get up very very fresh in the morning (and ready for sex) When you feel less anxious, overall erectile function improves and sex happens just the way you want with your partner.More specifically, you have better erectile, you last longer and you perceive your orgasm much better. So, early in the morning, your limbic system (the part of the brain we share with lizards and a lot other animals) is highly active, while our cortex (which represents your thinking brain) is less active (technically it fires less). Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call Most importantly, you are probably not going to be flooded with a stream of thoughts in the morning. But, what about sex in the evening? Well, with sexual intercourse in the evening, you are probably damn tired post a full day of work. Furthermore, for most people later in the evening, the brain is flustered with a lot of thoughts. Not just that, if you partner works as well, she will have the same issues. Her mind most probably will be an equal clutter of thoughts. Thus, evening sexual intercourse after a long day of work may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Secondly, with morning intercourse, you should take the advantage of the early morning surge of testosterone. Interestingly, this morning surge of testosterone happens somewhere between 9: 00 to 11: 00 am. Subscribe to our Newsletter So, early morning sex is the best… since the morning surge of the male sex hormones helps increase your overall desire. Couple with a mind that is free, and you can definitely have your fill (of sex) Thirdly, an important point to bear in mind w.r.t to morning sexual intercourse is… Never to eat a heavy meal in the night. Specifically, remember to avoid eating anything heavy in the night, if you are planning for intercourse early in the morning. The reason is simple, when you stuff yourself with bucket load of food your body is going to be flooded with insulin & cortisol. Since both insulin & cortisol are both stress hormones, their is nothing much you can do. You will end up feeling tired, depressed and will suffer from low sex interest combined with erectile dysfunction. Moreover, repeated failures in the bed, with eventually lead to avoidance of sex and ultimately result in a ‘sexless marriage‘ Lastly, most men understand and know, that their early morning erections reflects their overall health. Since the morning erection tells us that overall organ flow is intact. So, having an early morning erection with your partner beside you actually helps increase the chances of having sex frequently quite effectively. So summarize, Eat your last meal before 7 Ensure you get 6 to 8 hours of sleep Last BONUS tip watch something erotic before you go to bed Basically, when you watch something erotic before going to bed, your desire systems are aligned with your intent. Thus the chances of you having sex with automatically increase in the morning. I hope you enjoyed reading the article on morning sexual intercourse, do share this article with all your friends and loved ones References Larson JH, Crane DR, Smith CW. Morning and night couples: the effect of wake and sleep patterns on marital adjustment. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. 1991 Jan;17(1):53-65. Pawlow LA, O’neil PM, Malcolm RJ. Night eating syndrome: effects of brief relaxation training on stress, mood, hunger, and eating patterns. International journal of obesity. 2003 Aug;27(8):970-8. Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Leave Your Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as Dr Shah Dupesh. Log out? Δ

Does Penis Stretching Work? The Truth about ‘Jelqing’

Men’s Health Blogs Does Penis Stretching Work? The Truth about ‘Jelqing’ So, you are going to love this post. Its about ‘the penis stretching exercises’. Does penis stretching work? How effective is ‘jelqing’. Can it make your organ BIG?. Watch the video below Now, the truth is a large number of men have serious problems with the size of their organ. An estimated 45% to 55% of men believe their organ is small (teenie weenieee) in terms of size. Full thanks and salutations to the porn industry, since, men tend to compare their organ sizes with porn stars while watching them do it. Moreover, they a develop a strange complex called as the ‘small penis syndrome’. Furthermore, these men compare the size of their organ with other men, while sharing common spaces in showers and toilets. I mean it really get to the head of these guys. They lose hope, they get depressed and feel their lives are over, fundamentally based on their penis size. They develop whats called as small penis syndrome. Moreover, men with this condition strongly believe and feel that they cannot satisfy their partners in bed. They believe and eventually end up with erectile dysfunction. Consequently, they avoid intimate relationships, and resort to masturbation where the element of judgement from another partner is fundamentally absent. Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call But the TRUTH of the matter is, their organ sizes are actually NORMAL Now, lets discuss a bit about penis size….since this is were most men have a problem. The mean average penis size ranges from about 5 to 5.5 inches when erect. But most men do not know to measure their organ. They end up comparing their size with what they see in the pro, leading to distress, anxiety, depression and a whole host of other issues. So, say you truly have a small size, does penis stretching work? Or does penis lengthening work? We hear all this humbug on these penis lengthening exercise, penis massage blah blah. However, these exercises will not increase the size of your equipment. Sorry to disappoint you. Penis stretching or Jelqing involves rubbing the organ back and forth using lubricants. This pseudoscience claims that repeated penis massage and stretches ends up causing micro tears in the deep tissue of the penis. Moreover, after the minor injuries heal, the scar tissue formed will make the organ feel and appear thicker. But, most people forget to notice that, the penile tissues are not just made of muscles. The penile tissue is made full of ‘neurovasculature’ that is, the organ is filled with blood vessels and nerves. Furthermore, it has 3 erectile tissues inside, the corpora cavernosa and the corpora spongiosum, so, stretching this organ will cause permanent long term damage. Not just, that, their are case reports and studies that suggest that, in men who engage in jelqing or penis stretching organ damage occurs. I have personally seen patients who engage in jelqing & eventually ending up with erectile dysfunction. The last thing you want to do to yourself is self-harm by doing these things. Remember, their are about a 100 factors based on which a women will judge you. And organ size is NOT IMPORTANT. So, please do not worry about your penis size. Visit an andrologist or sexologist near you to get a correct estimate of your organ. Subscribe to our Newsletter This is because a self-estiamtion of your size, by looking at your organ from top-down will make your organ look much smaller than it actually is. In all probability, your organ size is most probably normal. As a bonus point please never use ‘penile extenders’ for stretching your organ. It will cause permanent erection problems, by either incorrect usage or by penis stretching. Penis size can be increased by other methods, like utilizing whats called as a ‘Jess extender’ OR similar devices. But, stretching techniques or stretching devices or other surgical interventions do not work. So, remember 3 things 1. Estimate your size correctly 2. Penis stretching is not required 3. Visit an andrologist for the right treatment with respect to stretching I hope you liked this short post on ‘does penis stretching work’. Pleas drop in your comments below References Veale D, Miles S, Read J, Troglia A, Wylie K, Muir G. Sexual functioning and behavior of men with body dysmorphic disorder concerning penis size compared with men anxious about penis size and with controls: A cohort study. Sexual medicine. 2015 Sep 1;3(3):147-55. Sigalos J, Eleswarapu S, Mills J. HF01-17 PENILE STRETCHING PRACTICES THROUGH TIME AND CULTURE. The Journal of Urology. 2022 May;207(Supplement 5):e217. Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Leave Your Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as Dr Shah Dupesh. Log out? Δ

Male Fertility Tips To Get Pregnant Fast – 5 Quick Actionable strategies to implement

Men’s Health Blogs Male Fertility Tips To Get Pregnant Fast 5 Quick Actionable strategies to implement Hey guys! you are going to find this post both fun to read & easy as a pie to follow. Let get to the crux of the topic without wasting time. So, we are going to quickly discuss on male fertility tips to get pregnant fast (I mean super fast from a biological perspective). Watch the short below. It wont take a more than a minute of your time. Okay, you must be a newly wed or you are in a long term relationship with your girlfriend or whatever. You are ready to take that next big step to have a baby? [most people do not understand that they are screwing themselves over when they decide on having a child :-)]. However, since you are dead serious on this goal, you must be married for a year or two. Since social pressure from your relatives (specifically the damn in-laws) builds up rampantly. During this time, sexual intercourse which was once heavenly becomes a chore. In principal, sex happens just to have a child. You start tracking your partners ovulation days, her fertile window and plan intercourse. But still a pregnancy simply just does not seem to happen. Am I right? (I know I am). Both you and your partner are damn frustrated. It gets frustrating, trust me!. So, then what are the male fertility tips to get pregnant fast? The answer lies below in 5 quick actionable strategies to get your partner pregnant. FAST Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call Male fertility tips to get pregnant fast – 5 actionable strategies you should implement right now Tip 1 : Having frequent sex Regular sex can help. But do not at any cost make it mechanical. If sexual intercourse happens with all the planning around your partners fertile window, you are not going to get her pregnant. How much sex to get pregnant then? Remember its roughly 3 times per week. Studies suggest that when sexual intercourse happens at the rate of 3 times per week, their is roughly a 60 to 70 percent chances of getting your partner pregnant in the next 8 months. Yup that is roughly 8 months. When the frequency of intercourse falls to less than 3 per week, consequently the chances of pregnancy also drop. On average, the chance of getting your partner pregnant is roughly varies from 4% to 6% per month, when you have sex 3 times per week. So have fun, while you are at it. Making babies, no big deal as such. Tip 2 : Take the famed ABC Juice ABC juice (Expanded as Apple, carrot and beetroot juice) is an excellent natural anti-oxidant. Remember to take lots of it. Take the ABC juice everyday. Regular intake of ABC juice helps improve sperm motility fast,  increase sperm concentration and also boosts overall male fertility. One of the best home remedies to improve male fertility is taking a combination of ABC juice, lemon juice and orange juice. I would recommend taking each of these juices on an alternative day to boost male fertility. This is probably on of the best male fertility tips to get pregnant fast. Tip 3: Improve your erection Now, you are going to find this tip interesting. The tip is a double treat, both for you and your partner. Remember having a good erection, is paramount to satisfactory sexual intercourse. You cant argue with that right? However, the better and harder your penis. The larger the amount of semen deposited in the vagina. Now to put in simple words. More semen = more sperm (i.e the total number of sperm deposited per ejaculate is higher). So you definitely need to treat erectile dysfunction if you have it and also improve your existing hardness of your organ. Trust me, its worth it.  A simple way to improve erection is by going for a walk and hitting 10,000 steps per day. Try to use a pedometer and keep track of your steps. Or hit a daily target of 6 km/day while walking. Subscribe to our Newsletter Tip 4: Restful sleep and avoid night-shift jobs Its not worth working nights. Simple as that. We are not biologically designed to function with full potential in the nights. Quit your night shift work. In my experience as an andrologist and sexologist, I have seen a large number of patients suffer from numerous fertility & sex related problems due to night work only. Patients working in nights frequently suffer from low sperm concentration, low sperm motility and also decreased erectile dysfunction. They also have low sex interest and feel fatigued all the time. So please quit working at nights and ensure you get 6 to 8 hours of restful sleep. Trust me, it will make all the difference. Tip 5: Quit Smoking & Alcohol Lastly, definitely quit smoking and alcohol. Its just not going to help you, since it kills your sperm and it also kills your erectile functions. To conclude, in order to improve your overall male fertility, following simple lifestyle changes is all that is required. Take it easy and relax. Do not worry. Keep trying and you will achieve your goals of fatherhood. I will see you soon with another blog post References Begot I, Peixoto TC, Gonzaga LR, Bolzan DW, Papa V, Carvalho AC, Arena R, Gomes WJ, Guizilini S. A home-based walking program improves erectile dysfunction in men with an acute myocardial infarction. The American Journal of Cardiology. 2015 Mar 1;115(5):571-5. Pasqualotto FF, Lucon AM, Sobreiro BP, Pasqualotto EB, Arap S. Effects of medical therapy, alcohol, smoking, and endocrine disruptors on male infertility. Revista do Hospital das Clínicas. 2004;59:375-82. Deng N, Kohn TP, Lipshultz LI, Pastuszak AW. The relationship between shift work and men’s health. Sexual medicine reviews. 2018 Jul 1;6(3):446-56. 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Lump in my balls? Quick Pointer’s on lump in testicles

Men’s Health Blogs Lump in my balls? Quick Pointer’s on lump in testicles Have you ever wondered with the question ‘lump in my balls’? Could it be some freaking cancer. Am i done for? What should I do about these lumps in testicles? In short blog post we will go through some very concise facts on ‘testicular lumps’. You can watch the whiteboard video below (if you feel lazy to read) On to the good stuff then!. So when you notice a ‘lump in the testicle’ what matters most is the position of the lump. Position, position and position. It matters that much. The fist question to ask is ‘Where is the lump in my balls located?’ Is it on the skin? Is it deep inside my balls (in the tissue that is). Exactly where? The next question to ask is…. ‘How many lumps in my balls are their?’ Is their a single lump? Are their multiple lumps? Is it on 1 testicle or is it on both testicles? So a preliminary diagnosis can definitely be done, by answering these questions. If you notice lumps in the skin as depicted in the image below, please remember that these lumps are nothing but ‘Sebaceous cysts’. Check out the image below The good news is that, these sebaceous cysts do not require any ‘medical intervention’. You heard that right. You dont have to worry about it at all! However, should these cysts become big, they may give your private parts an ungainly appearance and just may be your partner may notice it. In these instances, a surgical excision (removal of the cyst) can be done. The second most common type of lump, men have is called ‘The worm lump’ or more specifically, these lumps have a ‘bag of worms’ like feel. These lumps are called ‘Varicoceles’. Check the image below. Here again, the varicocele is nothing but a dilatation of the blood vessels specifically the veins (that run over the spermatic cord). These varicoceles do not require any treatment. However, a large number of andrologists argue on this topic, and routinely suggest varicocele surgery for patients in order to improve sperm count, sperm motility and sperm shape. But, in case the varicocele is associated with pain, a treatment will definitely be required. Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call Coming to the next type of testicular lump… Its called the Epidydimis. The Epidydimis, serves as for sperm storage. Its a small structure present above the testis. The interesting thing here is that, lumps in the epidydimis can be either 1. A spermatocele 2. A block (due to sexually transmitted infections) or 3. Due to an Epydidimal infection The image below depicts a lump in the Epydidimis. All big size epydidimal lumps with pain definitely need an ultrasound imaging. A semen analysis test is recommended in case the lump is present on both sides. However, small lumps such as epidydimal cysts less than <1 cm do not need any treatment (more so, if they are located on just 1 side) Lastly, lets talk on cancer lumps in testis the final type of testicular lump is caused by testicular cancer. Only an estimated 1% of patients with male infertility suffer from carcinoma. The lumps of cancer are usually located much deeper in the testis. Check out the image below The most common type of these cancers in the testis are called ‘seminoma’s’ (not samosa’s:-)). That was a cheesy joke. I know As one would expect, the testicular lumps definitely need intervention (no running away) When a patient presents to the clinic, with a testicular lump inside the sac, we recommend a scan. Subscribe to our Newsletter The most common type of these cancers in the testis are called ‘seminoma’s’ (not samosa’s:-)). That was a cheesy joke. I know As one would expect, the testicular lumps definitely need intervention (no running away) When a patient presents to the clinic, with a testicular lump inside the sac, we recommend a scan. Moreover, if its a testicular tumor (usually a seminoma) either the testis should be removed or chemotherapy is initiated. Consequently, the good news is testis cancers have excellent 5 year survival rates. The US preventive task force in fact does not even recommend routine screening for such cancers. All said and done, keep your mind cool and get the right treatment. You will do well. No worries. Period. Lastly, to conclude. If you do have a lump. Remember to definitely visit an andrologist and/or sexologist near you for a proper evaluation. Hope you found the info useful Keep watching this space for more. Cheers! References Lin K, Sharangpani R. Screening for testicular cancer: an evidence review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2010 Sep 21;153(6):396-9. Stonier T, Simson N, Challacombe B. Diagnosing testicular lumps in primary care. The Practitioner. 2017 Apr 1;261(1803):13-7. Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Leave Your Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as Dr Shah Dupesh. Log out? Δ

Can i use saliva as lube? 2 Facts on using saliva as lube

Men’s Health Blogs Can i use saliva as lube? 2 Facts on using saliva as lube Welcome to Dr Shahs Clinic, in this quick video we are going to answer the question ‘Can i use saliva as lube?’. We will explore the magic of combining sex with saliva (we will see how magical it is!). Jokes apart let move on to the more serious stuff. Doc, can i use saliva as lube?, this is probably the single most common question I get. Its not surprising. An estimated 40% of couples use lubricants (saliva, KY jelly) or otherwise some ridiculous flower scented concoctions. Don’t get me wrong though. Using lubes definitely adds to pleasure for most couples. I mean people use saliva while masturbating, partnered sex, mutual masturbation and what not? Lubes of various varieties are also put into the mix. Moreover, saliva as lube is utilized in men with erectile dysfunction and in women with vaginal dryness However, there are some instances where you probably do not want to use saliva as lube. The best instance being ‘when trying for a child’. Saliva can basically give your sperms a knock-out punch. Studies done as early as the 1980’s have shown that saliva reduces sperm motility by 50% within just 5 mins of exposure. Not just that, by 15 mins of coming in contact with saliva, the sperm motility basically drops to zero. This is because saliva contains numerous substances that can technically ‘kamikaze’ your sperm. So, unless you are planning to use saliva as contraception method (not the best of course) you are probably better off not using saliva a lube when trying to conceive. Moreover, their are few more studies with some interesting observations. Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call Can saliva kill sperm? Oh yeah. Saliva is a sperm terminator In a few other studies, under the light microscope, scientist’s tried placing drops of sperm and drops of saliva beside one another. What did they find? Here again, sperm motility fell withing 5 mins of exposure and in about 15 mins the total sperm motility dropped to ‘0’. Interestingly, the sperms exhibited a kind of ‘shaking movement’ when exposed to saliva (sperms can get scared as well, have some mercy) Moreover, from the context of sexual hygiene, things get a bit more serious. Say….you are single and in a ‘not so committed’ relationship (in other words you do not know if you are going to marry the person), in these specific scenarios, you better watch out for STD’s And boy oh boy, saliva does transmit STI (sexually transmitted infections). In fact saliva can transmit a variety of sexually transmitted infections. Some common infections that can spread to your partner via saliva include 1. Herpes Simplex Virus leading to genital warts 2. Gonorrhea (by kissing and oro-genital sex) 3. Chlamydia (again by oral-penile sex) Subscribe to our Newsletter A beautiful study conducted in Australia called the HIM study has shown clearly that both Gonorrhea and Chlamydia can transmit through saliva. On an average, upon stimulation, via kissing and during oro-genital sex, saliva production in a man can reach 4-5 ml per minute (similar to that of eating food or chewing) thus aiding transmission of std’s. So should you use saliva as lube during sex? Well be careful and be damn cautious. The last thing you want is to end up with a damn STD. Trust me, it takes you out. Most importantly, I am sure you do not want your partner to end up with genital ulcers or lesions post sex. is a bit unfair right? So, exercise caution and avoid using saliva as lube. Should you definitely need to use a lube, use K-Y jelly or coconut oil as lube (more so when fertility is not a goal). I hope you found this blog post on ‘can i use saliva as lube’ informative. Please do ask your questions below. This is Dr Shah, Consultant Andrologist and Sexologist. I will see you soon with another interesting post References Chow EP, Fairley CK. The role of saliva in gonorrhoea and chlamydia transmission to extragenital sites among men who have sex with men: new insights into transmission. Journal of the International AIDS Society. 2019 Aug;22:e25354. Templeton DJ, Jin F, McNally LP, Imrie JC, Prestage GP, Donovan B, Cunningham PH, Kaldor JM, Kippax S, Grulich AE. Prevalence, incidence and risk factors for pharyngeal gonorrhoea in a community-based HIV-negative cohort of homosexual men in Sydney, Australia. Sexually transmitted infections. 2010 Apr 1;86(2):90-6. Tulandi T, Plouffe Jr L, McInnes RA. Effect of saliva on sperm motility and activity. Fertility and sterility. 1982 Dec 1;38(6):721-3. Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Leave Your Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as Dr Shah Dupesh. Log out? Δ

Does Masturbation Cause Erection Problems?

A worried young man in a reassuring consultation with a calm male andrologist about erection concerns

A Chennai andrologist explains how porn-driven and compulsive masturbation cause psychogenic erectile dysfunction with a partner, why the ‘weakness’ is Dhat syndrome, and how it is treated.