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Struggling with Sexual Health Before Marriage
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Struggling with Sexual Health Before Marriage - #46170

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I m masturbating from 14 year now i am 25 age after 4 months i m getting married i am very weak cannot possible to do sex so please solve this problem. I want need mood and stamina and also erectile dysfunction also is there and premature ejaculation

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Do not worry start on Ashwagandha capsule 1-0-1 Shilajit rasayana 0-0-1 Shwetha musli pak 1 tsp-0-0 Avoid masturbating frequently Practice pranayama meditation regularly

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Don’t worry take punrnchandrayoras 1tab bd , siddamkaradwaja 1tab bd, musalipak 1tsp with milk nd take ghee with sweets

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1.Tab. Hiforce 2 tab twice daily with warm milk after meals 2.Cap. shilajit gold 1 tab twice daily with warm milk after meals 3.Musli pak 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily after meals 4.Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after meals

🍲 Diet Tips - Favor warm, nourishing foods: milk, ghee, dates, almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds. - Avoid excess spicy, fried, or junk food — they weaken Shukra dhatu (reproductive tissue). - Drink warm water; avoid cold drinks and alcohol. - Include saffron milk occasionally for mood and stamina.

🧘 Lifestyle Tips - Yoga: Bhujangasana, Setubandhasana, Vajrasana after meals, Pawanmuktasana. - Pranayama: Anulom Vilom (balancing), Bhramari (calming). - Sleep: 7–8 hours, avoid late nights. - Reduce stress — anxiety itself worsens erectile dysfunction.

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Diet and Nutrition 1. Balanced diet: Focus on whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. 2. Foods rich in antioxidants: Include foods high in antioxidants like berries, leafy greens, and nuts to help reduce oxidative stress. 3. Omega-3 fatty acids: Find omega-3 rich foods like fatty fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts to support heart health.

Exercise and Physical Activites 1. Regular exercise: Engage in moderate-intensity exercise, like brisk walking, cycling, or swimming, for at least 30 minutes a day. 2. Pelvic floor exercises: Practice Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles.

Stress Management 1. Mindfulness and relaxation: Try techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga to reduce stress and anxiety. 2. Get enough sleep: Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night to help regulate hormones and reduce stress. 3. Practise yogasan: Molband, setu bandhasan, chakrasan, veer bhadrasan, halasan, gomukhasan.

Other Lifestyle changes 1. Quit smoking 2. Limit alcohol consumption 3. Maintain a healthy weight

💊Medication💊

Cap. Boostex Forte 2 caps twice a day before food. Tab. Kapikachu Ghana Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Khadiradi Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food.

Shilajit Gold gum 1 small spoon (the one that comes in the pack) with one cup of hot milk early in the morning.

Shwet Musli Pak 1 tsp with a cup of hot cow milk in the morning

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Diet and Nutrition 1. Balanced diet: Focus on whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. 2. Foods rich in antioxidants: Include foods high in antioxidants like berries, leafy greens, and nuts to help reduce oxidative stress. 3. Omega-3 fatty acids: Find omega-3 rich foods like fatty fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts to support heart health.

Exercise and Physical Activites 1. Regular exercise: Engage in moderate-intensity exercise, like brisk walking, cycling, or swimming, for at least 30 minutes a day. 2. Pelvic floor exercises: Practice Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles.

Stress Management 1. Mindfulness and relaxation: Try techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga to reduce stress and anxiety. 2. Get enough sleep: Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night to help regulate hormones and reduce stress. 3. Practise yogasan: Molband, setu bandhasan, chakrasan, veer bhadrasan, halasan, gomukhasan.

Other Lifestyle changes 1. Quit smoking 2. Limit alcohol consumption 3. Maintain a healthy weight

💊Medication💊

Cap. Boostex Forte 2 caps twice a day before food. Tab. Kapikachu Ghana Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Khadiradi Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food.

Shilajit Gold gum 1 small spoon (the one that comes in the pack) with one cup of hot milk early in the morning.

Shwet Musli Pak 1 tsp with a cup of hot cow milk in the morning

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Hello,

I understand your fear, anxiety, and pressure, especially with marriage coming up. First, please be reassured:

👉 Masturbation from teenage years does NOT permanently damage sexual power. 👉 What you are experiencing is functional weakness caused by anxiety, stress, fear of performance, and Vata imbalance, not permanent damage. 👉 Erectile dysfunction + premature ejaculation at your age are very common and completely reversible.

The biggest problem here is fear, not your body.

In Ayurveda, this condition is called Shukra Kshaya + Vata aggravation + Manas (mental) stress, which affects erection, stamina, confidence, and ejaculation control.

Your treatment will focus on: • Strengthening nerves & semen (Shukra dhatu) • Improving erection & stamina • Controlling premature ejaculation • Removing anxiety and fear • Restoring confidence before marriage

🌿 Before Starting (Very Important Truth) • Masturbation does not make you weak forever • Sexual strength depends on mind + nerves + confidence • Anxiety alone can cause erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation even in healthy men • You have 4 months, which is more than enough time

🔎 Recommended Investigations (If not done in last 6 months) 1. Hemoglobin (Hb) 2. Vitamin B12 & Vitamin D3 3. Fasting Blood Sugar 4. Thyroid profile (TSH)

(These deficiencies commonly cause weakness and erectile dysfunction)

💊 Internal Medicines Phase 1 – First 30 days (Nerve calming + erection support + anxiety control) 1. Ashwagandha Churna – 3 g with warm milk at night 2. Kaunch Beej Churna – 2 g with warm milk at bedtime 3. Brahmi Vati (plain) – 1 tablet twice daily after meals 4. Shilajit Capsule (pure) – 1 capsule morning after breakfast

Phase 2 – Next 30–60 days (Stamina + ejaculation control + sexual confidence) 1. Vrihani Gutika – 1 tablet at night with milk 2. Chandraprabha Vati – 2 tablets twice daily after meals 3. Musli Pak – 1 tsp morning with warm milk

🌿 External Support 1. Penis & lower abdomen oil massage (3–4× weekly) – Use Ksheerabala Taila or Ashwagandha Bala Taila – Gentle massage, no force 2. Foot massage at night with sesame oil.

🥗 Diet & Lifestyle Guidelines ❌ Avoid Completely • Pornography (VERY important) • Excess masturbation (stop gradually, don’t force) • Alcohol, smoking, gutkha • Junk food, cold drinks • Late nights ✅ Include Daily • Milk with a pinch of turmeric • Soaked almonds (5) + dates (2) • Ghee – 1 tsp daily • Fruits like banana, pomegranate • Warm, home-cooked food

🧘‍♂️ Yoga & Pranayama (Daily) 1. Ashwini Mudra – 20 repetitions 2. Moolabandha – 10–15 times 3. Anulom Vilom – 10 minutes 4. Bhramari – 5 minutes

🚫 Avoid excessive Kapalbhati for now

🕉️ Mental Conditioning (Very Important)

• Stop checking erection again and again • Stop comparing yourself with others • Sex is not a performance exam • First few times after marriage can be anxious — NORMAL • Confidence improves naturally after emotional bonding

⏳ Expected Improvement Timeline

• Anxiety reduction: 7–10 days • Morning erection improvement: 2–3 weeks • Stamina & control: 4–6 weeks • Full confidence: 2–3 months

👉 You WILL be able to perform normally. There is nothing permanently wrong with you.

🚨 When to Seek Immediate Help

• If erection is completely absent even during sleep • Severe depression or panic attacks

Otherwise, this condition is 100% treatable.

✨ Final Reassurance You are young, healthy, and your body is capable. Fear has weakened confidence — not masturbation.

With proper herbs, routine, and mindset, you will regain full sexual strength before marriage.

Warm regards, Dr. Sumi S MS (Ayu)

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Hello I​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ totally recognise and sympathize with your worry and anxiety. Before marriage, there are many men who bring almost exactly the same problem to the fore, and fortunate fact is — this situation can be changed with adequate Ayurvedic treatment and proper instructions 😊

First of all, be calm. Your problem is very common, specifically in men who have masturbated since their early teens and now are facing performance anxiety because of their upcoming marriage. You are NOT damaged permanently.

YOUR CONCERNS (As Understood)

Had masturbation since age 14 Age now: 25 years Matrimony in 4 months

Complaints of:Weakness Low sexual mood (libido) Erectile dysfunction (difficulty in maintaining an erection) Premature ejaculation Fear of not satisfying partner

AYURVEDIC EXPLANATION (Simple Words) As per Ayurveda, this mainly occurs due to:

👉Shukra Dhatu Kshaya (Depletion of reproductive tissue) Overdrive of masturbation over an extended period of time leads to the weakening of Shukra Dhatu. Eventually, it results in low stamina, premature ejaculation, and weak erection.

👉Vata Prakopa (Vata imbalance) It causes anxiety, fear, and early ejaculation. Also, it deteriorates the stability of the erection.

👉Manasika Dosha (Mental stress & fear) Performance anxiety is the main cause of ED. The brain and penis are interrelated; if the brain is under stress, the erection will fail.

– It is a functional issue and not structural damage.

TREATMENT GOALS

– Rejuvenate Shukra Dhatu – Enhance erection strength & duration – Get rid of premature ejaculation – Elevate libido, self-confidence & good mood – Eliminate anxiety before marriage

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN

INTERNAL MEDICATION (Rasayana + Vajikarana)

👉For Strength & Libido 1.Ashwagandha capsule 1-0-1 after food 2.Kaunch Beej 1 tsp with warm. Milk at bed time

👉For Premature Ejaculation & Nerves 1.Shatavari kalpa 1 tsp with warm milk

👉For Urinary & Sexual Support Chandraprabha Vati 2-0-2 after food (if urination frequency or weakness present)

These medicines help to rebuild the nerves, hormones, and confidence, and not by an artificial way of stimulation.

DETOX & CLEANSING (VERY IMPORTANT)

Without detox, medicines won’t work fully. Milder Shodhana (Home-safe detox) Triphala churna – ½ tsp at bedtime with warm water (daily) –Cleans gut –Improves absorption –Reduces Vata imbalance

By advanced Panchakarma (such as Basti), the results are quicker if it is done under the doctor’s supervision.

EXTERNAL THERAPY

Abhyanga (Oil Therapy) Massage with Ashwagandha Taila lower abdomen, thighs & soles 10–15 minutes daily or alternate days

This directly strengthens pelvic nerves.

LIFESTYLE & MIND CONTROL (KEY STEP)

- Sleep before 11 pm - Completely stop watching porn (VERY IMPORTANT) - From now on, no masturbation - Daily Anulom Vilom + Bhramari Pranayama (10–15 min) - Light exercise or walking 30 min/day

Most of the 60% of the improvement that the patient will experience will be due to mind control rather than the intake of medicines.

DIET RECOMMENDATIONS

INCLUDE Night warm milk (with a pinch of turmeric) Dates, figs Almonds soaked (5–6 daily) Ghee in small quantity Fresh, warm home food

AVOID Fast food Alcohol, smoking Too much tea/coffee Late-night eating

INVESTIGATIONS (Optional but Helpful)

If anxiety doesn’t go away:

Fasting blood sugar Serum testosterone (optional) Urine routine

WHEN WILL YOU SEE RESULTS?

2–3 weeks: Anxiety lessening, confidence boosting 4–6 weeks: Stronger erections & better stamina 3 months: Premature ejaculation under control

Before marriage: Physically and mentally, you will be able to handle it

– Masturbation is NOT the cause of permanent harm – ED that occurs before marriage can be reversed – Ayurveda provides natural, safe, and long-term correction

You have 4 months, which is MORE than enough.

Warm Regards Dr Snehal ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Vidhate

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Reduce masturbation, Start with Divya Cap Ashwashila 1-0-1 after food with water Youvan gold 1-0-1 before food with warm milk. Apply ashwagandha bala oil on penis externally twice daily. Have early dinner Avoid addiction if any Remain relaxed and stress free.

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Medicines Manmath Ras: 1 tablet twice daily with warm milk (after food). Musli Pak: 1 teaspoon twice daily with warm milk. Ashwagandha Churna: 1 teaspoon at bedtime with warm milk. Vanga Bhasma: 125mg (1 pinch) mixed with the Musli Pak dose.

External Therapy Shri Gopal Tailam: Apply 5-8 drops on the organ and massage gently (avoiding the tip) every night at bedtime.

Dietary & Lifestyle Advice The 4-Month Rule: You must practice strict Brahmacharya (Abstinence) until your marriage. Do not masturbate. This is crucial to rebuild the Shukra Dhatu (tissue) you have lost.

Diet: Include Dates, Almonds (soaked), Walnuts, Ghee, and Milk in your daily diet. Eat 2 eggs daily if you are non-vegetarian.

Mental Health: Anxiety about your past is causing half your problem (Performance Anxiety). Masturbation has not caused permanent damage; 4 months is sufficient time to recover fully if you follow this protocol.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Yavanamrita vati 1 BD Yauvan gold capsule 1 BD Musli pak 1 tsp 0D

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Addressing concerns related to sexual health and stamina through Ayurvedia methods can be complex but meaningful. Given your current situation, it’s important to explore underlying issues while providing practical solutions. Begin with assessing your doshas - especially focus on vata and pitta balance. Excessive masturbation could have led to vata imbalances, causing weakness and fatigue. Here’s a plan.

Firstly focus on strength and energy by consuming nutritive food aligned with your constitution (prakriti). Emphasize a diet that’s rich in whole grains, like rice and oats, proteins, such as mung dal and paneer, and healthy fats found in ghee and sesame oil. Incorporate herbs such as ashwagandha and shatavari — which are known to promote vitality and enhance stamina. Take 1 teaspoon of ashwagandha powder with warm milk at night.

Address agni (digestive fire) by keeping your meals regular and well-timed. This helps in strengthening the digestive system and enhances nutrient uptake, important for overall vigor. Avoid excessively spicy and oily foods to prevent further imbalance in pitta dosha, which can contribute to irritation and intoxication.

For premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction, consider practicing yoga and pranayama, which can strengthen pelvic muscles, reduce stress, and enhance mental focus. Specifically, asanas like dhanurasana (bow pose) and bhujangasana (cobra pose), and anuloma viloma (alternate nostril breathing) can be beneficial.

Ensure adequate rest and manage stress through daily routines, possibly adding abhyanga (self-massage) with warmed sesame oil, promoting circulation and relaxation. Finally, while these steps may be beneficial, it’s crucial to consult with a healthcare professional to rule out any underlying medical conditions requiring immediate attention.

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