Is masturbation affecting my sex life?

[AllyBofaChase]

As a young man I had a strict no masturbation policy. When I started having sex I noticed that unlike most men the foreskin of my penis was not very elastic and wouldn't stretch back exposing my glans . However, that never stopped me from having an orgasm and I enjoyed sex with my girlfriends. It only affected me if I wore a condom in which case it took my some time to come. As I became older sex became more sporadic and I started masturbating. I used to stimulate the tip of my penis. There was a long period of time where I didn't have sex. Then I started dating again. Lately I was having sex with my date and I was not hitting any of my sensitive spots that I used to hit while masturbating. As a result of which I found it tough to keep my penis erect. I could see that my dates were getting frustrated with me and it took me about 45 - 55 mins to come. I was wearing a condom. This happened with another date again and now I am petrified. Should I stop masturbating or should I buy a sex toy that mimics a realistic vagina if I want to masturbate. Should I explain clearly to my dates that I have trouble keeping an erection up and getting an orgasm? Are there any OTC pills that will help me stay hard?

[Man7Cut]

Well masturbating by stimulating the tip of your penis will give you a different sensation than from intercourse, so use a different method when you're on your own.Maybe something like a masturbation sleeve would help.

I find I take much longer to come with a condom no matter how thin so you're not alone there but make sure you're wearing one that fits properly. If it's too tight it will impair your erection and give you a problem staying hard.

Make sure you're relaxed as well because you won't perform well if you're worried about how it's going to go

[IPNH]

you can try taking L-Citrulline. I'm unsure how to take it for ED but you can look it up.

[Norwich1 Moderator]

There are plenty of ED otc products available from most pharmacies.

[Dubey18]

Stop masturbation as it leads to less sensitivity..atleast in my case it does. It kinda need atleast a month to attain the sensitivity back

[BexyBoy]

I don't think it's necessary to stop masturbation completely as, if you use a technique that moves the foreskin back and forth, this will be more likely to keep it stretched and mobile when erect. Just limit it to the times that make sure no splitting occurs to give time for the skin to recover if you are being vigorous as you reach climax - and use a cream such as coconut oil daily to keep foreskin moisturised. What you fantasise about while pleasuring yourself might also be important.

[Hidden]

no need to stop masturbation, perfectly natural and healthy. Both are separate feelings, during masturbation you can do what makes you feel good and focus on places that makes it more enjoyable, sexual intercourse will reach other sensitive enjoyable parts, I’m not great with condoms tbh reduces sensitivity for me and occasional loss of erection, 45 minutes good going mate I’d be happy with 10!