There are a number of health issues that men in Singapore. For those that fall under the area of sexual health, here are the top 3 men’s sexual health conditions in Singapore that you should be aware of.
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)
Men with this condition do not have the ability to have and hold an erection. They are thus unable to have an erect penis for sexual acts even if they feel turned on sexually, since the erections are too soft or for too short a time for penetrative sex.
Erectile dysfunction can be caused by a blocked flow of blood to the penis resulting from health conditions such as obesity, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and more. The cause for the condition may psychological in nature.
Read more about erectile dysfunction in our article here.
Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation is a condition whereby when a man ejaculates prematurely, even with little sexual stimulation. According to Singhealth, this condition is more common than erectile dysfunction.
While there is no definitive definition of “premature”, it may typically be considered as being within a few minutes of achieving an erection. Premature ejaculation can leave a men’s sexual partner to feel unsatisfied.
Premature ejaculation may be due to the man having an over-sensitive penis, or to psychological factors. You may consider seeing a doctor for it if it persists.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually Transmitted Infections, or Sexually Transmitted Diseases, are infections spread from one person to another mainly through sexual contact. They are caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi.
Learn what the top 5 STIs in Singapore are in this article.
Our Preferred Doctor For Men’s Sexual Health Issues In Singapore
If you are looking for a doctor to consult on men’s sexual health issues in Singapore, you can consider our Preferred Doctor, Dr Kenneth Lee. Contact us to make an appointment.
Learn more about Sexual Health in Singapore here.
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This article is informative only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never be relied upon for specific medical advice.
