Ans: Smoking over long period of time can reduce the blood supply of penis thus affecting its sexual function. Alcohol increases the desire but may reduce the performance.

Ans: Traditional aphrodisiacs have not been scientifically studied for their effectiveness. But sure enough some of them may have serious harmful effects.

Ans: Viagra like drugs should be taken under supervision of qualified medical practitioner only. It is wise to take these tablets on alternate day (once in 48hours).

Ans: Taking medicine itself does not lead to an erection. A willing partner in right environment is necessary. Taking medicines helps occurrence of erection only upon stimulation of organ.

Ans: If sufficient trial of medicines has been carried out, then surgical implantation of a device may help in regaining the sexual function.

Ans: Diabetes reduces the sexual function in men by a variety of ways. In fact the arteries supplying blood are smaller than the ones supplying the heart. Therefore, sexual dysfunction occurs earlier than the heart disease in diabetes.

Ans: Some reduction in libido is expected as one grows older. However, if there is rapid fall in male hormone (Male menopause: Andropause) then the reduction in libido is out of proportion.

Ans: High BP for a very long period of time may affect the sexual function. In fact, some of the medicines used to control the high BP may cause reduced sexual function in men.

Ans: What you have is probably PREMATURE EJACULATION. It can be treated with medicines and /or counselling.

Ans:Oral sex is OK if it is carried out with the regular partner. The sexually transmitted diseases can be a risk as in usual sexual Intercourse.