Hello Thanks for writing to us Masturbation does not directly cause erectile dysfunction in men. Its a myth that both are inter connected. Causes of Erectile dysfunction are: Erectile dysfunction can have various physical and psychological causes. In some cases, it can be caused by both. Physical causes can include: excessive alcohol or tobacco use high or low blood pressure high cholesterol obesity diabetes cardiovascular disease conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS) or Parkinson’s disease Psychological causes can include: stress or difficulty with intimacy in romantic relationships stress or anxiety from situations in your personal or professional life depression or other related mental health conditions You can help yourself by adopting certain lifestyle changes like: exercising 30 minutes a day avoiding cigarettes or other tobacco products avoiding or reducing the amount of alcohol you drink meditating or engaging in activities that reduce stress However If you have a condition that’s causing your ED, talk to your doctor about it. Get physical exams at least once a year and take any Natural medications to make sure you’re as healthy as possible. I hope you are helped. Thanks Dr. Tripat Mehta