'I jerk off four times a day... Is that too much?'

Q. I masturbate around four times a day. Is this normal behaviour? I think I should cut it down a little but I don't know how to.
A. There is absolutely nothing wrong with masturbating, provided you don't do it in on the local train, which may be disastrous for your health. Doctors have long advocated the benefits of masturbation, and many believe there is nothing wrong with the number of times you choose to do it. The problem arises only when it starts to affect your life and hampers your ability to focus on other things, or complete other tasks. If you think that is the case, you probably have a problem. What you can do is try stopping it completely for a few days. Alternatively, try swapping it with an activity that you find enjoyable, such as reading, having a cup of coffee or watching something interesting on television. Walk or exercise more, because physical activity helps divert attention from the need to pleasure yourself. Finally, try cutting down on the amount of porn you watch.

Q. I have a feeling I'm gay but I'm not sure. Is there any way I can find out?
A. Here's an interesting piece of information: A lot of us experience homosexual tendencies at some point in our lives, especially in the years when we are busy exploring our sexuality. So, whether or not you think you are gay also has a lot to do with how old you are and how long you have been experimenting with your sexuality. Do you fantasise about actually having sex with another man or have you actually had it and enjoyed it? If you believe you really are gay, embrace it. Talk to members of the LGBT community or a counsellor, trusted friends or family members. And if you need a few more years to experiment, that's perfectly okay too. Not everyone in this country is a homophobe. Just stay away from members of India's ruling party.