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Is a red pimple on my inner thigh after sex due to HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a sex worker a day before yesterday. But I told her not to remove her dress because I did not have a condom. Then I had a hug and allowed her to suck my penis for five minutes. While doing, she told me that my liquid is coming in her mouth, and so I stopped. After that,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.As per your exposure, you seem to be safe from HIV. The thigh lesions are not due to HIV (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It could be due to other causes. Do you have any symptoms like pain, itching, etc.? Read Full »
What tests must I take following unprotected oral sex?
Query: Hello doctor,I had an oral sex with a girl without protection, and I licked her vagina too, later I came to know she has PSV which she had undergone treatment and she was cured, I came to know risks of the STD's via oral sex and I was suggested to have test after four weeks, but they did not tell wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many tests, but the below mentioned are usually done to rule out the infection. These are a screening test. 1. Test for HIV. Tridot test. 2.Test for gonorrhea (urine or oral swab) and chlamydia. 3. Test for Hepatitis B (HBsAg) and C virus. 4. Test for... Read Full »
I have lost sensation in my penis after prone masturbation. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old, and I have been masturbating on the bed for more than fifteen years. Now I realized this does damage. In the early days of last year, when I got new bedsheets I started losing sensitivity. The new bedsheets I have are rougher than the old ones. Now almost all my ner... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, We welcome you to the icliniq.com family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I am sorry to hear about your troubles. Whilst prone masturbation may give you immense pleasure, it is harmful to you in the long run. Prone masturbation does not cause n... Read Full »
Do I have erection issues during oral sex because of anxiety?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 25-year-old male. I have an erection when I am alone, when I masturbate or when I am with my girlfriend. I never had vaginal or oral sex. I tried vaginal sex two years ago but could not maintain the erection due to anxiety. I have a normal erection when I masturbate, but I do not... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You do not have an erection because of anxiety and fear of performance. Stay calm and proceed naturally without thinking much about the situation. I suggest you take the tablet Tadalafil tablet one hour before sex (consult a specialist doctor, talk with him or her, a... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from burning testicles after having oral sex. My partner was STD-free and has been tested. She was on PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). There is no redness, swelling, or discharge out of the penis. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not STD. It could be a fungal infection in the groin. Keep the area dry, and apply anti-fungal powder if possible. Use Candid (Clotrimazole) powder. Thank you. Read Full »
Could throat ache, and fever after unprotected sex mean HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old male. I only received unprotected oral sex for roughly two minutes around 46 days ago from a commercial sex worker. I did not have any intercourse. I do not know her HIV status. I had an episode of diarrhea immediately after within the next five days and it resolved ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. Unprotected insertive oral sex with an HIV-positive woman has a negligible/non-existent risk of transmission of HIV for the male partner unless she had oral sores or blood mixed saliva or bleeding gums which might increase the risk. You hav... Read Full »
I had oral sex and developed sore throat. Is it HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a sexual encounter with a prostitute who seemed to be in a healthy condition and free from diseases. I had oral contact with her vaginal fluids, though I did not have any intercourse or kissing with her. After four days of a sexual encounter, I developed a sore throat with a 99-... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Unprotected sexual activities do lead to multiple STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), including HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). But we need to be aware of the other STDs that can spread through this mode, such as syphilis, herpe... Read Full »
Will I get HIV if I have an oral sex?
Query: Hello doctor,I got a massage a few months ago. The masseuse gave me a blowjob without a condom. I went to the hospital four days later with a urinary tract infection. I was given IV antibiotics for three days and antibiotic tablets for two weeks. There was no testing done for STDs. Do I need to be w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Unprotected sexual exposure is a risk factor for a variety of diseases and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), including HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Oral sex, on the other hand, has a low risk of HIV transmi... Read Full »
I got diarrhea after protected oral sex. Did I get HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I met a guy. I decided not to have sex as I do not know him. He gave me protected oral (blow job) with a condom. Also, I fingered his anus two minutes with vaseline by putting nitrile gloves. That is all and he also sucked my nipples. We did not have anal sex. There was little masturbatio... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is unlikely to acquire HIV without exchange of body fluids. In your case, masturbation and oral sex have very minimal chance for such. Your diarrhea could be due to other infections. I hope this helps. Thank you. Read Full »
Does masturbation have any harmful negative impacts on me?
Query: Hello doctor, I have several questions. Please clear my doubts and tell whether they are myth or fact. Is masturbation harmful? Is hair fall associated with masturbation in any way? How frequent can one have sex? I am having sex with my partner daily and even twice a day sometime. Is it harmful? Whe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation is normal and not harmful. It does not cause physical problems or sexual problems. Masturbation does not cause hair fall. Both are due to the effect of testosterone. In boys of young age, the effect of testosterone is high, which is normal and cause desire to... Read Full »