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Unprotected Sex

Unprotected sex is the act of having sexual intercourse without using protection in the form of a condom. It is considered unsafe due to the risk of transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) it carries.

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I had unprotected vaginal sex. Am I pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend two weeks ago. However, there was no penetration; he ejaculated at the beginning, and later, after about an hour, he briefly rubbed the tip of his penis on my vaginal opening, which was already dried. Since that day, I have been feeling extremely...  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You mentioned engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse without any vaginal penetration. If there is no vaginal penetration and no ejaculation of sperm in the reproductive tract, the chances of pregnancy are extremely...  Read Full »

I have been having bleeding after taking an I-pill. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I had intercourse after 15 days of my period and the condom tore and he finished inside me. I took an I-pill (plan B) after an hour. A few hours later I started bleeding with white discharge and it was hurting a lot (probably because it was my first time). I panicked and the next day ...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As the intercourse was on the 18th day of the menstrual cycle. It is supposed to be safe, as you have already taken emergency pills twice within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. Bleeding and pain four to five hours after intercourse were ...  Read Full »

What are the symptoms of pregnancy that could be detected within a week?

Query: Hi doctor, Last week I and my partner had a romance, I did everything except for the penetration of my penis into her vagina. At last, I was masturbating outside with my hands, when the sperm came out it spills out over her legs and also near to her vagina. So we got scared that if sperm spill over...  Read Full »


Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pregnancy can happen rarely in the scenario you described. There will not be any immediate symptoms of pregnancy. The earliest symptom is missing the next expected period. You cannot do anything to stop the pregnancy right now. If she misses her period, she can confirm ...  Read Full »

I missed a few pills in the cycle and had unprotected sex. Will I get pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I use a combined contraception pill. In this cycle, I forgot to take the 8th and the 13th. I further forgot the 15th but consumed it in the morning and on the same day on time consumed the 16th. On the 14th I had unprotected intercourse. Should I now take the pill after, or wait? And ...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have missed pills in between, it is better to take an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse. There is no chance of pregnancy. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me.  Read Full »

What is the chance of HIV transmission from unprotected sex?

Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a sex worker without a condom. Now I am worried I have HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) or AIDS(Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus). Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hi, Welcome​ to icliniq.com. The only way to clear the doubt after an unprotected exposure is to get tested. I will suggest you to get your HIV Rapid test now. This will tell your baseline HIV status. If it is negative, get your fourth generation rapid test at four weeks of exposure. If the same...  Read Full »

After unprotected sex, I took only two tablets of combined OCP. Can I get pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex, but my husband did not ejaculate inside me. I am on the combined contraceptive pill, but I have taken only two tablets of the active pills. What are my chances of getting pregnant?  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unprotected sex definitely has a chance of pregnancy. Even if he did not ejaculate inside you, even the pre-seminal fluid or precum, that is, the clear fluid that comes out of the penis before the semen, which is rich in young healthy sperm, comes in contact with the g...  Read Full »

I am concerned about mouth ulcers and sore throat after having unprotected intercourse for ten seconds. Kindly help.

Query: Hello,I had unprotected sex 26 days ago with a spa girl and it lasted for 10 seconds because I pulled out and I noticed that I did not cum. For the past two days I am having a sore throat with extreme tiredness which made me scared about HIV then after I got tested for it after 16 days of unprotect...  Read Full »


Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unprotected sex can have a high risk of exposure to other sexually transmitted diseases. Sore tongue and throat may be due to climate change rather than sex. Internet generally leaves you with tension rather than a solution. I suggest you kindly consult a specialist,...  Read Full »

Can a negative HIV test after past unprotected sex affect my future?

Query: Hello doctor,I have engaged in unprotected sex with two girls, including my girlfriend and friends. After six months, I took an HIV screening test, and it came back negative. However, I am getting married next month, and I am confused about how this will affect my future life, my wife, and the next ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Having sex with multiple partners not only puts you at risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) but also other sexually transmitted infections. If you had unprotected sex with a partner of unknown HIV status and you have tested HIV negative after three months of exposu...  Read Full »

I had unprotected sex after my periods. Can I be pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor,I had unprotected sex after four days of the period this month. He did not ejaculate inside but I am not sure about pre-ejaculation. Within an hour after intercourse, I took unwanted 72 and I had bleeding for only one day. Is there a chance of pregnancy or not? Is it withdrawal bleeding...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. Yes, you had intercourse during your safe period, which is from day 1 to 10 of your period. Yes, the bleeding is withdrawal bleeding. There is nothing to worry abo...  Read Full »

Can I still get pregnant after taking I-pill twice for having unprotected sex?

Query: Hello doctor,  I am 20 years old. I had my menses on the 24th or 26th of last month. I had unprotected sex with my partner on the 20th of this month. I took an I-pill three to four hours later. The next day early in the morning, around 5 AM we again had unprotected sex and he came inside me. 60 ho...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You had unprotected sex on the 28th or 30th day of your periods. So, the chances of pregnancy on these days is nil. Yet, you took an I-pill. So, the chance of pregnancy is further reduced. The second time you had sex would also not cause a pregnancy but, you had ano...  Read Full »

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