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I fingered a masseuse. Am I at risk of sexually transmitted infections?
Query: Hi doctor, I had been to a spa for a body massage a week back. I was fingering the female massage therapist during the massage, and she also cummed on my fingers. I am unsure if I touched my penis with the cum, and there were no cuts on my fingers. However, I am worried about getting infected by HIV... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The chances of transmitting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by massage or fingering are zero unless there are bleeding wounds on the hand. If there are no bleeding wounds, the odds are nil. Skin-to-skin contact or kissing can transmit ... Read Full »
Why do I suffer from severe itching in my penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from severe itching in my penis, especially in the circumcised area. It started to happen a month ago. I also feel like my penis is getting thinner day by day. I am unmarried. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I request you share a picture of the affected area. If there was unprotected sex, one needs to think of sexually transmitted infection. I suggest you do the following tests. 1. TPHA (Treponema pallidum hemagglutination) test. ... Read Full »
What could be the thread like appearance in penis after unprotected sexual encounters?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a sexual encounter with CSW(Community Sex Worker) which was protected and I have no symptoms. After six months I have another sexual encounter with CSW which was also protected. After a month a weird thread-like thing started appearing in my penis and it got disappeared in a few ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please attach photographs for further guidance. Read Full »
I am experiencing thick white discharge during sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing a vaginal infection. I have observed thick, curdy white discharge and am encountering pain during sex. Additionally, I have noticed some tiny bumps around the vulva and inside the vulva, accompanied by itchiness.Please provide guidance. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Please share a picture of the affected area. If there is unprotected sex, one needs to consider sexually transmitted infections. Tests to consider are:TPHA (treponema pallidum hema... Read Full »
I have a bump on the shaft with mild burning sensation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My partner and I have been together for three months and decided not to use protection anymore since she has birth control in her arm. I started to notice a bump on the shaft for the past two weeks. It is on the outside where the shaft and testicles touch. A couple of days ago, it was... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and gone through the attached images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). After careful inspection of the attached image and considering relevant history, including unprotected sexual intercourse, duration of exposure around ... Read Full »
Is pain during sex after an abortion normal?
Query: Hello doctor,Is pain during sex after an abortion normal? I had an abortion about a week ago, and my boyfriend and I attempted to have intercourse, but I experienced some stomach pain during it. I am just wondering if it is normal to experience this. I took a painkiller too. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am very sorry to hear about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. It is common to experience some discomfort or pain during sex after an abortion, especially during the first few weeks after the procedure. This is because the cervix may s... Read Full »
My condom broke and I am worried about HIV infection. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,Yesterday, my condom broke as I was entering the vagina of an unknown lady. The whole episode happened so fast (less than five to 10 seconds). I am not sure if the tip of my circumcised penis was in contact with the inside of the vagina or the butt hole, as I could not see. The lady sai... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through single unprotected intercourse are low. The act can be considered almost as unprotected intercourse as there was a condom tear. If the person is HIV-negative, the... Read Full »
I had a frenulum tear. How long will it take to heal?
Query: Hi doctor, I got married before seven years and living happily with my wife. A week ago, I had a very enthusiastic sex session in the shower. During which I slipped out and missed going back in and had a substantial impact. At that time I believe I had a frenulum tear and the skin was split. After... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is quite common to get a frenulum tear while having coitus. It will heal within four to five days and pain will subside in a day or two. However, if you still continue to have pain, you can seek an opinion. Avoid coitus for few days for a quick recovery. For furth... Read Full »
I have white bump on penis with no pain or symptoms. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a white bump on my penis for the past three months. It did not cause any pain when I touched it, and when I tried to remove it in the shower, it did not budge. It is single and there was nothing else resembling it that showed up on my penis. It showed up maybe a day or two after ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The lesion is not looking like an STD (sexually transmitted disease). From your history, it is asymptomatic and pain free. Whitish concretions can form due to the collection of subpreputial discharge or it can be Fordyce's spot. Wart can be asymptotic and go for spontan... Read Full »
What are the chances of getting HIV after taking post-exposure prophylaxis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have done some stupid things in my life. I had safe sex, but with many different girls. There was never a condom fail and each time I used a new condom. When I did it with the fourth girl, I noticed that the condom tip was broken. After that, I took PEP. On the 26th day post exposure... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. In my opinion, the chances of you getting an HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection is 0.001 % or less. I am glad to note that you have used a condom every single time and took all possible precautions. In fact, you... Read Full »