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Although anal sex is highly predominant among homosexual men, it is not uncommon among heterosexual males and females. Male to female, female to male, male to male, and female to female anal sex are prevalent. Women use sex toys and fingers to stimulate men sexually. As the anus has numerous nerve endings, people experience pleasure while getting penetrated, fingered, or during oral-anal sex. Some parts of the world and cultures consider this to be a crime and taboo. It is one of the riskiest sexual practices as there are high chances of infection transmission.

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Is it possible to spread HSV-2 infection from an infected woman to a man during sex?

Query: Hello doctor, I have some questions about herpes. If a woman having HSV-2 who does not have a flare-up or showing any signs of HSV-2 currently has unprotected vaginal intercourse with a man who does not have HSV-2 or any other STD, then what are the chance of her infecting him with HSV-2? What are t...  Read Full »


Dr. Ankush Jairath

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. Coming back to your query. There are varied chances of transmission, which depend upon the presence of any blood contact or duration of exposure. The use of condoms markedly reduces the chances of transmission, but it can never become zero ev...  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 »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

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 »

How can pregnancy be avoided without condoms or pills?

Query: Hi doctor, I am going to get married in four months. We want to know whether there is any other way to avoid pregnancy other than using condoms or taking pills. I have seen somewhere on the internet that if we do intercourse for some particular period, then pregnancy can be avoided. Is it true? If ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are right in saying that there are other methods of birth control and called calendar method. For a woman, who have 35 days cycle, between 15 to 27 day is unsafe. In case she has irregular periods, then it becomes very tricky. The calendar method is somewhat unsafe wh...  Read Full »

I need information on safe sex practices. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23 year old male. I am currently in a relationship with a girl. I would like to have sexual affair with her but I am shy. I request some tips on how to have safe sex and how to approach the entire act. I have searched the internet but it is more confusing. Secondly, I want my partn...  Read Full »


Dr. Rashmi Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your awareness regarding safe sex and seeking opinion for it. Use a condom. I know that it is the most repetitive advice but you got to stick with this one, no matter what your temptation is. Not just for preventing pregnancy, but for preventing STDs (sexu...  Read Full »

I have bleeding after anal sex. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,There is slight bleeding after anal sex. I had a drop-by-drop bleeding the next morning after passing stool.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have had mild trauma due to penetration in the anal sphincter which is causing bleeding. You will need to follow few steps: Sitz bath which means, putting three tablespoons of common salt in a small tub of lukewarm water and placing your butt in it for 10 minu...  Read Full »

I had nonpenetrative anal sex. Will I get HIV?

Query: Hi doctor, Two months back, my friend tried to insert my penis into his anus. He tried three times without any protection, but my penis did not get penetrated into his anus as his anal hole was tight. Then I refused to do such unsafe practice. No penetration occurred but the penis head touched his a...  Read Full »


Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. What you experience are not the symptoms of HIV. They seem more likely to be that of an STD (sexually transmitted disease). In the case of HIV, it will not resolve after a minor treatment. I suggest you get tested for STDs. The symptom...  Read Full »

Is it possible to get proctitis anal herpes without engaging anal sex?

Query: Hello doctor, I acquired herpes simplex virus 2 infection two months ago from oral sex. Now, I have proctitis anal herpes. Is it possible to have it without engaging in anal sex?   Read Full »


Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Herpes infection normally involves either the mouth (manifesting as cold sores), or the genital region, and can include the scrotum, penis, and the anus. It is possible to have it without engaging in anal sex. It is a highly contagious disease, and in the active sta...  Read Full »

I have diarrhea after anal sex. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My partner tried anal sex for the first time in the last three years. It was not painful at all, and he finished inside of me. Also, he used a natural water based lube. Everything seemed to be fine until the next morning when I had horrible diarrhea. It is very watery and lots of it. T...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Likely it is not related to anal sex because it is not a common complication of anal sex and also bacterias will not proliferate so fast to give you diarrhea in the next morning itself. It is likely related to food consumption in last few days. I guess you do not hav...  Read Full »

Can anal sex with HIV positive person transmit HIV infection?

Query: Hi doctor, My partner is HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive. We had anal rubbing, but we used protection (condom). Also, there was no discharge and not even precum. The anus was also dry during that time. What is the chance of me getting affected?  Read Full »


Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A known case of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is always a potential candidate for transfer of infection. However, the infectivity levels differ according to his stage of disease, CD4 count and viral load titers. Anal intercourse does have a higher risk of disease tra...  Read Full »

I have a fever and blood in my urine after having sex. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I had a sexual exposure two and half months ago, wherein I had receptive anal sex, where that guy inserted his penis only two times as I bled a little. Then I sucked him, and he ejaculated in my mouth where I had no sores. Four days after this, I got nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a low-...  Read Full »


Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You had symptoms, and you went for third generation, which were negative. So it means no HIV status. Take plenty of liquids, three to three and a half liters, so if at all residue of infection if it goes. Liquid Citralka two teaspoons times a...  Read Full »

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