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Condom Allergy

Condoms are made mainly of latex, which is the main reason for having an allergy to condoms. Condom allergy causes frequent itchiness after sex. The localized allergic reactions are itchiness, bumps, swelling, and redness. In some cases, watery eyes with scratchy throat are also evident. These are avoided by using condoms made of other materials such as polyurethane or polyisoprene.

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I got symptomless red spots on my penis head after sex while my wife was menstruatingder. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I noticed red spots on my penis head two weeks ago. I assume that it is some reaction after sex. During intercourse, my wife was at the end of her menstruation, and there was some blood left. My red spots appeared only after sex. They do not itch or have any other symptoms, but they ar...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The red spots seem to be normal. There is no need to worry as long as they do not pain, itch, and not raised above the skin. It would help if you sent a picture. Regards.  Read Full »

Skin of penis is peeling a day after sex. Can it be yeast infection or STD?

Query: Hello doctor, My partner and I had sex and a day after, the skin on his penis was peeling. I have no clue what it means. It is still peeling and we had sex a week ago. I went to get it checked out I have not heard anything yet. He said he got checked two weeks ago and I got checked a day after. Plea...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The peeling of skin after sexual intercourse occurs in 3 to 5 % of men. The most common cause is allergic (contact dermatitis), followed by fungal infection and STD like chlamydia or gonococcal infection. However, STD is associated with pain and dysuria. The other tw...  Read Full »

I am noticing frequent recurrence of lumps on my penis. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been having lumps on my penis for a few months and they are not itchy.Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures attached (attachments have been removed to prevent identity). The skin of the shaft of the penis has extremely few pimples. What are your symptoms? You stated that it had been there for a few months. Is there a difference in the quantity or loo...  Read Full »

I get dark purple spots and rashes everytime I use a condom while having sex. Why so?

Query: Hello doctor, I get these spots sometimes when I have sex with a condom. After I take the condom off, there are dark purple spots. Is this due to friction or something else? I have tried using latex-free and still have the same issue. They go after a couple of days. My test results for STI were als...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. Allergies can cause such rashes and it is not due to STI (sexually transmitted infection) because you have had protected intercourse only. So do not worry. I would suggest you take a tablet of Levocetirizine (anti...  Read Full »

I Have A Swollen Labia After Protected Intercourse. What Should I Do?

Query: Hello doctor, I had sexual intercourse last night with protection. Immediately after, I went to take a shower and I see that my left labia majora is swollen but painless. It is kind of weird to walk lie down or sit. It was only my second time having sex. What should I do? Is this a dangerous situati...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not see any reason for you to worry. The possibilities for this swelling are: 1. You could be allergic to the latex material of the condom. So, due to the friction, the local skin is showing a reaction. Maybe, the other labia is also slightly swollen, but not...  Read Full »

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