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Condoms

Condoms are a method of birth control that block the entry of sperm, and also block other bodily fluids from spreading sexually transmitted diseases. Both male and female condoms are available that are made from latex, polyurethane, and lambskin. If used properly, it is effective in preventing pregnancy 98% of the time.

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I got intimate with my girlfriend. Is this safe?

Query: Hi doctor My girlfriend had her last period a few days ago. Yesterday, we became very intimate, and I used condoms, though there was no penetration. Afterward, I masturbated, removed the condoms, and washed my hands. Following that, I licked her vagina. Now, I am concerned that sperm inside the con...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hi,I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Based on your description, the likelihood of pregnancy in such situations is very rare. Additionally, considering her regular menstrual cycles, yesterday falls within her safe ...  Read Full »

I had cesarean delivery two months back. When to resume my sex life?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a cesarean delivery just two months back. From when can I resume my sex life with my husband? Could you please advice on that?  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We usually advise our patients to be active immediately. You can have sex from six weeks onwards, but avoid a pregnancy till 2 years. After the cesarean delivery, your superficial wounds and deep wounds heal fast. But, the healing of uterine wound will take some time. Yo...  Read Full »

I am having frequent urination. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old female. My height is 5.5 feet. I want to pee like every five minutes and when I do wipe it is light red, sometimes red grey but not a lot and my last period was almost one and half months back. Why is this happening?  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com It could be urine infection, irregular unscheduled bleeding or some local pathology. All need to investigate. Have investigations, precautions then treated accordingly. Have proper hygiene. Wear soft comfortable undergarments. Use condoms for sex to prevent sexually trans...  Read Full »

I suffer from premature ejaculation despite using condoms. Kindly help.

Query: Hello,I have been suffering from premature ejaculation for several months. I am not able to control my ejaculation even after using condoms except for five minutes after penetration, and without condoms, I ejaculate in seconds. Kindly suggest.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Premature ejaculation can occur due to many reasons. Stressful work -Night duties, twenty-four-hour jobs. Diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid issue has an effect on Premature Ejaculation. Long-term medication related to hypertension a...  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 »

Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife is entering her fourth month of pregnancy. Is it safe to have intercourse now? Is there anything that needs to take care of? We have not had intercourse in the last three months as we were not together. Kindly advise.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After 12 weeks of pregnancy, the placenta has formed, and the bond between mother and baby is strong enough to prevent any problems for the baby. The only issue is the infection in semen. It is valid throughout pregnancy. Semen is a body secretion and will have some bac...  Read Full »

I flipped the condom before sex. Will it induce pregnancy?

Query: Hi doctor, I had flipped the condom before having sex as I had put it the wrong way. Also, I urinated for a few minutes back. Can my partner get pregnant by this? Please explain me. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pregnancy is very unlikely in the given scenario. Thank you.   Read Full »

What are the chances of contracting HIV if a condom breaks?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37 year old heterosexual male. I am HIV negative with no known STD. I always have safe sex. I always have very safe sex with girls who are not sex workers. But may have casual sex with others. Generally, I would imagine that they too would be practicing safe sex with their regul...  Read Full »


Dr. Bharat Udey

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An unsafe sex increases the chance of contracting STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) as well as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). As you mentioned that the status of your partners are mostly not known, so this puts you in risk of contracting STD or HIV if you get in...  Read Full »

I am pregnant. Is unprotected sex safe?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 11 weeks pregnant. I had unprotected sex with my husband. Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy?  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. During the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, the placenta is not fully formed. So in this phase, having sex is not very safe. As you know, semen is not a sterile fluid. So, if it enters the cervix or the vagina, this can provoke bleeding, pain,...  Read Full »

I had sex one week after a miscarriage. Am I safe?

Query: Hello doctor, I was six weeks pregnant, and on the ninth and tenth of this month, I had severe cramps and heavy bleeding. So, I consulted my doctor on the 11th, and she said that it was a miscarriage, and she gave me the first dose of the abortion pill. She gave the second dose on the 13th, which w...  Read Full »


Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is very less chance of pregnancy, but it is tough to say. Mostly, ovulation takes approximately 15 to 20 days to resume after abortion. But sometimes, it can resume early. As it is just six days after the last tablet, there is very less chance. But yes, be care...  Read Full »

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