Fingering

Fingering is a sexual act of inserting one or more fingers in the vulva, vagina or anus for the purpose of sexual stimulation or masturbation.

  
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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 »

Can I become pregnant by fingering with precum in the pool?

Query: Hello doctor,My partner and I were at a swimming pool. My partner looked to see whether he cummed in his swim shorts while in the water, he stated that he noticed that he pre-cummed since he still had an erection after it and did not finish completely. He then stated that he touched his cum, and 10 ...  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. However, based on the information you provided, it is highly unlikely that you are pregnant. Pre-cum, which forms before ejaculation, does not contain enough sperm to cause pregnancy. Additionally, if your partner touc...  Read Full »

I am experiencing pain during sex. Please suggest.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old. I got married before two years. I still have pain while having sex. My husband says vaginal opening is too small hence it is painful for him too. We are badly in need of a baby now. Please suggest some measures to increase the size of my vaginal opening. Thank you.  Read Full »


Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually small vaginal opening happens due to dryness of vagina or if you are not fully excited. So, vagina is not dilated and there will be less mucus secretion, which will ultimately cause painful sex (dyspareunia). Follow the following few things regularly, which wi...  Read Full »

Do I need to take an emergency pill if I only had foreplay?

Query: Hello doctor, I had foreplay with my partner yesterday. We both were having some fun. He actually inserted a finger into my vagina though not deep. He was not sure if he had touched his precum or not. Also, his penis touched my vagina two to three times though he never inserted. Should I take an I-p...  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. It is highly unlikely that the insertion of the finger can result in pregnancy even if it was contaminated with precum because precum does not contain sperm. So, I do not think you need to take an emergency contraceptive pill. For more inform...  Read Full »

Does precum carry a risk of pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor,My girlfriend and I had sex. We only indulged in foreplay we did not have any intercourse. I tried to penetrate her but it was getting painful for her. We only did fingering and rubbing of the genitals and I did not put sperms inside her. I have no idea whether there has been precum ins...  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You had this sexual act just nine days before her periods. So, pregnancy is ruled out. She can still do the urine pregnancy test to comfort her curiosity. Thank you.  Read Full »

Is it possible to get pregnant with pre-semen entering vagina through fingering?

Query: Hello doctor, Please help me out. I am 25 years old, weigh 187 lbs, and my height is 5'4". I have PCOD and every time I have irregular periods. Last month, for a religious festival, took Regestrone for five days. I got my period within two days after that. It might be withdrawal bleeding. I do not k...  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly relax. Your next menses naturally should have been expected only by the same date as the previous one after taking Regesterone, as your dates have changed now). So now you are 14 days late for your scheduled menses. Also, ideally, you should get an ultrasound...  Read Full »

I recently had a sexual encounter and inserted one finger into the vagina without actual penetration. Is there any risk of contracting an STI?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently had a sexual encounter with someone I did not know well. During the encounter, I inserted one finger into their vagina. Additionally, at one point, our genitals came into contact without actual intercourse or penetration. I am feeling anxious about the possibility of contra...  Read Full »


Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Regarding your sexual experience involving fingering a sex partner, there is a risk of infection if you introduce your finger into your own genital area. Please follow these instructions: Take one capsule Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 625 mg and one tablet Ketoconazole 200 mg ...  Read Full »

I had an intense stomach ache, sweating, blurred vision, unconsciousness, and loose stools after fingering or oral sex. Please help

Query: Hello doctor,I have no idea what I appear to have. Unfortunately, I have no health insurance. Therefore, I want to know if I need to visit a doctor. I had an intense stomach ache that woke me up in the morning. I reasoned that perhaps I only needed to use the toilet, so I did. Suddenly, the temperat...  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Most likely, there is an infection inside the body. The infection your husband is having is termed medically as Gastroenteritis or stomach flu. In gastroenteritis, the intestine's mucosa is severely inflamed, causing s...  Read Full »

I had vaginal bleeding after my boyfriend fingered me. Why does the blood appear black?

Query: Hello doctor, My boyfriend fingered me two days ago, and I had vaginal bleeding. The blood is darker than usual, and the bleeding has increased today. I do not have pain or discomfort, but the blood appears black. Please help.  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern. Bright red blood from the vagina is clotting blood, not fresh blood. This means that during the act, the fingers could have caused abrasions inside the vagina, probably due to friction, but it does not require urgent or emergency care. This...  Read Full »

I bleed after being fingered. Is it a cause of concern?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29-year-old female and a nonvirgin. I had my last period last month. After two weeks (three months after the last intercourse ) my partner and I engaged in a foreplay, he fingered and peneterated me, and we had a brief unprotected sex for a minute and he did not cum, but I suddenly...  Read Full »


Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bleeding during intercourse and masturbation occurs due to an infection or hormone imbalance. Do you have any signs of infection like pain in the vagina during intercourse or masturbation, discharge, itching, or burning? Do you have regular periods? Kindly reply me wit...  Read Full »

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