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I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. Can it cause diarrhea or other infections?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a little worried. While I was having sex with my boyfriend (monogamous for over four years) the other day, his penis accidentally brushed near my vaginal region very briefly. I am just worried about any bacteria that could have entered my vagina. I also had some diarrhea yesterday, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood your concern. I have gone through your history in detail. As he had not inserted his penis inside the anal canal and only touched the anus, the chances of infection or contamination of the vagina are very low. Diarrhea could be due to infection or sometime... Read Full »
Is it safe for my partner to have sex between the fourth and sixth day of her menstrual cycle?
Query: Hello doctor, Is it safe to have sex on the fourth, fifth, or sixth day of menses? I am just being cautious as I do not want my partner to face any problems in the future. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. To understand the safe days, ovulation day has to be calculated. Ovulation day is determined based on the duration of the periods. For a woman with 28 days cycle, ovulation will be on the 14th day, that... Read Full »
We married a month back but could not get intimate due to a lack of sexual knowledge. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 27 years, and my husband is 29 years old. One month before we got married. We did not have proper knowledge of intimation, so on our first night, we did foreplay, but when he tried to insert his penis, he did not know where to and how to insert it. Later he tried fingering, and I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is normal and happens with a lot of couples who are new to intercourse. He is losing the erection because of a loss of confidence when he tries to insert. To make an erection smooth, you should follow a few points: Spend more time in foreplay. Do not try to go ... Read Full »
Is it safe to have unprotected sex on the fourth day of the period?
Query: Hello doctor.Is it safe to engage in unprotected sexual activity on my fourth day of menstruation?Please help Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sexual activity is fine on the fourth day of menstruation. Ovulation often happens between the 12th and 16th day of menstruation. Do not have sexual activity for three days before and following ovulation. To find out when you ovulated, your period's length determines t... Read Full »
Can I have sex with moderate stenosis and heart murmur?
Query: Hello doctor, Three years ago, I was diagnosed with mild stenosis. Two years ago, it progressed from mild to moderate. Also, I have a grade 2 heart murmur with aortic valve leakage. I want to go for a TAVR. Kindly let me know how soon I have to go for the surgery? Also, is it safe to have sex with ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you do not have chest pain or giddiness during exertion like climbing stairs or a brisk walk, you can have sex with moderate activity. However, tablet Sildenafil is contraindicated in aortic stenosis. Also, sex without a limit can be uns... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a safe period for sex when on PCOS medicines.
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and am now prescribed to take pills for six months. My and partner are wondering if we should wait for six months to have sex or if it is okay to have sex even if I am on pills. What if I accidentally got pregnant and I am still taking the pi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are on combined oral contraceptive pills that are more beneficial in polycystic ovary syndrome and effective for acne and overgrowth of abnormal hairs.You can have sex as you wish, and you are least likely to get pregnant only if you take pills regularly as schedule... Read Full »
Query: Hi, I am a 23-year-old. Me and my boyfriend decided and planned to have sex. But we promised each other to consult a doctor first so that we could be safe or to prevent having a baby. My concern is, what contraception should I use or take to avoid pregnancy, except condoms? I am not taking any medic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There are many contraceptive options, but it is better to use condoms. You can use contraceptive pills like Yasmine (Progesterone) if you do not want that. This is 21 tablets strip, which should be started from the fifth... Read Full »
I am worried about acquiring sexually transmitted infections from past relationship. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had questions regarding the possibility of having a sexually transmitted infections in the past. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If in the past, you had STI (sexually transmitted infections) and took proper treatment for it then it would not reoccur without any contact with infectious agents. But still if you have doubt and now you are experien... Read Full »