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I had vaginal itching after a protected intercourse. Is it because of the latex condom?
Query: Hi doctor, Can the lubes in condoms cause allergy? My boyfriend wore a condom, and we had intercourse. But I had vaginal itching the next day, and it has been there for the past five days. Is it because of the lube or the latex? I just have itching and no other signs of discharge or anything. How ca... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Yes, condoms may cause allergies. Your symptoms are suggestive of vaginitis, and it is mainly due to a fungal infection. I suggest you keep the area dry and clean,... Read Full »
What ointment can I use for quick relief of itchy bumps?
Query: Hi doctor, I have this skin reaction for around a month now. They are itchy, red and tiny bumps. My doctor gave my Zatamil ointment to use but after that ointment I feel it as spreading. Is there any other ointment that can help to get rid of it quickly? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel sorry for this situation. The most important aspect that I am interested in is how did you get this rash (attachment removed to protect patient identity)? Is it due to food allergy or medication induced or chemical allergy or plant or insect contact, etc? To addre... Read Full »
My foreskin is dry and paining a lot while taking back. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a little bit of itching on the foreskin. I had sex with my partner, and I used a condom. After the first ejaculation, I used the second condom. I started to have pain in the penis after the first ejaculation. But still, I went for the second one. After several strokes, when I was n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have developed an allergy to latex. You have developed redness and pain while using a condom. This is probably a hypersensitive reaction to the condom. As you have dryness, and if there is a pain, I advise you visit a dermatologist for an opinion. The problem is not... Read Full »
I want to know about allergies that can occur during intercourse and their symptoms. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Kindly answer my queries as elaborately as possible. I am looking for sexual health experts to talk about allergies that can occur during intercourse. Whether it is a condom allergy, lube allergy, or sperm allergy. I would like to hear about it. 1. What allergies can crop up during se... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. One can have an allergy to anything and this cannot be predicted, whether an individual will have an allergy or not to a particular thing. If we consider allergies to condoms or lubricants or semen, then the incide... 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 »
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 »
How to know whether I am allergic to latex?
Query: Hi doctor, I had oral sex with a condom. I got a white dot on the top of the roof as well a lesion in the mouth. I have attached the picture. I believe I am allergic to latex. Is this an allergic reaction? Or what can it be? What can I do to make this go away? It has been like this for two days. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Here is how to check if you are allergic to latex. If you think oral sex had lead to such an allergic reaction, then it should be present in one to two days from the contact of l... 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 »
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 »
Why do I have itching of face and chest after sex?
Query: Hi doctor, After sex, my girlfriend's face, chest and legs burn and itch. What is the cause? And what can we do for it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is this the first time this has happened or every time? Are there any rashes or just itching? Read Full »
Why do I feel itchy over my face, neck, chest and arms after sex?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 29 years old. My whole body gets itchy after sex. Earlier it used to be random, but now it is almost every time. My face, neck, chest, legs, even hands, and arms are involved. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.According to your statement, you are suffering from an allergy just after sex. You did not mention here whether your partner uses condoms or not. You may be allergic to condoms or any added ingredient like spermicide that you or your partner used. Although it is possibl... Read Full »
Is it possible to get latex allergy when using yoga mat made of rubber material?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19-year-old male. Currently, I have a dust allergy. Sometimes, I have a sinus problem. Can I develop latex allergy if I use yoga mat made up of natural rubber material? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Allergy is genetically determined, and it can be identified by doing allergy testing. We cannot say whether you can develop an allergy or not. Even a skin prick test or a blood allergy profile can tell you whether you are sensitized to that particular allergen, or not a... Read Full »