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Sexual Intercourse

Sexually intercourse is also known as coitus or copulation. It usually refers to the insertion of the erect penis into the vagina for the purpose of sexual pleasure and reproduction. It may also refer to oral or anal sex, not involving a vagina in that case.

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Why do I have a burning sensation in the glans penis?

Query: Hello doctor, I have burning penis glans. It burns constantly and is ruining my life. It all started after I had thrush which is now gone. Sometimes, a very light red rash appears on glans and foreskin when warm. Testicle also can go red after rubbing or shower. My doctor said I have male genital dy...  Read Full »


Dr. Karthik Rajan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, based on your symptoms and examination I would concur with the opinion of your treating physician and his treatment. Penile hypersensitivity is very troublesome, but symptoms usually decrease with time. If very severe, circumcision may help...  Read Full »

I am not on Femilon but still getting discharge after intercourse. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had been on Femilon last month and did not continue with it this month after my periods. When I was on Femilon, I had discharge after the intercourse and I assume that the semen flows. Now, while I am not on Femilon anymore, I am still getting discharge after intercourse. Does this d...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The discharge after the intercourse is more likely to be cervical physiological discharge which is following sexual excitation and can come out as mucoid homogeneous non-smelly vaginal discharge. If the semen is coming out after ejaculation then it is advised that yo...  Read Full »

My wife had cramps after unprotected sex. What could it be?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife got her periods on 25th and on sixth we had unprotected sex followed by i-pill, which she had within four hours after the act. On seventh, we had protected sex thrice with new condoms for each act and after each act she washed herself with water. On thirteenth, she had bleeding f...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. In her case, the chances of pregnancy are not present. Symptoms associated with it can be due to impending period or a cause of infection. Stay calm and wait for her periods.   Read Full »

Please review my HIV reports.

Query: Hi doctor, I want to tell my case and I would appreciate a detailed answer on this subject. About five months ago, I had sex with a CSW (community sex worker) during a vacation. The relationship included oral sex and vaginal sex. The relationship was completely protected (also oral) and I put on a c...  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your screening tests for HIV are conclusive Your screening tests for HIV are conclusive. A three months intervening period between risk exposure and HIV screening tests (fourth generation HIV an...  Read Full »

Does small penis size affect sex?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 25 years old and my penis size is 2.2 inch in flaccid state and 5 inch in erect state. I would like to know that, is it a good size because I have read somewhere that 6 inch is normal size. My penis size is smaller than the standard size. What to do now? Do girls think about penis si...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for choosing this platform. 2 to 5 inch of the penis size is normal. The average size of penis is 3-5 inch while erect and 1-3 inch while flaccid. Having said this I like to inform you that penis size does not make things different during sex as only one thir...  Read Full »

I have rashes in my upper legs and butt after intercourse. Please advice.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 24 yr old female of Indian descent. I have no history of any chronic disease, and I am currently taking no medication. Yesterday morning I woke up with rashes all over my upper legs and butt. The night before I had sex with my fiance and afterward I did not take a shower. The onl...  Read Full »


Dr. Parekh Raj Kanubhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. So for the rash purpose, you could use some antiallergics like Levocetirizine or CPM (Chlorpheniramine), but you should think one thing if you have been allergic to semen, then you are having sex since two years right? And allergies do not develop overnight. It has t...  Read Full »

I missed period after sexual intercourse. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,My last date of the period was last month. Usually, I have an improper cycle (one month miss). We had intercourse after almost a month and I took Ipill on the third evening. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Deepti Kurmi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your message. Actually, chances of pregnancy are negligible as you have irregular cycles. As you said you took Ipill on the third evening, so in the next 3 to 4 days you should expect your periods. If in case of periods does not occur, then do a blood test (se...  Read Full »

Does brown spotting mean I am pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, The last day of my period was 25 days back. My partner and I had unprotected sex a week later using the withdrawal method. Last day, I experienced having a light brown spot. My next period is due in a few days. I am 18 years old. Am I pregnant?  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Drops of semen if by chance transfer to the vagina, then just a single sperm is enough to have conception but this process is not so simple as it seems. You are scared even without penetrative sex but as it was done around fertile period so that is why thinking of the p...  Read Full »

How can I prolong the duration of sexual intercourse?

Query: Hello doctor,I have erectile dysfunction and would like to improve my sexual life. How should I proceed? Are there any natural ways to get over this?Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Normal sex duration is two to three minutes, and masturbation is 30 seconds, but sex duration less than one minute requires therapy for a good erection and longer sex. For good blood flow to the penis for a long and p...  Read Full »

I am getting a brown discharge after taking an i-pill. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My last period was on 24th last month and it went for a regular five days. I had sex on Friday after my period was over, had Ipill the next day. Again had sex on Wednesday, had Ipill on Thursday and from Thursday, I am getting a brown discharge, a little bit of cramps. Am I pregnant? H...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have taken Ipill after sexual relation. So the chance of getting pregnant is very less. The brown discharge could be due to the frequent use of Ipill. Excess Ipill intake is not advisable for health. You can use precaution next time. Your next period might be del...  Read Full »

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