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Sex Education And Counseling

Sex education and counseling is a process that involves providing information regarding sex practices, techniques, and human sexuality. It is either given by parents or teachers, or friends. It helps to know the risk associated with sexually transmitted diseases. There are three types of sex education such as abstinence-only sex education, health, safety-oriented sex education, and comprehensive sex education.

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How can we prevent unintended pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am getting married, and my wife and I are not aware of anything related to sex education. I read and watched a few videos about this topic on the internet, but they were too complicated and scientific, and we do not want any unwanted pregnancies because of our lack of knowledge. Coul...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is important to understand that every couple has a distinct situation, and the most effective method of avoiding an unintended pregnancy may vary depending on your age, general health, and personal preferences, amon...  Read Full »

I am getting married, please provide advice on intimacy

Query: Hi doctor, My age is 25. My height is 180 cm and weight 84 kg. I am going to get married in the next six months. What should be the frequency of sex after marriage? My penis is about 11 cm while erect. Is it normal? What is average intercourse time? I can only hold up to 3 minutes. Is it normal? ...  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhi Jain

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sex frequency is not fixed, but the average should be twice weekly. It should depend on both partners wish. Timing of sexual intercourse of 3 minutes is also within normal limit. It will increase when you will perform sexual intercourse regularly. Erect penis of 11 cm i...  Read Full »

Why do I feel discomfort during sexual intercourse?

Query: Hello doctor, I did not have sex before, but I have been fingering and I never felt comfortable. I tried having sex in the past but it never went in and I am not sure if it is my anxiety not letting me. One partner described it when he tried fingering me that it was like a wall and was not letting i...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The wall is the hymen which is not letting you have sex. It is a thin delicate membrane. With proper penetration and intercourse, it will rupture. There is nothing to worry about and you can have sex. Just see that you have proper lubrication and secretions. However, if...  Read Full »

I feel anxious during sex. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 35 years old. My height is 5'10" and weight is 68 kg. A month before, I got married. Suddenly, I realized that my penis is not strong enough for sex. I used to masturbate for the past 15 years and have nightfalls too. My testosterone level is 5.54. I took Tadalafil 4 tablets, but I w...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description it appears that you are suffering with performance anxiety, which is common with inexperienced persons. At this moment I advise you a few things. Spend long time with foreplay and leave aside ...  Read Full »

Why are my T3 and T4 levels high if not pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor,I recently had my thyroid test done. I am attaching the reports of the same. The note reads that a physiological rise in total T3 and T4 levels are seen in pregnancy and patients on steroids. Does it mean that I am pregnant? I am worried, as I am unmarried and have never had sex before.  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your thyroid profile is entirely normal and it is not at all suggestive of pregnancy, so stop worrying about it. This amount of variation is acceptable. The note you read, just says that if som...  Read Full »

I am 18 years old and have become addicted to masturbation. How can I overcome this problem?

Query: Hi doctor, I am only 18 years old, and I think I have become addicted to masturbation. Now, I want to change this habit, stop masturbating, and regain my strength and weight. Please help me.   Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Masturbation is normal; ninety-five percent of males do it (out of a hundred males, ninety-five do). It is just another way of having sex without a partner. It is a healthy practice: It helps relieve st...  Read Full »

I experience fear and guilt after masturbation. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have a question about masturbation. After five to seven days of masturbating, I feel guilty, my heartbeat increases, and I experience intense fear. What is the cause of these feelings, and is there any problem? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that masturbation is normal, many male and female does that (out of a hundred male ninety-five male) it is just another way of having sex without a partner. It is a good practice with fo...  Read Full »

My low sex drive is affecting my family life. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 31 years old. I have been married for 3.5 years now. I hardly feel to have sex with my wife. Sometimes, the gap will be more than a month. I masturbate almost on a daily basis and sometimes, twice or thrice in a day after watching porn. I am somehow addicted to it and not able to st...  Read Full »


Dr. Pankaj Kumar Mittal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you have a normal sexual drive as you masturbate on a daily basis, which is also a form of sexual activity. Masturbation is not an addiction. It is a normal phenomenon. It does not affect our physical, mental and sexual health. It is totally natural an...  Read Full »

I have a septate hymen and have trouble having sex. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, We have been married for three years but till now we did not have successful sex. When my husband tries to insert, I get so scared and never allowed him to penetrate. Even though we tried from different positions, it still does not work. He is very understanding. We only enjoy foreplay...  Read Full »


Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your problem and understand your concern. The drugs you are currently taking is quite helpful in some cases and not in few cases. From the description provided, it appears that because of one or other reason you never actually allowed your husband...  Read Full »

How to overcome sexual attraction towards my mother?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22 years old male. I feel sexually attracted to my own mother. I had some mild feelings since childhood, but it became strong since teenage. I started feeling to be loved by mom as her son and sexually too. I sometimes feel guilty about it. But, I could not control myself. I saw my...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. Sexual feelings in an adult towards a female are considered as normal and acceptable. But, such feelings towards any female with blood relationship are not acceptable in any society and this result in significant blow to reputation and re...  Read Full »

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