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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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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 »

I have delayed periods after my last intercourse. Am I pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, My periods are not coming. I had sex just a few days before my last month's period date which was one month back and now I do not get periods.  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have gone through your history in detail and understand your concerns. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalance, but it could be due to pregnancy also (though the chances are extremely low). But as you mi...  Read Full »

Had unprotected sex when she was in her period. Will she get pregnant?

Query: Hi doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex yesterday. Her period also started yesterday. It was the first day of her period. She took an I-pill after seven hours. Today also, she was bleeding, and again we had unprotected sex. Her period cycle is of 24 to 27 days cycle. Will she get pregnant? ...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. As you had I-pill, the chances of pregnancy are not there in your case. But as you had unprotected sex after I-pill, the chance of pregnancy is again there, but as she is in her menses, there is almos...  Read Full »

Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 weeks pregnant. I wanted to know that does having sex during pregnancy harm my baby? And is it safe?  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having sex during your entire pregnancy is safe. Some precautions should be taken: Have sexual intercourse in a position in which pressure on the uterus is very less. Always use a condom during coitus (sexual intercourse). The act should be very gentle. Do not try...  Read Full »

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