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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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Can a broken condom cause pregnancy after emergency contraception?

Query: Hello doctor, Me and my fiance never engaged in intercourse or penetration. During an incident last month, I wore a condom for safety while dry humping with my fiancée. While on her back, my penis touched the top side of her buttocks, and when I realized ejaculation was imminent, I withdrew, discov...  Read Full »


Dr. Obinna Ugwuoke

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern, It sounds like you have been through a lot lately. The slight contact between sperm cells and her buttocks typically will not lead to pregnancy, which aligns with the negative pregnancy test results you have seen. It is po...  Read Full »

I have bacterial vaginosis for the past one month. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had bacterial vaginosis for the past one month. I had sex with my partner and passed my bacterial vaginosis to him. How to treat his bacterial vaginosis? Kindly help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Obinna Ugwuoke

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Usually, treatment of a condition including bacterial vaginosis (BV) is for a duration of time because it takes the drug an average of that time to clear the infection in most people. So, if you are just on the second day of your BV medicat...  Read Full »

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