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I am feeling urethral discomfort post-hand job. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30 year old male. I received a hand job from a mysterious individual, and afterward, I put hand sanitizer all over my groin area. I think I put some in my urethra as well. Later that night I noticed a dull discomfort in my urethra, but nothing painful. It does not hurt when I pe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hand sanitizers are usually alcohol based preparations. No wonder that it caused some burning or discomfort in urethra. But do not worry, you did not cause any significant harm to yourself. This might not be the sole criteria to worry for STI (sexually transmitted infecti... Read Full »
I had unprotected sex years ago. Should I get tested?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex 10 years back. I am just curious if I need to be worried about any STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases), which I might have contacted 10 years back? I am fairly healthy, and I am only a little overweight. The person I had the encounter with has since had two kids.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Testing can only prove your surety of having nothing in the context to Sexually transmitted disease (STD). If you had unprotected exposure 10 years back and no further exposure during subsequent years and you are asymptomatic also, it is unlikely that you will have STD. H... Read Full »
Is my sore throat after sex a sign of an STD?
Query: Hello doctor, Two weeks ago, I had oral sex with a man, without using a condom. A few days later, my labia was swollen and itchy. Now, I have a sore throat. My discharge is normal. Is there a possibility that I might have contracted an sexually transmitted disease (STD)? And, I am only going to a cl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. With unprotected oral sex, there can be a transmission of STI (sexually transmitted infections) as well as a low risk for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) acquisition. The chances of acquiring an HIV infection through unprotected oral sex is, however, lower than that ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had sexual intercourse with my girlfriend three days ago, but my condom tore at that time. Currently, I am worried that I might contract a sexually transmitted disease or HIV. How can I prevent this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that if there was a tear or break in the condom, you were at risk of acquiring HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and other STIs (sexually transmitted diseases). The condom serves as ... Read Full »
What are the possible ways for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission?
Query: Hi doctor, Good day. I believe you would clarify my issue. I had protected sex with a sex worker. My condom did not break or slip during the intercourse. I hardly had three seconds of intercourse before my sperms came out. So, I put on my trousers with the condom on my penis and rushed to the bathro... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The answers to your queries are: If the condom had been used correctly and as you mentioned if there was no break or slipping off during the act, the risk of acquisition of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and other STIs (sexually transmitted infections) is non-existent... Read Full »
Could I get infected by HIV by having sex with a CSW?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old male, and a couple of months ago, I had availed an escort service. Ever since, I have been worrying all the time about possible HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. I feel little embarrassed writing about all this. Please excuse if you find any content of my no... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The answers to your queries are: An estimated 40 to 90 % of patients with acute HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection will experience acute retroviral syndrome, which includes fever, lymphadenopathy, pharyngitis, skin rash, myalgia, arthralgia, etc. These symptoms ... Read Full »
Can a negative HIV test after past unprotected sex affect my future?
Query: Hello doctor,I have engaged in unprotected sex with two girls, including my girlfriend and friends. After six months, I took an HIV screening test, and it came back negative. However, I am getting married next month, and I am confused about how this will affect my future life, my wife, and the next ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Having sex with multiple partners not only puts you at risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) but also other sexually transmitted infections. If you had unprotected sex with a partner of unknown HIV status and you have tested HIV negative after three months of exposu... Read Full »
Is there a risk of infection through oral sex if there are scars inside my partner's mouth?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 22 years old. Yesterday, I had a sexual encounter with a girl, and during oral sex, I noticed scars inside her mouth. When I asked, she mentioned it was a deficiency of vitamin B complex. I am feeling a bit scared. Can I get infected through oral sex?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.It is great that you are concerned about your health and seeking accurate information. Oral sex carries a negligible to low risk of HIV transmission, especially if there are no active bleeding, fresh sores, or bleeding gums involved. However, under these circumstances, t... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I have been in sexual activity with sex workers in my home country for the past six years. I had more than 50 sexual partners until now and have used condoms for protected sex all the time. At times, I had unprotected oral sex, but there was no anal sex or use of drugs. I have not develope... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. The risk of contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) increases if you have unprotected sex, multiple partners, have other sexually transmitted infections, or use contaminated syringes for intravenous drug... Read Full »
Why do I get itching and burning sensation in hands with muscle pain after risky sexual exposure?
Query: Hello doctor, Before three months, I had unprotected sex with a sex worker in her monthly (menstrual) period. After sex, I noticed bleeding from my cut penis. After one week, pain subsided. And after a month, I had sex, and again noticed bleeding from penis wound. I again had protected sex with sex ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The recommendations are to get the fourth generation HIV rapid test at the third or fourth week of the exposure. If the result is negative, get a confirmatory HIV rapid antibody test at 90 days (three months) of last exposure. Your negative HIV test result at three months... Read Full »