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I had protected sex. Can I still get HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex 75 days ago and tested for STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease), syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). It came negative after three weeks. Again, after eight weeks, test with EIA (Enzyme Immunoassay) is done. HIV came negative. Is there an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by protected intercourse is impossible if used in a right manner. The HIV test is negative after eight weeks is good. The chances of HIV test results coming positive is impossible after eight weeks. You can... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I recently had a massage experience. During the session, the masseuse and I engaged in physical contact that included cuddling, light touching, and a shared shower. I inserted my finger in her vagina for a few seconds. I did have a moment of concern when I realized that she was menstrua... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The chances of HIV transmission in the described situation seem to be extremely low, given the limited nature of the acts described. However, it is important to note that certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as herpes sim... Read Full »
I have a wound on my groin area. Is my partner at risk of HIV transmission if we have sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I hope you are doing well. I have a question regarding the risk of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) transmission. Yesterday evening, I popped an ingrown hair on my groin area and it was bleeding. Today, about 14 to 18 hours later, I am supposed to have sex with my partner. I am conce... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, it is unlikely for the wound in your groin area to come into contact with vaginal secretions or blood during sexual activity. If your partner is free from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), then there... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I recently attended a bachelor party that involved adult entertainment. During the event, one of the dancers filled a plastic test tube with liquor, inserted it halfway into her vagina, and then offered it to me. Given my inebriated state, I knelt down to her pubic area and placed my mo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to assure you that the likelihood of transmitting HIV through unprotected oral contact is extremely low, unless there are open and bleeding wounds in both individuals. In your situation it was more likely contact rather than sexual intercourse. Considering tha... Read Full »
What can be the chance of me getting infected by STDs?
Query: Hi doctor, I got a massage with oil six days ago. It was a hand job, with no penetration or fluids being exchanged. What is the chance I have caught STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) like chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, herpes, or HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)? I am worried because I d... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by massage and hand job is nil unless there are bleeding wounds in the hand. It is unlikely, as you would have noticed it. There are some STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), lik... Read Full »
My condom slipped off while withdrawing. Will I get an STI?
Query: Hello doctor, Two weeks ago I had intercourse with an unknown girl. The hour before the exposure I trimmed and just had some small scratches on the region where the penis and scrotum meet, and had sex using a condom while withdrawing it slipped halfway. This act was just completed within five minute... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The chances of transmission of HIV or hepatitis by single-protected intercourse are almost nil if the condom is used appropriately. If there is no contact of fluids with scratch wounds then the possibility of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus),... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had protected sexual intercourse with a stranger with unknown STD status. After about 15 minutes, the woman took off the condom with her naked hand that is without using a tissue, which of course meant that some vaginal fluid got from the condom onto the woman's hand. She then gave me... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. Thank you for the query. The chances of transmission of HIV by single-protected intercourse are almost nil if a condom is used in a proper manner. If there is a possibility of coming in contact with infected secretions or blood with the genitals by the act as descri... Read Full »
Burning urination and an itchy penis post-sex. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have done unprotected sex with a sex worker. After two days, it started burning during urination and itching in the penis. I have no penile discharge. I do not have any ulcers on my penis. Is it a sexually transmitted disease?Please help.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.It may or may not be due to sexually transmitted diseases. Anyway, continue the antibiotic course. Drink more water and fluids. Maintain genital hygiene.I hope this information will help.Thanks. Read Full »
Is there an HIV risk from body-to-body massage?
Query: Hello doctor, One week back, I had a body-to-body massage with a hand job at a massage parlor. Is there any risk of an STD? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV by a body-to-body massage are nil. Intact skin is an effective barrier to HIV. However, sexually trasmitted diseases like the herpes simplex virus can be transmitted if there are active lesions at the time of contact. Thank you. Read Full »
Will foreplaying with lots of girls lead to an STD or HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an interaction with a few girls in a private room setting. I engaged in deep mouth kissing, mutual sucking of breasts, and foreplay. I briefly massaged their private area over her dress and not directly. I also ate french fries from their mouth. I trust this may not be a concern for... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by the given descriptions appear to be very low . Hope there is no direct contact with infected secretions or blood. Some STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) like herpes simplex virus can be transmitted by... Read Full »