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Vaginal Fluid

Vaginal fluid is the secretion produced by the glands inside the vagina. They help in clearing away the dead cells and bacteria. The color and odor of this fluid can vary depending on the time of your menstrual cycle. Signs of vaginal infections include bloody or brown, cloudy, yellow, or foul-smelling vaginal fluid.

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I need information on safe sex practices. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23 year old male. I am currently in a relationship with a girl. I would like to have sexual affair with her but I am shy. I request some tips on how to have safe sex and how to approach the entire act. I have searched the internet but it is more confusing. Secondly, I want my partn...  Read Full »


Dr. Rashmi Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your awareness regarding safe sex and seeking opinion for it. Use a condom. I know that it is the most repetitive advice but you got to stick with this one, no matter what your temptation is. Not just for preventing pregnancy, but for preventing STDs (sexu...  Read Full »

My condom did not cover entirely. Is there any risk of HIV?

Query: Dear doctor, I had protected vaginal sex (with little lube) with a sex worker. Although the condom did not break or tear, I feel there could have been some vaginal secretions from her. Since it was my first time, I did not last long and released early, but there was no leakage from the condom, which...  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. If the condom was of a proper size and well-fitted, there is no chance of vaginal fluids going inside from the base. Therefore, a protected vaginal sex is safe as far as risk of HIV is concerned. Yes, a rapid HIV screening test is considered ...  Read Full »

What to do for continuous transparent vaginal discharge?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 year old unmarried girl. I am having high sex desire, which makes me uncomfortable. I have transparent fluid discharge all the time. What to do?  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is quite natural at your age. If you are taking any medicine or nutritional supplement on a regular basis, then it may be due to the side effect of that. If you want to reduce it, then you should involve yourself in work, games and hobbies. Also, try not to remain alo...  Read Full »

I have a heavy flow of white vaginal discharge with odor every day. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have this endless white vaginal fluid. I experience it every day. In addition, I noticed that I have vaginal odor. Also, it happens every day. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. An odorous vaginal discharge implies a vaginal infection. Vaginal infection is spread during sex (so the partner is the cause). Thus, both must be treated simultaneously at the same time, or you may become infected th...  Read Full »

A lady rubbed her breast with my body and penis at a massage parlor, but there was no sex. Is there anything serious?

Query: Hello doctor,Yesterday night I went to a massage parlor and had an oil massage. The lady rubbed her body on my body and my body was covered with oil. She rubbed her breast over my body and penis. I am worried if her breast had breast fluid which could have touched my penis. She tried to rub her vagi...  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I read your query and understood your concern. The risk of human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) transmission through activities like massage or breast contact is considered extremely low. Transmission of HIV through slight penis-vagina contact...  Read Full »

I experienced bleeding after sexual activity. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a woman, but I do not know her HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) status. I used a condom, but I am afraid that the condom is not safe, and I might have into contact with some of her vaginal fluid by my hand.  Read Full »


Dr. D. V. R. Poosha

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A condom is much safer (about 80 %) compared to unprotected sex. So you are safer to that extent even if she would be HIV positive. But then, as you guessed right, condoms may not protect you from every infection or infestation. Therefore it is good to see an STD(Sexua...  Read Full »

I had protected penetrative vaginal sex. Will I get HIV?

Query: Hi doctor, I need some clarifications on the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) issue. I had penetrative vaginal sex with a sex worker of unknown status. It was protective. I am worried because I fingered the girl, and after that, I put on my condom. I am afraid my glans penis might have come in con...  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by single protected intercourse with an HIV-positive person are almost nil if the condom is used correctly. If you doubt that there is a slight chance of coming in contact with vaginal secretion, t...  Read Full »

What can I do if I have been exposed to HIV?

Query: Hi doctor, I had a high-risk encounter on Friday night with a sex worker. We used a condom, and she wiped our contact areas with an antibacterial wipe, a separate one for her and me, and we had sex. I came in the condom, and she used a fresh wipe to remove the condom. On Saturday morning, I noticed...  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. It appears to be due to friction or irritation. Clean the area with warm water twice daily. You can apply a topical antibiotic cream. The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are very low. As a baseline, you can go for STD (sexually trans...  Read Full »

Got in contact with vaginal fluid during oral sex. Will it cause HIV?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old male. Recently, I went for a trip and ended up in engaging in sexual activity with a female sex worker. I first did a vaginal intercourse with a condom and then oral sex using the same condom (with the vaginal fluids). After 15 minutes, I got an unprotected oral sex ...  Read Full »


Dr. Kiran Anaparthi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, protected sexual activity carries negligible risk. Protected or unprotected oral sex carries no risk as HIV transmission through oral sex is none considering she has no oral bleeding or ulcers and you have no ulcer on the penis. A shower bath will not protect fr...  Read Full »

Is there any chance to get HIV by contacting vaginal fluids in condom after sex?

Query: Hello doctor, After I had sex with sex-worker, I put my penis inside underwear before removing the condom. Her vaginal fluids would have spread in my underwear. After one minute, I removed the condom and put it back in the underwear. The penis could have touched vaginal fluids in the underwear. Is ...  Read Full »


Dr. Kiran Anaparthi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The answer to your question is simple. How long do you live in water? The same is applicable to the HIV virus too. How long HIV virus survive in the outside environment? Here the answer is a minimum of eight seconds and a maximum of 30 seconds owing to environmental tempe...  Read Full »

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