A vibrator is also known as a massager. It is known to be a sex toy used for achieving sexual stimulation. They are available in different designs, colors, shapes, and models. It can be used for a single person also. Partners can use it to stimulate genitals for improving sexual desire. They can be applied to the clitoris, vulva or vagina, and penis to achieve orgasm. It is usually prescribed in women having difficulty in reaching orgasm during masturbation or intercourse.
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Why do I have tingling sensation on my legs after using clitoral vibrators?
Query: Hello doctor, I used clitoral vibrators for the first time for a few minutes, and the next day, I started experiencing tingling in my legs. Can this be related? Did the vibrator affect my nerves connected to the legs? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. However, unless the use of the vibrator is not very rigorous, the chances of permanent damage are very low. In other words, the tingling sensation is reversible in a few days, and there is no need to worry. Kindly revert for... Read Full »
I have a reddish-pink discharge two days after my period upon using a vibrator. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. I usually have a regular period with a 27 to 30 days cycle. Usually, I have five days period and spotting on the sixth. This month my flow was a little irregular (no flow on the third day and normal flow on the fourth and fifth day). But now I am having a little red ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, it is possible that the discharge you are experiencing is due to the use of the vibrator. Vibrators or other sexual activities can cause some irritation or trauma to the genital a... Read Full »
I do not achieve orgasm even after trying various methods. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have never achieved orgasm without a vibrator. For years, I have experimented with different pressures, methods, stuffs and followed the advice of hundreds of articles, but nothing worked. I always make sure that I have enough time and relaxation. I have tried so many methods involv... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Female masturbation is a complicated one. Yes, I have few patients who were not satisfied with many methods. Male masturbation works only more physical, and few mental work but female masturbation works with more psychological and few physical tasks. Method, if anythin... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have a sensitive question and need help. I used a vibrator for the first time yesterday (with penetration and at high speed) and have been experiencing discomfort since. One is the frequent need to pee even though I have just gone to the bathroom. Second is the feeling of something stuc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. This could most likely occur due to some mild infection in the urinary tract. Using a vibrator might have caused mild injury due to friction or contamination. For discomfort, I suggest you take OTC (over-the-counte... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have a question concerning clitoral vibrators. I used it for the first time, and the next day I started experiencing tingling sensation in my legs. Could this be related? Did the vibrator affect any nerves connected to the legs? Kindly give me your suggestions. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Vibrator use may cause some infection or inflammation over the genital area, and this can cause pain or tingling sensations. It is unlikely to cause permanent nerve damage as a vibrator is not so strong. If pain persists, consult your special... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have a question concerning clitoral vibrators. I used it for the first time for a few minutes, and the next day I started experiencing a tingling sensation on my legs. Could this be related to the vibrator? Did the vibrator affect the nerves connected to the legs? Please give me your... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are concerned about the tingling sensation that you are experiencing in your legs. Vibrators can cause clitoral or vaginal numbness, but the tingling sensation in your legs is not likely due to it. It could be the position you used the vibrator in. T... Read Full »
I am bleeding after using vibrator. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19 year old female. I am a virgin, but I masturbate quite a bit. Before, it was around at least once per day but it has been dying down to mainly the weekends. I use a vibrator and it is not actually a vibrator but a small hand-held massager for the back. I use it on my clitoris a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation does not generally hold a great risk but it does cause some complications. Frequent masturbation causes addiction. The mild bleeding you experience with the use of the vibrator could be due to local injury to the vaginal mucosa following a stimulating con... Read Full »
Can you masturbate by just rubbing the tip of the penis?
Query: Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin di... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The tip is the most sensitive part of the penis, hence gives most excitement. There is nothing wrong in rubbing the tip during masturbation. You have gone circumcision two weeks back, so you should avoid masturbation for another 7 to 10 days. If you are unable to ejaculat... Read Full »
Can a vibrator damage and shrink my penis?
Query: Hello doctor,I used a vibrator on my penis for 30 to 40 minutes and the result is that the hardness of my penis is gone and the length reduced a lot. Now, I am unable to have sex with my partner. Can you tell me any medicine for recovering from this situation and make my penis as it was before? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since how long are you using the vibrator and why? Was it prescribed by a doctor? Occasional use should not cause any problem. I suggest you take tablet Tadalafil 10 mg one hour before sexual activity. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start ... Read Full »
Will I get HIV if I share vibrator?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I am not sexually active. Recently, my friend gave me one of her toy things. I am not sure what it was at first glance until she told me. She said she cleaned it and to be safe; I cleaned it again. But, after a few days, my vagina felt unusually weird like somet... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like you have been severely stressed with the fear of HIV and it is affecting your health. Transmission through fomites is not a standard mode of acquiring HIV. The virus cannot survive outside the human body. Hence, there is no reason to be afraid of it in you... Read Full »