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Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking tuberculosis medicines for three months and my reports are all clear. The doctor said that I am fine now but I should still complete the course so that I can resume my sexual activity with my partner. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have gone through the attachment (attachment hidden to protect the patient’s identity). I would suggest you not worry about anything and yes, you can resume sexual activity with your partner. I hope this helps ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 31 years old and recently got engaged in a sexual encounter with a sex worker. We used protection during intercourse; however, she performed oral sex without a condom. I am concerned about the potential health risks. Should I undergo any testing or take preventive measures? Kindl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Engaging in oral sex does carry some health risks, although the likelihood of transmission is generally low compared to other sexual activities. Here are a few potential health concerns related to oral sex: Sexually transmitted infection... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,My partner has Herpes type 2. She told me she did not have Herpes type 1, which affects her mouth. So we had oral sex. However, I did not have penetrative sexual intercourse. After about two hours when I got back home, I then took a shower and then went to sleep. As days pass by, I start t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have examined your picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's privacy). Neither your history nor the given picture suggested herpes. It looks like a Fordyce spot or Verucca plana. Fordyce spots or Syringoma is an overgro... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have two instances and I am very worried about them. The first one happened 11 months ago, I met a sex worker at a spa while having intercourse there was some blood on the condom from the vagina, I stopped then and removed the condom. My paranoia thinks when she took the condom after... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I would suggest you get an ultrasound scrotum and penis done. For relieving pain I would suggest you take a painkiller like tablet Paracetamol or Ibuprofen. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicines ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had oral sex with a man, and deepthroated penis quite several times, and even vomited. This happened the day before yesterday. Today morning, I found that the left side of my throat hurts when I swallow food, water, or sputum, and a bit of constant dryness. Is it something serious, or... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There is nothing to worry too much about. This seems to be minor trauma to the throat following oral sex, which is quite common and should get back to normal in a few days. However, I hope that you are taking all due precautions to preve... Read Full »
I had a cut-in penis and oral sex. Will it result in STIs?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex last week with a sex worker. 12 hours before sex I shaved my penis area with a razor, and there were cuts in four to five places. Moreover, I licked her vagina without any protection. Can these two activities lead to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and STIs (sexually trans... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unprotected vaginal sexual contact carries a risk of transmission of HIV and other STIs. Please get tested for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and other STIs (sexually transmitted infections). The first test could be taken at four to six weeks of exposure and if t... Read Full »
Do I need PEP if my HIV and p24 antigen tests are negative?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old male. I got an unprotected blowjob from a prostitute at a massage parlor three days back but I do not know her HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) status. I only had oral sex once and I did not ejaculate in her mouth. She then cleaned all with a towel and I washed my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single unprotected oral sex is almost nil unless there are bleeding wounds in the oral cavity. If the person is HIV-negative then there is no chance.... Read Full »
I have recurrent fever after unprotected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had twice unprotected oral sex with the same commercial sex worker. First time since ten weeks and the second since six weeks. After the first time, I got a fever and cough. The fever resolved after four days, and I am worried it might be due to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Bu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by unprotected oral sex are almost nil unless there are bleeding wounds in the oral cavity. The chances of HIV tests coming positive later with given test results is almost nil. But it is better to go ... Read Full »
Can body pain and tingling sensation be a symptom of HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36 years old married male, and presently, I am having a hard time. One year ago, I went to a massage center. And the lady who massaged me gave me unprotected oral, which was about one minute, and finally, she spat on my penis and gave hand job, and I ejaculated outside. I was not a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. The symptoms could have various reasons and do not necessarily mean HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Unprotected oral sex exposure carries a negligible to low risk for HIV acquisition, especially if fresh cuts, sor... Read Full »
I had a handjob without sex. Did I contract an infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a handjob recently. I had no condoms, we did not engage in oral or vaginal sex, and she gave me hand relief. However, she twice dribbled saliva onto the head of my penis as a lubricant. Although I do not know her sexual history, there are no obvious symptoms after one week. Could... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the information provided from your end and understand your concern. As long as there has been no penetrative sexual activity and no exposure to vaginal fluids, you do not have to worry. STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) do not spread through saliva. T... Read Full »