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I have itching in my throat and ears after oral sex. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had throat itching, throat congestion, and ear itching for two months. It started immediately the next day after I had oral sex. Can it be due to STD? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the entire prescription (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It has mentioned congested nasal mucosa, posterior pharyngeal wall congestion, and one side TM (tympanic membrane) retraction. All are features of allergic rhinitis. There is no ... Read Full »
After unprotected sex, I have pain in my legs. Is it HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex with a sex worker five weeks before. She gave me oral sex after wearing a condom, and then we had vaginal sex with the same condom for about 10 minutes. Muscle and joint pain in legs started after one month of action. I also got cold with this. I had flown, after which... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is nothing to worry. You are not at risk. Read Full »
I had oral sex with my friend. Am I at pregnancy risk?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. Last month, I got physical with my friend. We were doing oral sex, and he ejaculated in my mouth and on some drops on my chest. We did not perform the intercourse. Can that sperm pass through the one layer of panty and make me pregnant? He was in a standing ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalance, but they could be due to pregnancy also, although the chances are low. I hope this information will help you. Thank you. Read Full »
Can I be infected with HIV from unprotected oral sex only?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old male. I wish to know what are the practical chances of me being infected with HIV from only receiving unprotected oral sex. It happened multiple times in the course of a one-hour encounter with a CSW. There was absolutely no vaginal or anal intercourse. Exactly one ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Before clarifying your doubts, I just want to let you know a few basic details about HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and its transmission. HIV is spread mainly by having unprotected anal or vaginal sex with someone who has HIV, sharing needles or syringes of a... Read Full »
I had oral sex with an HIV patient. Will I get HIV?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 29-year-old male homosexual. I had a sexual encounter 15 days back with a confirmed HIV positive guy. I gave him blow job with a condom and we smooched. He also blew me but I was not putting on a condom and when he spit out, there was a streak of blood in the spit. He says he has... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is certainly a sizeable risk of transmission. Since he spit the blood, whatever may be a source, meaning he has had viruses in his oral cavity. HIV RNA or p24 antigen test, both are equally good becomes positive in one to two weeks period after infection, so yo... Read Full »
I am 23 years old and I had oral sex one month back. Can I get pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. I am new to a relationship and unmarried. When I come close to my partner, we kiss and foreplay with clothes on. We do a lot of deep kissing, and he rubs me everywhere. Sometimes we do have oral sex also, but we do not perform any penetrative sex at that tim... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. However, I will answer your query, as mentioned. 1) Oral sex does not make you pregnant. No sperm will come from the breast. Even if your partner ejaculates, it will pass into your stomach if you swallow. This way, y... Read Full »
Can HIV be transmitted through oral sex?
Query: Hello doctor, Can HIV ( Human Immunodeficiency Virus) be transmitted through oral sex? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any exchange of body fluids does pose a risk for the transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). However, the risk with oral sex is lesser than with vaginal sex. Kindly mention in detail about the kind of exposure like, whether it was protected, if it was homo... Read Full »
I have had protected oral sex. Can I be HIV positive?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a question about HIV exposure that has been bothering me for the last week. I have had covered oral sex (with a condom on). In addition to that, I was grinding naked on his penis with my bottom. I just got waxing done in my pubic and anal regions. I am worried that his penis might h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to the icliniq.com family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Anal grinding is usually considered an activity that has a low risk for HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) transmission. If there are fresh cuts or wounds and if there is acti... Read Full »
Is a red pimple on my inner thigh after sex due to HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a sex worker a day before yesterday. But I told her not to remove her dress because I did not have a condom. Then I had a hug and allowed her to suck my penis for five minutes. While doing, she told me that my liquid is coming in her mouth, and so I stopped. After that,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.As per your exposure, you seem to be safe from HIV. The thigh lesions are not due to HIV (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It could be due to other causes. Do you have any symptoms like pain, itching, etc.? Read Full »
What tests must I take following unprotected oral sex?
Query: Hello doctor,I had an oral sex with a girl without protection, and I licked her vagina too, later I came to know she has PSV which she had undergone treatment and she was cured, I came to know risks of the STD's via oral sex and I was suggested to have test after four weeks, but they did not tell wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many tests, but the below mentioned are usually done to rule out the infection. These are a screening test. 1. Test for HIV. Tridot test. 2.Test for gonorrhea (urine or oral swab) and chlamydia. 3. Test for Hepatitis B (HBsAg) and C virus. 4. Test for... Read Full »