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Sexual Intercourse

Sexually intercourse is also known as coitus or copulation. It usually refers to the insertion of the erect penis into the vagina for the purpose of sexual pleasure and reproduction. It may also refer to oral or anal sex, not involving a vagina in that case.

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Is it safe for me to have sex while on rabies vaccination?

Query: Hello doctor, Can I have sex while getting the rabies vaccine, as it is my third? Is it possible that my partner may become infected with rabies as a result of our sexual interactions? Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I can provide some general information about the RabiVax vaccine and its safety during sexual activity. RabiVax (rabies antigen) is a vaccine used to prevent rabies virus infection in humans. The vaccine is administere...  Read Full »

My period is not regular and I had intercourse. What should I do to get the period?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 20-years-old with 5’2 height and 143 lbs weight. I had sexual intercourse with my fiance a few days back, and I was active even before that. I did not have my periods last month, and this is going to be the second month if periods do not come. I have tested lots of times, and th...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepti Kurmi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your message. If the pregnancy test is negative, then it is unlikely that you are pregnant. But to be double sure kindly do blood test beta hCG. It will give you confirm to report about pregnancy. Next thing if it comes out to be negative, then you can ta...  Read Full »

I am worried about erectile dysfunction. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am having trouble maintaining an erection with my penis and it bends within a minute. Also during intercourse, there is rapid ejaculation within one minute which leaves my wife unsatisfied. Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It can be due to Stress related to work or family. Night duties disrupting regular routines. Lack of regular exercise and yoga. Depression. Varicocele. Fear of failure (one episode of erectile dysfunction (ED) leadin...  Read Full »

My partner expresses discomfort with experiencing orgasm during intercourse and becomes highly irritated. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My ex and I have been seeing each other for three months and have lately rekindled our sexual relationship. However, he is hesitant to orgasm. He approaches, then draws back to stop himself. True, this has always been the way he is during sex, angry during the climax, and it has alway...  Read Full »


Dr. Vipul Chelabhai Prajapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are the sexual interactions now that you have been in contact for three months? Did you know he was not going for an orgasm at the time? According to your past, he may have some myths about orgasm. Some individuals believe that orgasm causes weakening in the body a...  Read Full »

Can lymph node swelling below ear after sex be due to STD?

Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a friend and have a swelling on my lymph node under my ear when asked he said he has genital herpes. I wanted to be sure if I have any sort of STD. Please tell me what are the tests I have to go through to be sure.  Read Full »


Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, the blood test for herpes becomes positive only after 2 to 3 weeks because antibodies in the body take time to give you positive results otherwise false-negative results can occur (antibodies test for HSV1 and HSV2). Herpes infections can be diagnosed by lookin...  Read Full »

What are the chances of pregnancy if we have sex right after the periods?

Query: Hi doctor,I had unprotected sex with my fiancee on the 3rd of this month. Her periods are quite regular, and they appear on the 27th or 28th of every month. So, we had sex right after her periods got over, and I ejaculated inside her. What are the chances of pregnancy? Please let us know as we are q...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Day 1 to day 10 is a safe period, and there is no chance of pregnancy. So, as you had intercourse during her safe period, there is no chance of pregnancy. If you have a doubt, then get back to me. Take care.  Read Full »

I and my partner had unprotected sex. Can she be pregnant?

Query: Hi doctor, My partner and I were having sex together without protection. The sperm was out in her vagina, but she went to the washroom immediately and washed it properly, and went to pee. Is she pregnant if she does all these things? Please help. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Obinna Ugwuoke

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. For pregnancy to occur, ejaculation should take place inside the vagina. This ensures that an adequate quantity of sperm is deposited. So, if you are sure that the sperm was out of her vagina, then there is no risk for pregnancy to occur. Als...  Read Full »

My vulva and vagina swell during sex. Is it normal?

Query: Hello doctor, Whenever I have sex, it feels like my vulva and vagina start out well lubed and with no issue but within 4 or 5 minutes they both become swollen and irritated enough that I cannot continue to have sex.  Read Full »


Dr. Deepthi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, swelling is temporary so do not worry. It may occur due to an allergy to condoms, vaginal douches, ragged intercourse, infections, and less lubrication but you said you do not have any problem with lubrication. If it is only temporary swelling means...  Read Full »

I want to know the exact date of conception. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My last period was two months back, and I am pregnant now. I have been having sex with one person, but I had sex with someone else last month. I would like to know if that person is responsible and when I got pregnant?  Read Full »


Dr. Natasha Bansal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and will surely help you out. I would like to know when you had sex with the first person. You mentioned that you had sex with the other person last month. The chances of pregnancy are maximum during your day of ovulation, and if you ...  Read Full »

Why does my virgin girlfriend have severe pain after first sexual intercourse?

Query: Hi doctor,My virgin girlfriend and I had our first intercourse two days ago, and she started experiencing pain. She had severe pain, that she had to lie down on the floor to ease. When I asked her, she said it was more than her menses pain. What could be the problem?  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. When a lady's hymen ruptures, that is, after the first sexual exposure, there will be few tears in and around the external genitalia and also the vaginal wall. These will be the point of entry of minor infections already present in the normal vaginal flora and also in t...  Read Full »

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