Common "Sexual Health" queries answered by top doctors | iCliniq

Sexual Health

The physical, mental, and social well-being of one's sexuality comes under sexual health. It includes prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and dysfunction, and education about safe sex.

Recently Answered Questions Recently Answered Questions

All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.

What can be the reason for lack of libido after discontinuing Risperdal?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male with height 180 cm, and weight 85 kg. I always been healthy. I do not have symptoms of depressions. I took Risperdal to treat minor vocal tics, and I have OCD. Now I have been off Risperdal for five months and still no libido, no sex drive. I searched for post-S...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The drug you used Risperdal contains Risperidone an atypical antipsychotics and it has an effect on libido, but it will wear off when you stop taking medicine. So we need to find other reason causing low libido such as, 1. Decreased sensation in your penis. 2. ...  Read Full »

Please explain if having sex will cause belly fat and sagging breasts.

Query: Hi doctor, Does having sex increase estrogen hormone? Will it result in belly fat and sagging breast in women? Is it true or a myth? Please explain.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. All these are false beliefs and let me explain it to you. Whether you have sex or not any lady who puts on weight will have sagging of breast, belly fat, and increase of hormone estrogen. When you have sex, only testosterone hormone is increased in females, which gives a...  Read Full »

I cannot maintain an erection during sex with my partner. Why?

Query: Hi doctor,I cannot maintain an erection during sex with my partner. I think I could not satisfy my partner.Please help.   Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern about your symptoms. According to your complaints, you may be suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED). Reasons for erectile dysfunction include: Stress, work, or family-related duties. Depression. Varicocele. Fear of failure -...  Read Full »

What causes irritation of my penis after masturbation?

Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old male. For the past four years, I have burning irritation in the middle portion of my penis after masturbation. The irritation gets relieved to some extent after I urinate. Please help me.  Read Full »


Dr. K. V. Anand

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Penile pain occurs due to infections or inflammation of the bladder or prostate. Trauma, persistent erection (priapism), cancers, and Peyronie's disease (the development of scar tissue within the penis) are the other causes. Sickle cell anemia may cause priapism due to ...  Read Full »

Can masturbation cause problem during thrusting in sex?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been masturbating for three years, and I was wondering if it is going to cause me any problems during thrusting in sex because in masturbation there is no thrusting, it is just stroking back and forth. Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Masturbation is normal, ninety-five percent of males do that (out of a hundred male ninety-five males) it is just another way of having sex without a partner. It is a good practice and has the following benefits: 1. It helps to relieve st...  Read Full »

I have difficulty in having sex due to pain in vagina. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I have difficulty in having sex because there is a pain in the vagina.  Read Full »


Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pain during sex can be caused by many reasons. You have not mentioned much about your problems and symptoms. The information given by you was too general. So you need to find the cause. It can be due to poor lubrication during foreplay, so you need to spend some time duri...  Read Full »

I have been having pain and swelling in my vagina and clitoris after vigorous sexual activity. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My boyfriend and I had rough sex. And a few hours, I got sore down there and it hurt. When I looked at my vagina, there was a kind of tear at the clitoris and the lips are sore and swollen. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Reetika

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I request you to tell me if you are experiencing any bleeding as well. It will be helpful if you can share an image for a better assessment of your condition. Nevertheless based on your information I suggest the follo...  Read Full »

How to recognize symptoms of testosterone imbalance?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I would like to ask the following questions: What is the typical range of testosterone levels in adult males, and how do these levels change with age? What are the common symptoms and signs associated with both low and high testosterone levels? How can on...  Read Full »


Dr. Harshita Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. In adult males, the typical testosterone levels range between 300-1000 ng/dL. However, slight variations may occur due to differences in laboratory methods and calibration controls. Testosterone levels generally decline with age. Sympt...  Read Full »

Will masturbation affect general health?

Query: Hello doctor, I used to masturbate daily. Will it affect my general health? Am I able to have sex with my partner in future? What should I take for improvement?  Read Full »


Dr. Velusamy Madathupalayam Palansamy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, please relax. Any amount of masturbation will not cause any health issue. Semen production is a normal physiological process for any adult. Any adult who had not had sex once or who does not masturbate will have nocturnal ejaculation (wet dreams) when sleepi...  Read Full »

I have pain in my uncircumcised penis. Can natural remedies provide relief and help with foreskin retraction?

Query: Hello Doctor, I am a 26-year-old male having pain in my penis for the last two days. I have an uncircumcised penis, and I had a similar pain two months ago, which decreased after taking the tablet Zerodol SP for a day. However, the pain has returned in the past two days. I am thinking if uncircumci...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understood your concern. It can be due to: Phimosis: Tight foreskin causing pain and discomfort (please share a picture for better understanding) - on the side and below. Short frenulum: This can also cause this issue (please share...  Read Full »

ask-doctor-img Ask a Doctor Online

* Your first query consult is free!

Search for a Health Issue



Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.