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| Subject | Date Asked |
| I just want to know, so please help | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: my name is joshua and I'm 15 years old. As you can see, i came to ask you some questions since I ... A: This list is to discuss sexually transmitted diseases, not normal sexual development and ... | |
| fecal matter public bathroom, real risk, potty training | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: I hope this is up your alley. Didn't really see anyone in epidemiology or infectious diseases. I ... A: If it were as easy to get terribly sick from public washrooms, we'd all be sick! It is difficult to ... | |
| Is this an STD? | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: I have been monogamous for over a year now. Prior to that i have mostly always used protection but ... A: DJ, The bumps in the second photograph more clearly show a variation in the skin known as "lichen ... | |
| PINK SPOTS ON PENIS | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: My name is Allen, I am 38, I live in Miami and I am circumcised So this is the situation and I will ... A: Your having a positive IgG antibody test for herpes means that you had an infection in the past. The ... | |
| HIV transmission | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: "Hi there, Here's my situation., we were drinking on my friends house with this girl, we have done ... A: Your touching a wet vagina (they usually have some degree of moisture!) with your finger, even if it ... | |
| Small red spots on penis head | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I am a 16 year old male from Queensland, Australia. In the last 5 days I have noticed small red ... A: It looks like you are uncircumcised, and the red bumps on the glans (head; not "glands") may be be ... | |
| Penis spots | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I'll begin by telling you how I got to this point. I had unprotected sex with a woman about 2-3 ... A: Chlamydia is an infection of the urethra (tube draining urine and semen through the penis), NOT the ... | |
| Bump around penis from hand job, am I at risk for STD? | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: Three days ago, I went to massage places in China for 2 straight nights and did not use condoms. The ... A: I cannot say whether this may be an infection caused by an STD, but it could be. A photographic ... | |
| Yeast infection and chlamydia/gonherrea at the same time? | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I went to the doctor because I was having itching and thick white vaginal discharge no smell to it ... A: Yeast is a totally different condition that may coexist with either chlamydia, gonorrhea, or both. A ... | |
| Odor | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I am 34 years old, in very good health, and am extremely hygenic. I have never had an STD or any ... A: Unpleasant vaginal odors can be due to several causes: Bacterial vaginosis is a condition of ... | |
| Growths and changes around the head of my penis | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: My name is Adrian. I had unprotected sex with a girl, which I barely knew more than 9 months ago. ... A: The bumps that I see on your penis appear to be warts, from infection with human papillomavirus ... | |
| Penis head redness, spots, scaley | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: Alright well about a month ago I had unprotected sex with this girl. about 24 hours later I noticed ... A: The skin does look a bit red, but that might be either a normal variation, or a mild skin irritation ... | |
| bumps on shaft | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: For the last couple weeks Ive been getting dry red bumps on the shaft of my penis. Some seem to go ... A: These bumps MAY be unrelated to any sexually transmitted infection, or they may be related to HPV. ... | |
| urinary desease | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: I have an urinary rebel infection, I feel a burn when I urinate. For more than one year I am looked ... A: I'm sorry, but I've not heard the term urinary "rebel" infection before. You my resist urinating ... | |
| small bumps on penis shaft. | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: in there hours of worry. Q: I had stupidly unprotected sex 3 Month ago. Instantly after have had ... A: Your repeated episodes of unprotected sex do not seem related to the bumpy area in the photograph. ... | |
| Penile Cancer? | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: I have HPV. I had this thing show up a month ago, It's red, some white, itches sometimes, tried ... A: Were you diagnosed with HPV, or is that your assessment of your situation? Lysine and baking soda ... | |
| stds | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: if two person who are not having any kind of sexual desease,have an unprotected intercourse then is ... A: Sexually transmitted diseases include a bunch of bacterial, viral, protozoal, etc., all thought of ... | |
| Did my treatment work? | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: I am sixteen years old and about a year ago I was treated for Chlaymdia. I was given Azithromycin, ... A: Azithromycin is an excellent treatment for chlamydia, but it requires that both you and your ... | |
| rash on my penis | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: A: It looks like you are uncircumcised, and that you have an irritation caused by a skin fungus. It is ... | |
| could this be an std? | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: I am a 25 year old female, I haven't had sex in over 6 months, in which it was protected. I did have ... A: Influenza (the flu) is an upper respiratory infection that does not cause diarrhea. You may have had ... | |
| White papules on the foreskin | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: I recently (past 3 months) developed several white papules on my foreskin (just below the glans). ... A: These do look like warts caused by HPV. HPV can remain dormant for many years, but remember that HPV ... | |
| Penis STD Problem? | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: My name is Coby I'm 16 and I'm from Toronto. I have had this white/pink rash(on the glands of the ... A: Your penis looks fine. I am unable to see the white/pink rash on the glans (head) that you speak of. ... | |
| My boyfriends penis hurts | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: Mark, My boyfriend recently told me that his penis is sore and burns briefly when he pees. He has ... A: Is your boyfriend's penis sore only while urinating? Or is the skin itself irritated and painful? It ... | |
| Syphilis | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I live in the UK and am 69. My father contracted syphilis around 1940 and was treated. I found this ... A: My guess is that if your father was treated for syphilis, it was done EFFECTIVELY, and that he did ... | |
| Urethritis | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: Mark..... I need help. I had unprotected oral and protected vaginal 6 months ago. I then developed ... A: The shot you received was probably Rocephin (ceftriaxone) for gonorrhea, and the Z pack an ... | |
| I think I might have a std. | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: Jesse Age 15 Chicago, IL Well last week i had oral sex. It was pretty normal until the next day i ... A: The image isn't easy to see clearly, but it looks like you are uncircumcised. Saliva has some ... | |
| Oral HPV | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: My boyfriend was diagnosed with hpv about 4 years ago in a walk-in clinic. All he had was one ... A: It's tough to speculate what your boyfriend had. It may have been HPV/wart; it may have been ... | |
| Genital Herpes | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: I'm 28 yrs old and from outside Philadelphia. 7 weeks ago I had unprotected sex with a friend whose ... A: Joe, The second photo does not look like herpes either. There are several types of herpes blood ... | |
| Genital Herpes | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I'm 28 yrs old and from outside Philadelphia. 7 weeks ago I had unprotected sex with a friend whose ... A: The image does NOT look like herpes, and your herpes IgG test means that you didn't have herpes 2 ... | |
| glans skin problem | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: Please help me I sended pictures, my penis head is weird and I am concerned what could this be? ... A: Urologists deal with the inside of the penis ascending to the kidneys: urethra, prostate, bladder, ... | |
| Herpes test results not clear | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: I recently had protected sex with a woman I barely knew. About a week after that I felt itching on ... A: Zizek, Your urine test has a few leukocytes (white blood cells) which suggest a possible infection ... | |
| Red rash, no itching, burning, or anything. | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: I seem to have a very red rash on the shaft of my penis. It doesnt hurt or itch at all and it has ... A: The rash looks somewhat like an allergic reaction or irritation from a lubricant, cosmetic, ... | |
| Inflamed Top of Penis | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: I have a questions for you. About a week ago I noticed the tip of my penis (lips a little around ... A: Your doctor's giving you the combination cream clotrimazole (a weak antifungal product that has lost ... | |
| Herpes test results not clear | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: I recently had protected sex with a woman I barely knew. About a week after that I felt itching on ... A: Your tests were negative for herpes. It is not necessary to be retested, unless you have new ... | |
| HIV, "Erectile Dysfunction", any major links? | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: Greetings, I had a question about STDs, most primarily HIV. I just graduated from what would be ... A: The FDA recalled the product because of regulatory violations... not necessarily because the devise ... | |
| std | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: do you no wat the cold sensation could be ANSWER: Hi again, Gerry, No, I do not. It is NOT related ... A: Gerry, I do not agree with your doctor, that candida (thrush) can create a cold sensation, unless of ... | |
| std | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: i had unprotected sex around a month ago.. i got a rash about a week or 2 later on my penus it was ... A: Gerry, Thrush is another term for a candidal (fungal) infection of a person's mouth and throat. It ... | |
| Small red bumps around pubic area | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: I developed some small red bumps pretty much over night and it is about 15-20 small red bumps around ... A: It looks more like a skin infection caused by a fungus or bacteria (staph, strep), than a virus. ... | |
| I NEED HELP | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: i had several unprotected sex from october 2010 to april 2011, even though i am married. too bad for ... A: I presume you hare having unprotected sex with your own wife. The strange "stuff" you mention under ... | |
| herpes questions | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I met a really nice guy and told him today what i have.. He has been asking questions and i just ... A: Can he give me oral sex? Even when i do not have an ob? Yes he can, but it is possible for you to ... | |
| follow-up on red spot on penis | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: This is to follow up my original 12-4-11 question ... A: It really looks like a skin fungus-- it is red, elevated, with the edges slightly higher than the ... | |
| White patches | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I am a circumcised 32 year old male. I unfortunately had unprotected sex almost a year ago. I had ... A: Tom, I'm sorry that this is so stressful for you. The kidneys are connected to the bladder through ... | |
| Bump on penis | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: I am wondern what this is I've hand lumps be4 much bigger and not like this the first one was a cyst ... A: The best way to determine exactly what you have, is to see your pediatrician or doctor. It may be a ... | |
| penis itching | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: sir I had a unprotected sex with my girlfriend who live in pune , just after one month of that ... A: Raj, Chlamydia is easily curable, by use of antibiotics. I do not know what is available in your ... | |
| Tiny Penile Bump | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: A few days ago, I noticed a small bump on my penis. I remember it being their several months ago, ... A: According to your description, it sounds very much like the clinician told you; it is NOT a wart. It ... | |
| penis itching | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: sir I had a unprotected sex with my girlfriend who live in pune , just after one month of that ... A: Why would you say that you have symptoms of what an HIV infected person would have? Most HIV ... | |
| White patches | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I am a circumcised 32 year old male. I unfortunately had unprotected sex almost a year ago. I had ... A: Without a photograph, I cannot see what the white patch or bumps may be. However it could be a ... | |
| Dr.Behar Help me!! | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: i was diagnosed with syphilis during my prenatal blood tests at 9 weeks gestation. I was treated ... A: If your first titer was 128, and after treatment, the titer went back to negative, this is perfectly ... | |
| Not sure what is it | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: i have some white color pimples at the spot where the skin joins the penis. photo as attached. would ... A: The white areas on the underside of your penis around the frenulum are "pearly papules," and may ... | |
| Little red bump on penis head. | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I am 23 and I have a little red bump on the head of my penis. It is slightly raised. It does not ... A: It looks like you may have a wart in it's early stages. Have you tried applying some plain vinegar ... | |
| Genital Warts | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I've just noticed the attached in my pubic area (female). I've never had an issue with genital warts ... A: Yes, it does look like a genital wart. It is possible that you may have gotten the virus from ... | |
| Negative for syphilis ??? | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with syphilis during my second pregnancy about 8 months ago . With a titer of ... A: Signs and symptoms of syphilis are very difficult to recognize, and in some cases, may be ... | |
| Spots on Head | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: Red spots are appearing around the base of my penis head, their is one spot that appears to be ... A: Your condition is the same as all of the other similar questions about red spots on the glans. ... | |
| Rash on end of penis | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: I am 32 i am from the uk I have has this rash on the end of my penis for over a year i am very ... A: The redness is rather intense, but are you having any other symptoms such as itching, irritation, ... | |
| STAPHYLOCOCCUS IN SEMEN | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: My semen analysis culture showed growth of staphylococcus aurea after 48 hours at 37 deg C. Do i ... A: It is highly likely that the Staph aureus that grew out in your semen was a normal skin contaminant. ... | |
| "Pimple-like" Bumps on Penis Head | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: a while ago (at least 4 months) I noticed what appeared to be pimples on the head of my penis ... A: Lots of normal skin variations may sometimes look abnormal, especially when they "develop out of the ... | |
| Red spots on head of penis | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I have had these red spots on the head of my penis the last couple days. I have recently been having ... A: You mentioned that your partners "claimed to be clean." Obviously, this does not reflect their ... | |
| Red Lesions | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I've had this red lesions on my penile shaft for about two weeks now, it doesn't hurt or itch, and ... A: The red area looks like a chaffing or scratch that should heal by itself. Avoid the use of Tea Tree ... | |
| really aggravated about a poor response | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I recently asked the following question and got a very wierd answer. Your question was Good ... A: The rash does NOT sound like it is related to HIV/ARS. It sounded like a skin fungal infection ... | |
| under my penis glans | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: hey im 18 year old im uncircumcised, and like every time when im not hard(erected) underneath the ... A: Penile cancers are extremely rare in the US. If and when they do occur, it is a condition that ... | |
| penis infections | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: Sir i don't know what to ask.Some 2-3 days ago i have got an rash in my penis.and some sort of fluid ... A: You need to see a health care provider (GUM/genitourinary male specialist) skilled in penile ... | |
| Tiny skin colored bumps on glans and shaft | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: I live in Idaho Falls Idaho. I am 25. I've had these tiny bumps that produce white cores when ... A: You mentioned several things that are probably all UNRELATED to one another. Unfortunately, the ... | |
| Herpes? | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: 28 y/o male from Australia I have this small scab looking thing on my penis shaft. It does not itch ... A: The area on your scrotum is NOT herpes. Lots of normal skin conditions and self-limited rashes can ... | |
| Red spots on penis | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 22 year old from the UK, 2 weeks ago i had unprotected sex for the first time with my partner ... A: The underside of your foreskin and head (glans) of your penis is covered by unkeratinized epithelial ... | |
| Rash in penis for 5 months | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I had red dot rash in penis glands. I went doctor n had treatment for yeast infection fluconazole n ... A: Your penis appears UNCIRCUMCISED, and the red areas are just normal consequences of worn away skin ... | |
| Urethritis testing | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I asked this question to the urologist but I hope your expertise will also be helpful. I had scant, ... A: Yes, you may trust the urinalysis for not diagnosing you with nonspecific urethritis since it was ... | |
| plz help me i dont know what im facing | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: he told me that i was facing Chlamydia and he gave me the pills... took them all now feeling better ... A: It looks a bit like a skin fungus known as "tinea" which can look somewhat circular, have increased ... | |
| i need help | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: i Have these bumps on the shaft of my penis, around the base and also 1 about a inch from my ... A: Your photo when enlarged, is somewhat blurry. The bumps look like one of several things: fordyce ... | |
| HIV | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: What is the likelihood of a man contracting HIV from a HIV positive woman through unprotected sexual ... A: This is a difficult question to answer, because too much information is still unknown. Such as: ... | |
| Herpes Outbreak | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: I am a 26 yr old sexually active gay male in Arizona. I tested positive for both herpes I & II back ... A: The bumps on your scrotum do not seem related to herpes. They appear to be sebaceous glands or cysts ... | |
| herpes? | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: Mark, I received unprotected oral sex, the following day I noticed what looked like a small line ... A: It sounds like a mild irritation or scratch that should get better in a few weeks. It does not seem ... | |
| Dry Skin | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: It is also spreading to my upper and inner thy. My thy's itch by my penis doesn't. A: The rash very much looks like it is caused by the skin parasite known as "scabies." If your thigh ... | |
| transmitting VD through oral | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: This is pretty silly, but can I get VD (syph, herp) from this scenario? Unprotected hand job on me ... A: It's not likely, but it is theoretically possible. Spit can harbor live spirochetes (the germ ... | |
| Glossy spots on Penis | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 30 year old straight male from London, Canada. About two weeks ago I noticed a spot on the ... A: I cannot quite tell if you are uncircumcised or not, but my guess is that you probably have a ... | |
| Genital Herpes or what | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: Mark I noticed something strange after had sex with my wife on under head of my penis. ... A: The area under the corona (rim) of your penis looks a little irritated and swollen. It does NOT ... | |
| Almost a year now.. | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: About 10 months ago (Jan '11) this strange bump appeared on my penis. At first I thought pimple or ... A: Anthony, Sorry to hear that the lesion is getting larger and not responding to the scabies ... | |
| hpv/bacteria/fungus?? | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: =] I am Jake. I asked u a couple questions on 9/25 and 9/26 titled hpv or? I still have symptoms of ... A: I think anxiety is one of the major problems you are suffering from. You've had several negative ... | |
| Little bumps all over penis head. | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I am 20 years old. I have only ever recieved oral sex 3-4 times. I have started to pay attention to ... A: Tom, Uncircumcised men will have certain characteristic appearances of the skin that resemble your ... | |
| Little bumps all over penis head. | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I am 20 years old. I have only ever recieved oral sex 3-4 times. I have started to pay attention to ... A: The tiny bumps you notice appear to be normal variations of the skin of your uncircumcised glans. ... | |
| Any idea on what this could be? | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: Hey Mark, Wondering if I could get your opinion on this? I was last sexually active in Sept 2011, ... A: David, Thanks for the followup picture. The closely shaven hair in the pubic area suggest that this ... | |
| Bumps | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: Dr, These small bumps began to appear about 1 year ago. I am a sexually active 22 yo in Orlando so ... A: Your doctors are correct in identifying them as normal variations in the skin. There are lots of ... | |
| bumps on the shaft, hpv, condylomata | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I first noticed this small cluster of bumps were growing on the left side of my shaft about a month ... A: The bumps you have may indeed by related to HPV and warts. The weekly shaving may cause sufficient ... | |
| Any idea on what this could be? | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: Hey Mark, Wondering if I could get your opinion on this? I was last sexually active in Sept 2011, ... A: The photograph is too dark to clearly see the bumps you speak of. Only "pic1" was sent. May I ... | |
| std | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: i had unprotected sex around a month ago.. i got a rash about a week or 2 later on my penus it was ... A: Not sure how I can help other than suggest that you need to see a doctor. It sounds like you may ... | |
| Tiny pimple like spots under glans | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I am a 36 year old male. I had oral sex with a girl that I knew very briefly about four months ago. ... A: It is doubtful that the oral sex you had with your friend four months ago is in any way associated ... | |
| Growths around uretra connective tissue | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: I am 25 years old, live in Toronto Canada. I noticed little growths around the tissue connecting the ... A: In the photo, your fingers are clear but your penis is not! In spite of this, the grainy, grayish ... | |
| Burning Lymphnodes | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: White Male - 31 HEY MARK, First symptoms were swollen testicles and a fishy discharge from the ... A: To summarize, your symptoms include: Swollen testicles Fishy anal discharge Swollen, burning lymph ... | |
| Spots on penis | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: Im a 21 year old male. My name Ross and come from South Africa. Please could you take a look at ... A: The spots do not appear to be warts or caused by HPV, but do appear related to a skin fungus. I do ... | |
| received "rim job" without protection | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: I let someone insert his tongue into my anus w/o any protection. Is there any risk for me as the ... A: If you or your partner had an active case of herpes or syphilis, it is possible to spread these ... | |
| painless spot on penis head | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: Before the week of November 14-17, my (monogamous) boyfriend (of 2 years) and I partook in anal sex. ... A: Sorry, the photograph you have is too dark to see anything clearly, other than an outline of a ... | |
| White bumps in penis base | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: My name is Vitor, i'm 18 years old, i live in Brasil, and i'm a virgin. Today while showering i ... A: Your penis looks fine! The large whitish bump is an enlarged sebaceous gland; the smaller areas are ... | |
| Incurable NGU? | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: Your advice is awesome. Here is my unfortunate situation: 11 months ago I had unprotected ... A: Hopefully, my suggestions may be as useful for you!! First, you were diagnosed with NGU with a ... | |
| Penis Help | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: Mark, I have been very paranoid about doxycycline and its effect on chlamydia. Can a one cycle of ... A: Lance, Some antibiotics are thought to be effective in eradicating an infection in "three ... | |
| Penis Help | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: Mark, I have been very paranoid about doxycycline and its effect on chlamydia. Can a one cycle of ... A: Doxycycline is still pretty effective against the germ chlamydia, but it's weakness is that it must ... | |
| wrinkles on head of penis | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I am 21, from Sacramento California. when I was 18 the head of my penis was smooth, then I got an ... A: The wrinkled appearance is a normal variation in how the skin appears. It really appears perfectly ... | |
| My question | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I have this problem with my skin on my penis. Its red, and sometimes, not always a little bit itchy. ... A: It looks very much like a skin fungal infection, on the underside and glans of your penis. I would ... | |
| STD | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: Hey, my name is Ivan and I am from Croatia. I have a problem with my penis. Last year i noticed ... A: A photograph would be very helpful. It sounds like pearly penile papules, molluscum contagiosum, ... | |
| Inner side of my pennis is covered with white spots after two-three its giving bad smell | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: i am shiva 20 year old my date of birth is 23-12-1991, am from india, andhra pradesh, hyderabad, ... A: It's difficult to guess what you may have, without a photo. It could be folliculitis, sebaceous ... | |
| BUMPS | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: GENDER: male AGE: 19 im really stressing, i have this white pimples all over my penis head and ... A: Without a photo, it is difficult to identify what you have. It sounds like a normal variation, ... | |
| white discharge from the penis | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a white discharge from my penis, and a slight burning sensation. I am scarred its friday ... A: Your symptoms sound very much like chlamydia or gonorrhea, both of which being sexually transmitted ... | |
| incubation periods | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: I am in Canada , a male, over 60 years of age. Lately I have experienced a bit of burning sensation ... A: Burnng with urination may be due to balanitis, the biggest cause of which is a skin fungus, such as ... | |
| hiv rashes | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: am 23 years old , ravi teja from tamilnadu,south india.. on (October 31,2011) i did a very terrible ... A: The symptoms absolutely do NOT SOUND LIKE HIV. If the whitish substance comes from the tip of your ... | |
| Almost a year now.. | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: About 10 months ago (Jan '11) this strange bump appeared on my penis. At first I thought pimple or ... A: It is helpful to have a more complete history about who you're sleeping with, how often, type of ... | |
| Possible STD/Rash | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: Recently I've noticed these weird spots all around my penis to include the head and shaft. They ... A: James, The rash looks more like HPV or some other irritation. It does NOT look like a skin fungus. ... | |
| STI | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: The first one was periodically but we always wore a condom, maybe once the condom fell off but it ... A: I agree with your assessment. The chlamydia most likely was transmitted to you by your last partner, ... | |
| Rash on base of penis | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I am 34 years old from San Diego, CA and I have been dating my girlfriend exclusively for 8 months. ... A: The rash you have may be due to herpes, a skin infection from HPV (human papillomavirus), or a skin ... | |
| Pimple on Head of Penis? STD? | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: About 2 months ago I had a red bump on the head of my penis. It didn't hurt, it was small. As it ... A: Syphilis is a remote possibility, but it is much more likely to be a normal variation from friction ... | |
| Possible STD/Rash | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: Recently I've noticed these weird spots all around my penis to include the head and shaft. They ... A: These may be early signs of HPV/warts. Common STD tests (blood and urine tests) will not detect ... | |
| Blood Test Herpes Simplex Virus IgG EIA | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I hope all is well, and thanks for taking the time to read all these questions, I had blood test ... A: This is NOTHING to freak out about. Think of herpes as a nuisance viral infection of the sensory ... | |
| Update | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm sure this is a busy time for you - just around the holidays ! Update - will see my primary on ... A: Alex, Your therapist/counselor should be gently reminded to let medical people provide clinical ... | |
| std???? | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: I am a man who 2 years ago had sexual intercourse with a lover.....9 monthes ago she told me that ... A: If you had sex with her over the last 2 years and only found out that she was HPV positive 9 months ... | |
| red spots on head of penis | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old male from India. I and my gf have sex often both protected and unprotected. V ... A: It appears that you have a skin infection possibly due to candida/yeast (a skin fungus), that has ... | |
| Std concern question | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: Do you have any idea what these black bumps are? Is it a STD? A: Many bumps mimic different conditions. There are tiny ones that look like 1mm in size, and there are ... | |
| Blood Test Herpes Simplex Virus IgG EIA | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: I hope all is well, and thanks for taking the time to read all these questions, I had blood test ... A: You had a nonspecific test that demonstrated long term antibody (IgG) to one of the two herpes ... | |
| Thing on Penis | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: I am in need of a response because I have no idea what this is on my penis. I was tested for Herpes ... A: Lance, Glad to hear you were negative for herpes. Yes, it is possible to have a negative IgG for HSV ... | |
| Orally Breast Contact | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible to get a STD by coming into contact with the nipple of a women's/girl's breast? By ... A: Kenneth, If there are no open cuts, scratches, abrasions, fresh bleeding on one person, than there ... | |
| Skin rash in penis | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I think i have a rash in my penis head, i check my penis today when i was taking a shower and i ... A: Without seeing a photo of what the rash looks like, I can only guess. You probably are NOT ... | |
| Orally Breast Contact | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible to get a STD by coming into contact with the nipple of a women's/girl's breast? By ... A: It it possible? Yes; any fluids from the breast may be potentially infectious for hepatitis B and ... | |
| Can Chlamydia trigger a Positive Herpes Reading? | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: Mark, I am doing a little better now, but I have one thing still on my mind. Could my test results ... A: Can chlamydia trigger a positive herpes test? No. Different test technologies without a cross ... | |
| spots on penis head | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: I’m not sure if my original question got posted – so here it is again. I had unprotected sex 4 ... A: Yes, your Nov 11th question was answered. Everything appears to be getting normal. You are uncirc'd, ... | |
| Chance of herpes from one-time sexual intercourse | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: Yesterday, I had sex one time with a guy I have been seeing for the past month. It was unprotected. ... A: Donating blood when you have herpes poses absolutely no risk to either the donor or the recipient. ... | |
| I was masturbating and now I have this strange red sore | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: So i have been sexually active since i was 16 with 15 partners, i am 25 now. Wichita United States. ... A: It is theoretically possible for such contact to happen, but is essentially not possible for you to ... | |
| pimples or herpes | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: I asked an earlier question regarding spots on penis head, which disappeared. To recap, I had ... A: They look like healing pimples, absolutely not herpes. Pimples are merely skin germs (staph and ... | |
| Herpes and Clhamydia | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: I hope you received the other email I sent to you personally and I hope you can hopefully shed some ... A: I thought that I had replied to you already! Regarding the chlamydia, doxycycline 100mg twice daily ... | |
| is there a risk of HIV from walking over blood? | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: I was walking my children to school this morning when my son stepped in some spit with blood in it ... A: You have NOTHING to worry about. There is essentially NO RISK from such a benign exposure. Just ... | |
| Rash at base of penis. | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: I have developed a rash at the base of my penis. I have had sexual encounters with a new partner ... A: Most red rashes on the skin are associated with skin fungi. Your rash looks more like a bacterial ... | |
| Chlamydia complications? | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: Mark, About 2 months ago I received treatment for Chlamydia. I was given Zithromax and doxycycline. ... A: Your girlfriend was treated with just the doxycycline, but she had trouble taking it?? That ... | |
| encounter with a csw | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: I have another incident which has made me somewhat anxious. I had gone to visit this call girl. ... A: You have little or no risk of catching any STD from such activities. It is highly unlikely, that you ... | |
| Analingus | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: Mike here. I'm 18 from Detroit. I performed analingus on my girlfriend for the first time. I know ... A: Analingus presents risk for gastroenteritis (GI) illness from E. coli, hepatitis A, and other germs. ... | |
| Laser Surgery For Warts | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: Hey Mark, So i finally decided that the best option for me to get rid of the warts is laser surgery ... A: The burning should resolve, but your doctor may be able to make the burning better by prescribing or ... | |
| Rash on Penis Tip | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: I have noticed a reddish rash on the tip of my penis. I am not circumcised, and when I pull the skin ... A: The reddish area on the head (glans) looks more like a skin fungus, best treated with an over the ... | |
| false positive RPR and hiv | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I was tested for syphilis in August for this school form, it came back with a titer of 1:2, the test ... A: Natalie, HIV is not thought to have a false positive RPR, unless the immune system is so impaired ... | |
| Test | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: My son is 21 years of age and we are in, San Diego California. He has lived out of the country for ... A: The standard tests would be blood tests for syphilis (RPR/VDRL), HIV; a urine test for ... | |
| false positive RPR and hiv | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: I was tested for syphilis in August for this school form, it came back with a titer of 1:2, the test ... A: Although both RPR/VDRL and HIV tests are both antibody tests, they are vastly different in how they ... | |
| Pelvis Rash | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: I met a girl 2 weeks ago and started having protected sex. She told me she was STD-free and I ... A: The reddish rash looks like folliculitis, possibly from skin germs that infected the hair follicles ... | |
| Std concern question | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: I got what appears to be a white rash on the shaft on my penis. Any idea if its a Std? Is it ... A: Bryan, Irish Spring is a very strong and drying soap; darkly pigmented skins get exceedingly dried ... | |
| Std concern question | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: I got what appears to be a white rash on the shaft on my penis. Any idea if its a Std? Is it ... A: The white rash with the central area of clearing down the middle, looks either like very dry skin ... | |
| Big Testicles | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: My name is shiju, from India I have a problem that my testicles is big, comparatively others.. But I ... A: Your testicular size looks normal to me. Testicular size is somewhat like size of hands, penis, ... | |
| Big red spot on penis? | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: About 5 days ago I engaged in oral sex activity as I was performed on. I did not reciprocate. There ... A: Without seeing what the sore area looks like, it's hard to venture a guess. It could be a bruise, a ... | |
| bumps | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: i just did a search and read another answer you had writen, ... A: Well, your "v-card" is good evidence at your not having the possibility of having an STD, which is ... | |
| Spot on Penis | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 25 year old hispanic male living in California, and 3 months ago I noticed a spot on the head ... A: It looks like a yeast infection, even in the absence of itching. I would try using an antifungal ... | |
| single bump | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: my fiance has noticed what appears to be a pimple on his upper shaft close to his mound. there is ... A: It is highly UNLIKELY to be herpes. It could be molluscum contagiosum or a wart caused by the human ... | |
| Redness on head of penis | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: About 6 months ago, I noticed white (zit-like) bumps on the head of my penis which went away by ... A: Jeff, Redness by itself, is not necessarily bad or indicative of something abnormal. Redness is just ... | |
| Redness on head of penis | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: About 6 months ago, I noticed white (zit-like) bumps on the head of my penis which went away by ... A: Jeff, Thanks for your additional information. Urine tests usually look for any evidence of ... | |
| Mini Bumps along Penis opening | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: You recently helped me with coping with a earlier question regarding roughness on the penis. I have ... A: You have a great (normal) looking penis! The bumps you mention are difficult to observe in the ... | |
| Redness on head of penis | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: About 6 months ago, I noticed white (zit-like) bumps on the head of my penis which went away by ... A: Are you circumcised or not? Frequency of sex? Vaginal/anal/oral? Use lubrication or not? Skin rashes ... | |
| Gum Disease | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: A friend of mine said they contracted some kind of gum disease from having oral sex with their mate ... A: Oral sex can spread gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV/warts), and uncommonly, ... | |
| STD or Not? Need Help Doctor. | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: "Hello Doctor, I haven't been sexually active for about 2 weeks and a couple of days ago I notice a ... A: The redness looks somewhat like a little abrasion from rough sex or without adequate lubrication. ... | |
| Bumps on penis shaft | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: these spots just kinda showed up. need some advice on what they could be, they don't hurt or pus or ... A: Thomas, Yes, it may be uncommon to "catch" wart virus through oral sex, but not necessarily ... | |
| Following Up | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: Mark - I sent this previously but don't think you received it. "Hi Mark, Hope you had a wonderful ... A: Alex, (I did answer this already, but here it is again.) The medical problems for you and your wife ... | |
| Bumps on penis shaft | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: these spots just kinda showed up. need some advice on what they could be, they don't hurt or pus or ... A: These bumps look like warts caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). Cryotherapy (freezing), and ... | |
| HIV | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: I had unprotected sex a few times with a man 3-4 months ago. I don't know/think he has sex very ... A: Your risk is relatively low, unless you have another sexually transmitted infection (such as ... | |
| hpv | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: about 5 years ago i was seeing this girl regularly it lasted about a year and a half then we broke ... A: HPV is a ubiquitous virus that infects vaginal, cervical, anal tissues, and the penis. You may have ... | |
| Update | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: Saw my primary on Friday. Explained my latest symptoms (anal itching and fullness, funny feeling at ... A: Alex, The medical problems for you and your wife are rather complicated, and can only be managed by ... | |
| Fungal/Bacteria Infection, STD? | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: First off I would like to say thanks for all the help you've given everyone. Secondly, I am 23 ... A: The photo does not visualize the bump very clearly, however it looks somewhat like an inflamed hair ... | |
| Update | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: Saw my primary on Friday. Explained my latest symptoms (anal itching and fullness, funny feeling at ... A: Alex, When you SEE your doctor, you should really engage him/her in effective communication as ... | |
| STD | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: I am 22 years old and have been sexually active since 15. I have had sex “penis in vagina” with 28 ... A: The red area you have looks like a mild irritation, NOT HERPES. The stinging sensation is from ... | |
| wife says when I cum it burns | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: my wife has said that when I cum inside her that it burns after I am done. She also will not give ... A: Richard, If she indeed had a yeast infection, than Monistat (miconazole) may or may NOT have treated ... | |
| wife says when I cum it burns | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: my wife has said that when I cum inside her that it burns after I am done. She also will not give ... A: Nothing may be "wrong". Irritation or an infection, as well as diet, may affect the perception of ... | |
| Wondering what this could be, please help. | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: On Monday 10/3/11, I was told by a past sex partner that she tested positive for chlamydia. Her and ... A: It is not common for a guy having oral sex with a woman would develop a chlamydia infection of the ... | |
| std | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: can a man get Trichomonas from another man A: Trichomonas is a protozoal infection of the vagina that can be spread from women to men and back to ... | |
| Revisiting | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: Hope all is well with you. Just an up-date. Saw my primary 1 1/2 weeks ago. He examined me and ... A: Alex, The most common cause of anal itching are either skin fungi or a condition known as pruritis ... | |
| Penile bumps | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: Ok. So My name is Ryan i'm 16. I noticed a small patch of like 10 pearly looking spots and was ... A: You haven't provided enough information for me to tell you. However, the first place to look on the ... | |
| Is this herpes? | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: Ok well. a while back i did have unprotected sex. im going to say 2 1/2 months. I started getting a ... A: Not sure why you are reluctant to visit a doctor who can tell you in an instant what exactly you ... | |
| scared!! | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: i have some small bumps along my labia minora when i touch them they hurt... i am really scared i am ... A: You're scared to go to the doctor? Because? The diagnosis you may receive? The cost of the visit or ... | |
| A question about the quasi-natural method | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: After defining the quasi-natural method for you, I’d like to ask you a question about it. This is a ... A: Masturbation is no more harmful than any other method of having sex, unless you are so rough that ... | |
| Herpes transmission | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: Behar, My current girlfriend was diagnosed by her doctor (not an STI clinic) as having herpes. This ... A: Do you know the expression, "You don't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows?" ... | |
| Bumps on penis and pubic area | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: Hey mark, I'm 19 and I live in the united states, I had unprotected sex in May, so about 4 months ... A: The photo is real dark, but the bumps that I can see look like inflammed hair follicles, and are ... | |
| Herpes ? | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I am 19 and I live in america, recently in september I had sex on the 18th, later that week I was ... A: It's impossible to state with assurance what you have without an examination, lab tests, and perhaps ... | |
| Std | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: Can you contract an std from using an infected person's bathing supplies (i.e. wash cloths, loufas, ... A: Although it is theoretically possible, it is highly UNLIKELY to contract an STD in this fashion. ... | |
| Is this herpes? | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: Ok well. a while back i did have unprotected sex. im going to say 2 1/2 months. I started getting a ... A: Jeff, The tiny bumps now shown may be enlarged sebaceous glands; there may be some skin germs ... | |
| Is it herpes or something else | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a problem i am a 26 year old male who is sexually active. I developed a pimple on mu shift ... A: You saw your regular primary care doctor, a urologist, and a dermatologist. You were diagnosed with ... | |
| herpes transmission | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I have had oral herpes all my life, about 4 years ago I had a dental procedure done; and here's ... A: Berta, It is unlikely that the bumps in your mouth are herpes at all, but without seeing, it is ... | |
| spots on scrotum/shaft | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I am 18 years old and have been sexually active for about two years now. I have had unprotected sex, ... A: The irritation on the skin really looks like a mild folliculitis-- inflammations of the hair ... | |
| herpes transmission | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I have had oral herpes all my life, about 4 years ago I had a dental procedure done; and here's ... A: Chances of it NOT BEING HERPES are very high. Herpes usually follows a certain course of outbreak ... | |
| Is this herpes? | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: Ok well. a while back i did have unprotected sex. im going to say 2 1/2 months. I started getting a ... A: The bumps in your pubic area are not due to herpes. They are a mild folliculitis due to skin germs ... | |
| Std/pregnant | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: Im 24 weeks pregnant and im just now finding out I have gonorrhea and chlamydia. I do recieve ... A: Gonorrhea and chlamydia are nasty STDs that mainly affect pregnancy in the very early or late ... | |
| Weird bumps on Penis shaft underside of scrotum. | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I have these weird bumps on my penis shaft and underside of my scrotum. They appear to small and ... A: You have NO evidence of herpes from your story of this photograph. You may have some folliculitis, ... | |
| hpv or ?? pls help!! | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm Jake and i'm 25 i had a mutual jerkoff w a guy at my gym that i didn't know. It was something i ... A: Jake, Yes, you may send your photo, especially if it shows the irritated area. Without seeing what ... | |
| hpv or ?? pls help!! | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: I'm Jake and i'm 25 i had a mutual jerkoff w a guy at my gym that i didn't know. It was something i ... A: Jake, Ahh, you didn't mention the shaving or alcohol previously. It absolutely does NOT SOUND LIKE ... | |
| STI: Chlamydia | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: I know that you have to wait at least a week before having sex again to prevent reinfection but what ... A: Azithromycin is generally given as a one time dose of 1 gram (four 250mg tablets, two 500mg tablets, ... | |
| Small white bumps | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: I have these bumps IN my foreskin since around 14-15years old. It's been with me till now which is 5 ... A: I cannot say what they are without accurate diagnosis, which is impossible in this manner. If you ... | |
| red, painful bump at the tip | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: I noticed that there is a red bump on the tip of my clitoris under the Hood. It hurts really bad ... A: In order to make an accurate diagnosis, someone needs to examine the area. It could be a pimple or ... | |
| hpv or ?? pls help!! | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm Jake and i'm 25 i had a mutual jerkoff w a guy at my gym that i didn't know. It was something i ... A: You engaged in a very low risk situation, and the symptoms you now have may be totally unrelated to ... | |
| Trichomonas vaginalis | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: I have just been diagnosed with Trichomonas vaginalis due to pain & discharge. Symptoms started out ... A: Trichomonas (trich) is a protozoa that may cause vaginal infections and is usually transmitted by ... | |
| Two red bumps on back of penis head | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: Can u please tell me what these two bumps on the back of my penis head is please. I've had ... A: I have no idea what "these two bumps" are. You provided neither information, nor a photo. I don't ... | |
| redness on tip of penis | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: 11 days ago I had a rather disturbing sexual encounter while almost blackout drunk. The shame and ... A: How do you know that you had a "sexual encounter" if you were "almost blackout drunk"? You wore a ... | |
| HIV | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: My husband had a blood transfusion in 2004. The last time he went to the VA they said they test ... A: You and your husband are "safe" (whatever THAT means) from HIV infection and hepatitis B (again, I ... | |
| Follow-up on irritation on glans | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: This is a follow up to http://en.allexperts.com/q/Venereal-Diseases-2106/2011/9/irritation-glans.htm ... A: John, The smell is the result of anaerobic germs growing under the foreskin, made worse by your not ... | |
| Burning in my Urethra | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a burning sensation in the tip on my urethra. It came on after intercourse with my partner 5 ... A: The burning sensation you are experiencing may be due to gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomonas, herpes. ... | |
| My Symptoms | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: First of all Thanks for the Great help You are doing. I am 25 Male,had oral and vaginal sex with a ... A: Rely, Gee, several problems! Right testicular pain suggests having an infection there, known as ... | |
| My Symptoms | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: First of all Thanks for the Great help You are doing. I am 25 Male,had oral and vaginal sex with a ... A: Since you had sex with a condom, I will presume that it did not break or come off. Therefore, you ... | |
| A Bit More Advice | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm happy you had a day off. You deserve it. A baicIn your opinion, do I have an active HSV1 ... A: Please limit your questions so that others may also ask. I cannot say whether the current mouth ... | |
| red spot in penis | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I'm 40 y/o male and I haven't had sex for a wile. I am noticing some small red spots or points on ... A: If you haven't had sex in awhile, than are you worried about something in particular? You didn't ... | |
| Follow-up | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I can readily understand why you get maxed out - you are terrific. I went to the STD Center. Phys. ... A: Alex, Yes, it may be true that the way kids and infants get infected with herpes initially, is by ... | |
| Follow-up | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I can readily understand why you get maxed out - you are terrific. I went to the STD Center. Phys. ... A: Alex, No, you don't have gonorrhea, since your DNA amplification test, which is very very sensitive, ... | |
| is this herpes | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I am 37 and ive noticed for the past month I have started to see a cluster of bupms around my penis ... A: Clusters of penile bumps around the head of the penis sounds very much like "pearly penile papules," ... | |
| penis | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: i am 18 year old and my penis size is 5inch. i want 6inch. penis how can i make bigger please help ... A: This site is designed to help people with questions about sexually transmitted infections, not ... | |
| Irritation on glans | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I am a 22 yr old male. I have had unprotected sex with two different partners in the past 3 months. ... A: It seems that every time you used an antifungal cream, the rash went away. Therefore, it seems ... | |
| STD and Herpes Testing and Meaning | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I am a 73 year. old male living in the U.S. On June 13, 2011, I had an exposure with a massage ... A: Alex, You cannot easily infect your family and friends by shaking hands or by mutual touch or by ... | |
| STD and Herpes Testing and Meaning | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I am a 73 year. old male living in the U.S. On June 13, 2011, I had an exposure with a massage ... A: Alex, Your risk for both HIV and herpes are EXTREMELY LOW. You most certainly DON'T have HIV. You're ... | |
| STD and Herpes Testing and Meaning | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I am a 73 year. old male living in the U.S. On June 13, 2011, I had an exposure with a massage ... A: Your doctor is best able to help you with your complicated history. Because, in part, he or she ... | |
| Is it possible to get hiv this way? | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I recently decided to go get tested for hiv at an hiv clinic and it came out negative. Anyways as I ... A: It is virtually impossible to get HIV that way. Stop worrying. HIV requires sexual contact or large ... | |
| Consult. | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old and I live in Ahmedabad/India. Incident:I was sexually attracted by a male dog's ... A: I am unaware of any infectious diseases that are spread between dogs and humans (zoonotic) in the ... | |
| Redness of the penis | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old uncircumcised virgin, i started to have redness on my penis about 2 months ago.I ... A: Alex, Travogen is a topical antifungal cream. If you indeed had a skin fungus, this can progress to ... | |
| Redness of the penis | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old uncircumcised virgin, i started to have redness on my penis about 2 months ago.I ... A: Alex, There is nothing to heal. The increased redness may also be, in part, an artifact of the ... | |
| Redness of the penis | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old uncircumcised virgin, i started to have redness on my penis about 2 months ago.I ... A: Your penis looks absolutely fine. The redness you note is normal. Remember that redness just means ... | |
| Bumps on head of penis | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old uncircumcised virgin, and I've had this bumps on the head of my penis for quite a ... A: The fine red "bumps" on the glans appear to be about 1mm in size, are flat, and look somewhat like ... | |
| std | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: 6 weeks ago i was on a stag do with my friends. I slept with a prostitute, protection was used. I ... A: If for some reason you did in fact contract HIV and developed these odd symptoms, than the blood ... | |
| herpes transmission from hand | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: Instead of engaging in anal, oral sex with other guys I do mutual masturbation with them. I do not ... A: That is correct. Asymptomatic shedding is uncommon in your example. But this may be an opportunity ... | |
| pimple next to anus | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: Mark I am 30 yr old gay in a monogamous relationship, we don't use protection while making out. I ... A: These bumps are probably retained sebaceous cysts, but the photos are not clear enough to rule out ... | |
| herpes transmission from hand | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: Instead of engaging in anal, oral sex with other guys I do mutual masturbation with them. I do not ... A: Herpes virus must be present, and must be actively shedding from an open sore or lesion to ... | |
| chlamydia | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: I was recently informed by my nurse that i and my boyfriend had chlamydia, my nurse informed me it ... A: Having a Pap smear by itself, will not necessarily rule out your having had chlamydia at that time. ... | |
| Real exposure or OCD | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: First of all I am sorry if this seems more like an OCD question. I want your advice on how to ... A: Since you do not know what happened, I cannot comment on your potential risk. As you don't remember ... | |
| Bumps and irritaton | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I am 21 and live in coeur d'alene Idaho. About a week ago i had unprotected intercourse with a man, ... A: Without observing the rash, it is difficult to say for sure. However it could be one of several ... | |
| herpes from kiss on eye | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: I need your help with another question of mine. I had gone out with a call girl.(I am in India.) ... A: Yes, it probably is possible to acquire herpes from such an ill-placed kiss, but you would have had ... | |
| Bruise on Penis | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: Recently I have had unprotected sex. 48 hours later I noticed that I have a small bruise under the ... A: The bruise under the head of your penis with red marks are probably due to mild trauma from rough ... | |
| std | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: 6 weeks ago i was on a stag do with my friends. I slept with a prostitute, protection was used. I ... A: Tom, Primary HIV infection is usually more like an acute viral syndrome, such as symptoms of having ... | |
| std | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: 6 weeks ago i was on a stag do with my friends. I slept with a prostitute, protection was used. I ... A: If you wore a condom effectively, than how could have you gotten HIV? The rash you have is not from ... | |
| Dry sperms causing pregnancy. | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: On Saturday I gave my boyfriend a handjob. He ejaculated all over and we wiped everything up with a ... A: No, you could not become pregnant with dried sperm. After they dry out, they cannot wag their tails ... | |
| Real exposure or OCD | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: First of all I am sorry if this seems more like an OCD question. I want your advice on how to ... A: Get help for your OCD, as it seems to be ruling your life. Get tested, so you can be reassured that ... | |
| adult industry | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: In the adult industry performers get tested every 30 days but dont you think the testing should be ... A: Bri, Every clinic or laboratory has a different definition for a "comprehensive" panel. I don't know ... | |
| adult industry | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: In the adult industry performers get tested every 30 days but dont you think the testing should be ... A: I do not know the extent of the "testing every 30 days" guideline that you mention. Exactly what is ... | |
| mha-tp syphilis test | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: I understand the only way you can get a false negative on an mha-tp syphilis test is window period, ... A: Grayon, It is tough for any medical person to use the terminology, "impossible," or "100%" or "0%" ... | |
| Red blotches on penis head | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: A few months ago, I had unprotected sex with my then girlfriend. Later, I noticed white (zit-like) ... A: Skin color is based in part on 1) the presence or absence of pigment cells (melanocytes), 2) the ... | |
| gonorrhea | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with gonorrhea a few months back not my first time getting it, but it had a been a ... A: Gonorrhea is sexually transmitted. You got it from someone. One of you had it, but may not have been ... | |
| mha-tp syphilis test | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I understand the only way you can get a false negative on an mha-tp syphilis test is window period, ... A: MHA-TP is a confirmatory test for syphilis. MHA-TP stands for "MicroHemagglutination Assay test for ... | |
| risk of std infection | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: One week ago I had a vaginal ultrasound and since then I've been extremely concerned about the fact ... A: It seems highly unlikely that the plastic cover would NOT have been changed before you arrived in ... | |
| Penis Redness. | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: im 18 and i have discovered little red spots which is rash like on my penis. It is not painful or ... A: You didn't mention if you have sex or masturbate, or how frequently, if you use a lotion, etc. The ... | |
| Blood in urine/burning | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I don't think this is a sexually transmitted disease,..but you might know what happened. Sunday I ... A: Bleeding from the penis can in fact be from a cut or laceration or abrasion of the tip of the penis ... | |
| Bumps under the penis head | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I am 18 and I have these bumps right under the head of my penis It is between the head and the ... A: The bumps you describe sound very much like "pearly penile papules" also known as "squamous ... | |
| bumps on penile shaft | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: A couple of days ago I noticed what looked to be a rash on my penile shaft. It was is not painful or ... A: A confluence of ulcers and sores like what you have looks very much like an infection with the ... | |
| HIV risk | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I had unprotected sex once with my bf of 3 months ( no ejaculation)I don't have any symptoms of HIV ... A: Why are you panicking or freaking out about one episode of unprotected sex where you boyfriend ... | |
| HIV risk:high or low | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I was in a relationship for four months. We had unprotected sex one time no ejaculation. I plan to ... A: No, you should not be freaking out. You should however, have regular gynecologic care that includes ... | |
| HIV in blood | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: If the person is bleeding and he is HIV infected, and you step on a drop of blood and than in the ... A: A person with HIV may be receiving effective treatments so that their viral load is essentially ... | |
| sore / tender penis tip | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: I gave and received unprotected oral sex 9 days ago, on the same occasion we also had protected ... A: It is always good to know that you are free from STDs, so get tested for gonorrhea, chlamydia with ... | |
| skin tag or genital wart? | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm 29 years old and I live in NW Indiana/USA. I recently notices what looks like a skin tag on my ... A: I would not freak out about this. It could be a wart, but it more likely is something benign. You ... | |
| so stressed help doc | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: Dr. I don't know what to do here I am so nervous. I told you that I engaged in unprotected mutual ... A: From the moment we are born, we are constantly exposed to risk. Knowledge and experience puts this ... | |
| STD | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with Herpes 2 about 4 1/2 years ago. At this time I had been with my boyfriend for ... A: If you were diagnosed with herpes type 2 about 4 years ago, than how is it that your boyfriend of ... | |
| Bumps on head of penis | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: Hey Mark, its me again. I've done some more research and am back with more questions as I'm really ... A: Patrick, When your penis is engorged with blood during an erection, any penile skin will stretch ... | |
| genital warts | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: My ex told me a dr told him his genital warts are genetic is this possible? hes had them for over ... A: Genital warts are caused by a virus known as human papillomavirus (HPV). A genetic component may ... | |
| hiv test | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: Dr. I took a HIV test Sunday but i was fighting a stomach flu is this going to make my test ... A: HIV testing is a two stage process that ultimately searches for DNA components of the HIV virus. The ... | |
| oral sex | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I need help I am not able to eat or sleep over this. I was engaged in mutual masterbation during ... A: Your risk for HIV is so low as to be essentially ZERO from such an exposure. HIV requires prolonged ... | |
| risk of std infection | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: One week ago I had a vaginal ultrasound and since then I've been extremely concerned about the fact ... A: The table paper that covered your table, along with a paper gown to wear were all fresh and new, ... | |
| genital herpes shedding forever? | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old male who has genital herpes, my first breakout was 6 months after infection. 3 ... A: How do you know that you have genital herpes? How do you know that you were infected 6 months ago? A ... | |
| STD ?? | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: [IMG]http://i55.tinypic.com/2mg11z8.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i51.tinypic.com/r08jfo.jpg[/IMG] ... A: I just answered thisSTD ??hi Doctor i had sex in nov 2010 (protected viginal and oral). i got ... | |
| STD ?? | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: i had sex in nov 2010 (protected viginal and oral). i got tested for chlamydia, gnorhea and hiv just ... A: Is there a chance of it being related to any STD? Yes, there is a small chance. It is much more ... | |
| HIV/AIDS | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: i want to ask you question, im just confused with this pornstar doing sexual activities with more ... A: Porn stars working in larger, more recognized production companies may have written guidelines about ... | |
| Herpes- Swollen Glands in Groin | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old female living in Los Angeles, who has had hsv-2 for three years now. I typically ... A: Tenderness and swelling of the glands ANYWHERE may reflect a bacterial infection, more than a viral ... | |
| Redness on penis head persists | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: We had a number of previous correspondances about this but I cannot seem to find the proper link to ... A: I cannot recall our earlier conversation about what you had. However, if the antifungal creams ... | |
| Bump or Blister at very tip of penis. What is it!? | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I Have a Bump or blister at the very tip of the head of me penis and I have no idea what it is. I'm ... A: John, I said STEROID cream. The best ones are available by prescription only. You can get ... | |
| Bump or Blister at very tip of penis. What is it!? | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I Have a Bump or blister at the very tip of the head of me penis and I have no idea what it is. I'm ... A: John, Yes, it could be any of the things you mention. You said:, "Anyway you think i could get rid ... | |
| Vaginal Lump | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 30 year old married woman who has been in a monogamous relationship for over 10 years. I was ... A: In my opinion, it was very unusual that your Pap smears were "normal" for 7 years, and then all of a ... | |
| Bump or Blister at very tip of penis. What is it!? | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I Have a Bump or blister at the very tip of the head of me penis and I have no idea what it is. I'm ... A: John, Since you're not sexually active, you need not be concerned about an STD, as I said earlier. ... | |
| Bumps on head of penis | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: Hey Mark, its me again. I've done some more research and am back with more questions as I'm really ... A: I used to live in New Orleans, and therefore know what it is to be hot and humid! In spite of that, ... | |
| Herpes Whitlow | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about Herpes Whitlow, I have looked online for an answer but have struggled to ... A: John, Sorry for the misunderstanding. I wasn't suggesting that window washing caused but merely ... | |
| Fordyce Spot | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: Behar. I am in my 20's and has no sexual experience. I have these bumps on my labia that I am ... A: These bumps are not warts. It is surprising that your gynecologist didn't recognize them as Fordyce ... | |
| Bump on penis head | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old, uncircumcised, sexually active male who has recently noticed odd formations on ... A: Rick, Use plenty of lube when masturbating; after several weeks, try using some vinegar on the skin ... | |
| Bumps on head of penis | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I dont really know what this is, nor when it started. I have not had intercourse. I dont really know ... A: The fine flat papules (not quite elevated bumps) on the head of your penis look very much like an ... | |
| Anal itching and swollen throat, nothing vaginally | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a few questions that I'm embarrassed to ask my doctor about I had sex about 3 weeks ago and ... A: The anal itching may be a mild contact irritation from the recent episode of anal sex, but it may ... | |
| Bump on penis head | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old, uncircumcised, sexually active male who has recently noticed odd formations on ... A: First, let me say that anyone may recover from most diseases with accurate diagnosis and appropriate ... | |
| Herpes Whitlow | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about Herpes Whitlow, I have looked online for an answer but have struggled to ... A: If your hands are repeatedly exposed to the vinegar, ammonia, and soapy cleaners used for cleaning ... | |
| Bump on penis head | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old, uncircumcised, sexually active male who has recently noticed odd formations on ... A: The very fine bumpy elevations that you see on the head of your penis are NOT pearly papules. They ... | |
| clarification | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Good day doc, i never had sex in my life even till nw,but i started having some worrisome symptoms ... A: The skin rash you have is NOT related to anything that is sexually transmitted, as you haven't had ... | |
| Raised bumps under penis head | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I'm 23 and around 6 months ago developed these strange raised "bumps" just underneath the head of my ... A: Ron, Bumps such as these are somewhat difficult to identify in some photos; sometimes we will apply ... | |
| rash | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: My husband has some very irritated skin around his scrotum and rectum. It itches a lot and is very ... A: Sometimes, the best advice is to recommend that a person sees their health care provider for an ... | |
| weird situation | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: We were coming home from a vacation, and there was a car accident on the road. The road was closed ... A: The risk from such exposure is essentially ZERO for both HIV, hepatitis B, herpes, and any other ... | |
| Raised bumps under penis head | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I'm 23 and around 6 months ago developed these strange raised "bumps" just underneath the head of my ... A: Urologists deal with the urinary tract from the kidneys to the tip and opening of the urinary tract ... | |
| Weird bumps on shaft of penis | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: About a year ago, I had a small bump show up on the shaft of my penis. It was only one, and did not ... A: The bumps do look like flat warts, best treated with a combination of cryotherapy (freezing with ... | |
| Irritated Penis Head When Stimulated | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: Lon 27 Buffalo NY Dont think its an STD, when left alone its almost gone...when any ... A: I agree with you, that it does not appear to be an STD. You didn't mention whether you use any ... | |
| hiv / aids concern | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: Question "can I catch HIV or aids from oral sex with noticing after the fact blood coming from his ... A: You are asking a question that cannot be answered with 100% certainty. I'm sure you would agree, ... | |
| pre- seminal discharge in females | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: My question is regarding pre-seminal discharge. i want to know what extent of sexual stimulation ... A: Pre-seminal discharges occur in men, as women don't produce semen. There are similar lubricating ... | |
| One white pimple like bump non painful on my labia | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: and about a week ago I spotted a pimple like bump on my labia it has a white head. I am very ... A: It is probably a pimple on your labia. Apply moist heat to the affected area, followed by antibiotic ... | |
| whitening of interior of foreskin and difficulty in pulling it back | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: three months back i over stretched my foreskin while masturbating and small cut appeared on it.then ... A: Bala, I cannot tell you whether these medications are available in India. You need to check with a ... | |
| Strange Bumps on Penis | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 19 year old student and have had unprotected sex with two women in the past year, with the ... A: I do not believe that what you have is a sexually transmitted condition, however syphilis, although ... | |
| whitening of interior of foreskin and difficulty in pulling it back | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: three months back i over stretched my foreskin while masturbating and small cut appeared on it.then ... A: An accurate diagnosis is necessary to prescribe the correct medications! It is impossible to do this ... | |
| Syphilis Prevention | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I have been with my boyfriend for a couple of months now. He discoled to me he tested positive for ... A: If your partner was adequately treated for syphilis, than he should be cured and cannot spread it to ... | |
| small bumps on penis | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: i have these small random bumps on bottom part and testicle area of my penis and its been there for ... A: Sexually transmitted infections are caused by germs that are essentially spread through sex. Other ... | |
| Unusual Bumps on my penis. | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: am noticing some unusual bumps on my penis...ans it spreading...i use anti fungal cream but it still ... A: The photo you sent is so dark that any details are not observable. Bumps that seem to spread may be ... | |
| syphilis test | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I got a syphilis blood test for school matters about 2 weeks ago, I received my results today and ... A: Take a deep breath and r-e-l-a-x!! There are two possible explanations for your test results: 1) ... | |
| STD/STI infection | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I am an American citizen who traveled to Manila, Philippines on a business trip and had unprotected ... A: Hepatitis B is easily transmitted through exposure to any mucous membranes, including the opening ... | |
| Herpes | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: Around May 5th, I developed a red bump which looked like a spider bite on the upper part of my left ... A: I'm sorry this is so stressful for you, although it is totally understandable. You've described ... | |
| Dozens of tiny white spots on penis | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I have been sexually active with my girlfriend for over a year now. Recently, we had frequent (and ... A: The terbenifine cream was for a skin fungus, and seemed effective. My guess is that your penis has a ... | |
| Advice please | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if someone with medical experience could answer this question for me. I am having ... A: Chris, Mild prostatitis may in fact cause your mild symptoms, and I agree with your doctor. ... | |
| Advice please | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if someone with medical experience could answer this question for me. I am having ... A: If you were diagnosed with urethritis (NSU/NGU), and the only exposure you had was from oral sex ... | |
| Query on STD / HIV | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I am 28 y o from India, mumbai. last week while away from my home country, i had sexual encounter ... A: The pain that you were experiencing with the pink patches, may be a temporary irritation related NOT ... | |
| Small, white bumps. | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I am 16 years old, and I have a few small, little bumps along the outermost skin of my labia majora ... A: Little bumps on the labia or vulva are probably normal variations in the skin, such as "Fordyce ... | |
| glans' color photo added | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: i'm germano, i'm 29 and i'm italian (living in italy). i'm writing you, just to ask if a variation ... A: Germano, I'm sorry, but NO IMAGE WAS RECEIVED on my end. There may be a problem with the service... ... | |
| STD or normal vaginal infection? | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I am a 22 yr old frm Singapore. I am in a monogamous relationship with my boyfriend of 7mths and we ... A: Your vaginal discharge may be a normal physiologic discharge, or it may reflect something abnormal. ... | |
| STD? | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I have little tiny bumps on my penis head. They don't hurt, they don't itch and they don't cause any ... A: The photograph was not received. If your doctor gave you Aldara, this was for presumed human ... | |
| glans' color | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: i'm germano, i'm 29 and i'm italian (living in italy). i'm writing you, just to ask if a variation ... A: Sorry, no photograph was received. However a variation in the color of the glans penis may be ... | |
| The mycoplasma result came back | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I am negative for all the other STDs except Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma. They did a sensitivity test ... A: I am unfamiliar with the abbreviations that were used, but guessed that MIN is minocycline, and DOX ... | |
| *****Discomfort in Urethra***** | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I have had discomfort in my urethra tract for quite some time, approximately 4 months. The ... A: Jay, I wonder if there is any association with your cluster headaches, and this persistent urethral ... | |
| red rash under foreskin - allergy to baby oil? | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: On 5/23, Frickalot posted a question regarding a red rash, asking if it was an allergy to an ... A: Baby oil can sometimes cause rashes, as can almost any other skin lubricant as well. It may be an ... | |
| White Bumps | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: ..I'm guessing it is due to me not taking care of the problem. I was wondering though could I try ... A: Certain skin conditions may occur on the scrotum that may look really abnormal, but may be only ... | |
| Penile Contact Dermatitis | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: Not sure if this question is going to a doctor or no but here is the situation, about 4 weeks ago I ... A: I am not a doctor, however I am a primary care physician assistant; I diagnose and treat numerous ... | |
| I am worried about Hiv | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I had sex before 2 months when i went India for my holidays.I had sex with one of the sex ... A: Raheman, Their is a remote, REMOTE possibility, but HIGHLY UNLIKELY. No one can give you 100% ... | |
| Possible gonorrhea/chlamydia? | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: I am 28 years old, male. Been living in Beijing, China for a few years now. Had gonorrhea about 6 ... A: It seems very UNLIKELY that you have gonorrhea, chlamydia, or mycoplasma. These are all inflammatory ... | |
| Hapetitis B | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I am 21 years old guy.My penis got sucked without condom by a sex worker in china.Is it any ... A: Although it is theoretically possible for you to get hepatitis B from oral sex from ANYONE, it is ... | |
| I am worried about Hapetitis B | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I had sex before 2 months when i went India for my holidays.I had sex with one of the sex ... A: Raheman, If you successfully completed the 3 series vaccine as a child or adult, you are thought to ... | |
| Small bumps on testical sack | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: my name is Jake. I'm 16 years old, and I live in the south. I've notice for a long time( since I hit ... A: Jake, The bumps on your scrotum (the sack) sound very much like scrotal sebaceous cysts or Fordyce ... | |
| I am worried about Hapetitis B | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I had sex before 2 months when i went India for my holidays.I had sex with one of the sex ... A: Raheman, You've asked me a question that can be answered by searching for "hepatitis b" in the ... | |
| ABOUT PAST SEX | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: .. i am a 21 year old bisexual boy...i had fooled arnd wid another guy 2 yrs bak...we didnt hav anal ... A: You have a very, very low risk of getting HIV from these activities. It is always good to know ... | |
| Chlamydia | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: Can Chlamydia lie dormant for 5 to 6 years in a person's body? A: There are several types of chlamydia organisms. The one responsible for genital chlamydia is also ... | |
| Should I be worried? | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: Mark. while at work 3 weeks ago i used the parking garage restroom. While doing my business, i ... A: No, I would not be concerned about HIV or other STD from such an exposure. It was highly unlikely ... | |
| std? | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I had literally about 5 seconds of oral sex several months ago and I am just going to give u my ... A: If you had only 5 seconds of oral sex, it is not likely there was enough contact for you to actually ... | |
| White spots on scrotum | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I normally shave my pubic region and although it always itches afterwards I've never found it too be ... A: Chris, The signs and symptoms you have are strongly suggestive of either Staph or Strep, as ... | |
| White spots on scrotum | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I normally shave my pubic region and although it always itches afterwards I've never found it too be ... A: The bumps appeared shortly after your shaving. I suspect that you have a skin infection caused by ... | |
| Sore / Swelling in the scrotum | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I'm 26 years male, I had been having an inflammation ( like a pimple) in my right scrotal sac for a ... A: Kumar, Unfortunately, I can't really assist you without actually seeing and feeling the bump. That ... | |
| Sore / Swelling in the scrotum | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I'm 26 years male, I had been having an inflammation ( like a pimple) in my right scrotal sac for a ... A: Is the bump you feel sore when you touch it? (I realize you said there is no pain, but it is unclear ... | |
| Bumps in Pubic Region | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: 24 y.o. male in NYC... I used to have unprotected sex with my ex girlfriend about a year ago. I ... A: Lesto, I answered your question earlier, but forgot to address your last question. NO, you need not ... | |
| Bumps in Pubic Region | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I used to have unprotected sex with my ex girlfriend about a year ago. I wasn't never quite sure of ... A: The bumps appear to be molluscum contagiosum, a nuisance self-limited skin virus that produces a ... | |
| Small white spots on glans | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: Mark, I detected small white spots (about the size of needle tip) spread on my glans after ... A: Sorry, you didn't provide enough information for me to even venture a guess! If your partner is ... | |
| Red spot | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old male from the United States and I currently spotted a red spot on the glans of my ... A: Jon, I would try terbenifine antifungal cream (Lamisil) for at least 2 weeks. Sometimes, for odd ... | |
| Red spot | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old male from the United States and I currently spotted a red spot on the glans of my ... A: It might be a skin fungus. Use the antifungal cream, and be more gentle when masturbating-- use an ... | |
| std | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: And a pregnancy test that came back neegative could this std cause me to miss my period? A: No, trichomoniasis cannot cause you to miss your period. Pregnancy can, but you tested negative for ... | |
| RIsk of STDs | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I would like to ask some questions. I always make it a point to use condoms when having sex. Does ... A: Using a barrier such as a condom helps, but does not offer 100% protection against STDs. Remember ... | |
| std, uti and penis cancer | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: Is that STD or UTI cause penis cancer? Regards- alax. A: There is some evidence that human papilloma virus (HPV), which is an STD, may be associated with ... | |
| Staphylococcus aures in semen | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: Sir,I am 27 years old.I started to masturbate fro age 18 almost everyday one or two times.After 2 ... A: Md Asif, Your follow-up question is not about sexually transmitted infections, which is what this ... | |
| bumps on penis head | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I just took a shower and used soap on my uncut penis and 30 seconds later i felt a burning/itching ... A: Soap is rather irritating to sensitive areas of the body, and if your penis was rubbed excessively ... | |
| risk of contracting sti | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: my question is what is the risk of catching an STI from mild lesbian act involving a minute of vulva ... A: Katrina, It is absolutely NOT RECOMMENDED that you take any antibiotics unless you know that you are ... | |
| Staphylococcus aures in semen | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: Sir,I am 27 years old.I started to masturbate fro age 18 almost everyday one or two times.After 2 ... A: Staph aureus is a normal contaminant and does NOT REQUIRE any treatment. Everyone has this germ, and ... | |
| question about HIV | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I browsed through your answers and I see that you answer about HIV transmission risk via non sexual ... A: There is ABSOLUTELY NO RISK to you or your family from such exposure. HIV cannot easily be ... | |
| Slight redness and stinging | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm 35yrs old and from Australia. For the last 4 months of last year i had been suffering from red ... A: Good to hear from you, and know that the Lamisil worked! The darker red patches on the head of your ... | |
| an itchy burning blister on my penis | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: i have a reoccuring itchy burning blister on the shaft of my penis i think it may be from sex like ... A: You need to have a test of the actual blister before it heals, to determine if it is due to herpes, ... | |
| Rash on penis | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 31 year old male from Chicago. About one week ago I had some sexual contact. No intercourse ... A: Yes, I agree there is a rash on the proximal shaft near the base, but there isn't enough specific ... | |
| rash on penis - allergy? | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I got a wart removed recently at a clinic, and I decided (perhaps unwisely) to use polysporin to ... A: Polysporin contains polymyxin and bacitracin; Polysporin triple antibiotic cream has polymyxin, ... | |
| Strange condition | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: Mark I have had a genital rash for six months. It all started with a single sharp shooting pain in ... A: I need to know additional information. Exactly what tests were run and re-run by the two doctors? ... | |
| Anal Bleeding | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I am having anal bleeding, for the past... 3 days? At first it was just a little bit, and then ... A: Justin, I trust your ability to go to the bathroom when needed, and that you are not constipated. I ... | |
| Anal Bleeding | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I am having anal bleeding, for the past... 3 days? At first it was just a little bit, and then ... A: Yes, you should see a doctor. Bright red blood from the rectum is understandably scary, but usually ... | |
| herpes type 1 | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: Can my child get herpies he is 2 years old? And I found out that I have it. I am also pregant 33 ... A: Michelle, Sorry, your history is a bit disconnected to make much sense of it. That is why it is ... | |
| Bumps | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: Hey Mark, I am 20 years old and i had unprotected sex with a girl about 7 months ago. Recently i ... A: The bumps could be due to human papilloma virus, or it could be a chronic skin condition known as ... | |
| Red painful bump | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: Ok so I been having sex with my boyfriend daily;it's pretty rough. I noticed a week ago when I was ... A: What should you do? See your doctor. Proper testing and treatment can quickly identify the problem ... | |
| burning with urination blotchy penis tip | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: Almost 7 weeks ago I had unprotected sex with a woman I know. We participated in every aspect of the ... A: Shawn, A digital prostate exam helps to diagnose a prostate infection, but it isn't 100%. I still ... | |
| burning with urination blotchy penis tip | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: Almost 7 weeks ago I had unprotected sex with a woman I know. We participated in every aspect of the ... A: It is unclear to me that you were tested even with a urine test for either gonorrhea or chlamydia ... | |
| dont know what it is! | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: ..does this mean I have an std or hpv?? Now I'm so paranoid and I looked "down there" with a mirror ... A: Emily, As many as 60-80% of all adults in the US have been exposed to and infected with HPV at some ... | |
| dont know what it is! | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: ..does this mean I have an std or hpv?? Now I'm so paranoid and I looked "down there" with a mirror ... A: Tindamax (tinidazole) is sometimes used to treat trichomoniasis. That would NOT account for the ... | |
| Discomfort | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: im a male,18 years old and i live in canada. 6 months ago i had unprotected sex with a girl who ... A: This shouldn't be "ruining your life," as it is something that need to discuss with a knowledgeable ... | |
| Burning sensation in penis after urinating | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I am Adarsh. Today when i finished urinating i had a burning sensation in my penis but that pain ... A: Burning with urination ("dysuria") is from irritation of the sensory nerves at the tip and end of ... | |
| Rx Interactions: STD (warts/HPV) with Tinea Versicolor Treatments... | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: Just wondering about the following...have recently had a small outbreak of anal warts, and am ... A: Wartec is a home preparation of podophillotoxin, a less strong preparation that some health care ... | |
| Is this an STD or male yeast? | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I have had this for a few months, it sometimes gets dry and the skin over it turns whit and peels ... A: Chlamydia or gonorrhea would not cause this. Neither would eczema, a skin fungus, or psoriasis. The ... | |
| question about hiv | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I had to go to a public toilet, washed my hands first, but of course, I had to open and close the ... A: There is virtually NO RISK from catching dangerous sexually transmitted or other infectious diseases ... | |
| risk of contracting sti | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: my question is what is the risk of catching an STI from mild lesbian act involving a minute of vulva ... A: The risk among two women is very low, but not zero, for transmission of STDs. Trichomoniasis can be ... | |
| Brazilian Waxing and Infections?? | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a quick question that I have been so worried about. Yesterday I went into a medical spa to ... A: Although the wax may be hot enough to be melted, it is hot enough to kill any skin germs or ... | |
| Herpes Transmission | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: About 10 years ago I found out through bloodwork that I had both oral and genital herpes. I was ... A: Yes, indeed, it sounds like you have a generalized anxiety disorder with a very strong obsessive ... | |
| PEP and Herpes | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if there is any link between PEP medications (retrovir, viread, and epivir) and ... A: PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) meds for HIV prevention is totally unrelated to new or recurrent ... | |
| Houston Free STD Clinics... | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: Yes I have a question how to cure the clymedia if I got it ANSWER: Hello Joe, If you had chlamydia ... A: Sorry to hear about this misfortune. It definitely sounds like you have chlamydia or gonorrhea. ... | |
| hello sir | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: Yes I have a question how to cure the clymedia if I got it A: If you had chlamydia infection of the penis, throat, or rectum, the treatment is the same and very ... | |
| gonococcal pharyngitis | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I had a sexual encounter which consisted solely of my performing oral sex on a male partner. And I ... A: It really does sound like you have an acute viral upper respiratory infection, possibly with a touch ... | |
| Help me Sir! Please | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: I am a 22 male. I used to have habits of homosexuality about three years ago. Once I had sex with a ... A: Your past partner's possible use of or addiction to opium, does not necessarily mean they are ... | |
| white spot on penis | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: there is white spot on the penis and a little bit under the foreskin what is the cause of that? A: The image is a bit small and unclear, but it appears that the white spot may be due to the wart ... | |
| bumps on penis | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: 33 male, tampa, fl can you id what these might be? i had a lot of friction to be honest, but this ... A: The bumps look like they may be due to human papilloma virus (HPV), the virus associated with warts. ... | |
| Really urgent | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I am 20 years old guy.myself Faraz.I have my blood check up foe HIV and it was negative.But I ... A: "Something went wrong" with your blood may mean a lab error-- they dropped your specimen or ... | |
| Red spots on penis shaft 3 days after sex | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I'm a homosexual male, 26 years old. I have not been sexually active in a long while and believe ... A: Although I don't think I need to view images of you penis, as your name or other identifiers are not ... | |
| help me too!!! | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: my friend recommended me to you i have these ichy bumps on my clitoris now i have this rash on my ... A: Itchy bumps in the genital area are generally UNRELATED to rashes elsewhere. This site is designed ... | |
| Constant urethral discomfort | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I've been suffering from discomfort while urinating and (often) ejaculating for some time now. I ... A: Urethral discomfort is usually from irritation of the sensory nerves located in that part of your ... | |
| help me understand | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: you answered my question about a possible std on 4-30-11 i have bump on the inside upper lip of my ... A: Lisa, Whoops! Sorry to have lapsed into "medspeak!" If this ever happens in the future, you may ... | |
| WEIRD URETHRA GROWTH Probably HPV | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: i have recently noticed about 2-3 weeks now a lil growth right on the tip of the urethra. 1 day i ... A: The rapidly growing growth from your urethra sounds very much like a wart. Warts may be treated with ... | |
| Small wart? on my penis | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: What is this? Looks like small wart, but is not culiflower and almost perfectly round... I think it ... A: Frickalot, You didn't mention any details of a possible sexually transmitted exposure for such a ... | |
| possible std | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: I have this bump on the inside of the upper lips of my vagina and it itches alot. Sometimes it hurts ... A: The bump you may have may be related to folliculitis (due to MRSA), or a retained sebaceous cyst, a ... | |
| HPV | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I think i may have answered my own question here but thought i'd ask. Recently my girlfriend was ... A: The bumps on your penis definitely look like penile warts. Although not everything that turns white ... | |
| Small wart? on my penis | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: What is this? Looks like small wart, but is not culiflower and almost perfectly round... I think it ... A: The bump on the head of your uncircumcised penile head may very well be due to a wart. You haven't ... | |
| STD Test Reliability | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: Had recent potential exposure to STD via ex-girlfriend (received unprotected oral sex) around ... A: A few things may need to be clarified. You mentioned an "8 panel STD" test, but mentioned only 7 ... | |
| Reliability of a gonorrhea test | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I recently took a naat gonorrhea test which came back negative. My Dr. based on symptoms had ... A: Semen is a complex bodily secretion with variations in it's quality. It may be clear, white, gray, ... | |
| itchy/tingly head of penis | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: My name is Nick, i'm 24, live in Sydney, Australia, and have been with my gf for 10 months now. Over ... A: The symptoms you have really require further exploration by someone who wishes to accurately ... | |
| Balantis | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I am 16 years old and I live in Chicago and my boyfriend and i had unprotected sex. After sex he ... A: Your boyfriend could have balanitis, which is an infection of the skin of the head (glans) and ... | |
| problem with my glans | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: what are theses small bumbs/dots on my glan? is this an STD or something? A: It looks like your glans is exceedingly dry; the foreskin appears retracted and the skin is somewhat ... | |
| Reliability of a gonorrhea test | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I recently took a naat gonorrhea test which came back negative. My Dr. based on symptoms had ... A: Steve, Yes, you may rely upon your result, unless you've been re-exposed and reinfected. Bactrim DS ... | |
| prodome but no outbreak? | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: On a Monday, I had this tingling feeling on my lip during the first day. It then turned into some ... A: Sam, The purpose of this site is to help people with issues associated with sexually transmitted ... | |
| herpes risk | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I would really appreciate your help in evaluating the risk of contracting herpes in this situation I ... A: Sexually transmitted conditions of any kind, including herpes, require transmission of infected ... | |
| Sexually Transmitted Diseases | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: My name is Peter, I'm 17 years old and I live in Hungary. I write to you because I noticed that ... A: Peter, The wart on your thumb is caused by a strain of human papillomavirus (HPV) that prefers the ... | |
| Itchy white discharge | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: ......pleas help did my Girlfriend give me a STD ?????? A: It sounds like you may have a mild yeast infection of the head of your penis. It is NOT thought to ... | |
| Red bump with clear head | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: Hey Mark, I had unprotected sex with a girl about a year and a half ago (was very intoxicated) . ... A: This is "folliculitis," an inflamed hair follicle probably colonized by common skin germs staph or ... | |
| Dots in my penis | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: Im 29 years old from Germany (I'm currently abroad). In 2009 I was diagnosed with "streptococcus ... A: I'm sorry to say that you are mistaken. "Streptococcus agalactiae" is a veterinary germ that infects ... | |
| prodome but no outbreak? | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: On a Monday, I had this tingling feeling on my lip during the first day. It then turned into some ... A: The symptoms you are experiencing are just mild stimulation of the sensory nerves of your lip. The ... | |
| Reliability of a gonorrhea test | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I recently took a naat gonorrhea test which came back negative. My Dr. based on symptoms had ... A: Your gonorrhea test was negative. You were treated with Bactrim/Septra (TMP/SMZ) for presumed ... | |
| Sexually Transmitted Diseases | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: My name is Peter, I'm 17 years old and I live in Hungary. I write to you because I noticed that ... A: Many uncircumcised men (with foreskin that usually covers the head) will have this "drier" ... | |
| Dangerous treatment | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a sexually active 26 year old gay man from the US. The guy I have been seeing has been ... A: If your partner shows symptoms of gonorrhea, and in fact has been tested positive for it, it is ... | |
| MASTURBATE | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: Sir i had not received any reply in my mailbox sir you are requested can you please send me your ... A: Your letter is essentially identical to one received by someone identifying themselves as Pankaj. It ... | |
| Dozens of tiny white spots on penis | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I have been sexually active with my girlfriend for over a year now. Recently, we had frequent (and ... A: Ben, Great! Glad to hear the bumps disappeared. HPV would not have done that. Does it make sense to ... | |
| HIV blood tests. | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: my name is jamie and i'm 22 years old. i recently had some blood work done and when it came back ... A: You need to talk with your doctor about exactly what blood work was drawn. Generally speaking, HIV ... | |
| Possible Herpes/Acne? | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old female from Washington, D.C. About 4 months ago, about 6 days after a new sexual ... A: No, it does NOT sound like herpes. It does sound like a vaginal yeast infection, however. The cracks ... | |
| STD | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I had my Mirena loop removed and two weeks later my husband found out he had Ghonorreah, i then when ... A: Mirena is one of the intrauterine devices used as an effective contraceptive. If your husband was ... | |
| what type of infection exactly do l have | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: so i went to a doctor he ddnt explain much after observing my penis he gave me a cream called ... A: Brilliant, I cannot answer this question, because your doctor may have done the necessary lab work ... | |
| what type of infection exactly do l have | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: so i went to a doctor he ddnt explain much after observing my penis he gave me a cream called ... A: I looked up "XEROSPORT" and was unable to find what type of antifungal it was. My guess is that your ... | |
| Oraquick Advance Oral HIV type 2 | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: My question is I took an oraquick advance hiv Oral test at 5 1/2 months after I had sex. I was ... A: John, Your particular question asks whether a certain brand of test detects HIV-2. It is NOT about ... | |
| Please put my mind at ease... | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: Good day, sir. I am James, 14, from Newcastle, England. I was wondering if you could stop my ... A: You may have pinched the tip of the penis causing a bruise or a "blood blister" much as you would if ... | |
| oraquick adviance oral hiv type 2 | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: My question is I took an oraquick advance hiv Oral test at 5 1/2 months after I had sex. I was ... A: Sorry, I don't quite understand your question. Please re-ask! You had an oral HIV test. All HIV ... | |
| Fungus? | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: On the head of my penis I have red patches that are sometimes covered with dry flaky skin. When I ... A: Jocob, Sometimes, rashes are difficult to identify with still photographs, or treat, even with an ... | |
| Fungus? | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: On the head of my penis I have red patches that are sometimes covered with dry flaky skin. When I ... A: A serpinginous rash (snake like) looks like scabies, however that skin parasite would not last for ... | |
| i have no idea what's wrong with me. | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: i found a pimple like bump on my Labia minora, i think thast what they are called. but i am goin ... A: If you've never had any kind of sex-- intimate skin-to-skin contact with another person-- than you ... | |
| Contact | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: Ok...if you have an std and already taking antibiotics for it and somebody touches your ... A: It is difficult to answer without knowing more details. What antibiotics and for how long? And for ... | |
| I am worried about HIV | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I had sex before 2 months when i went India for my holidays.I had sex with one of the sex ... A: What solution do you seek? It is highly UNLIKELY that you were infected with HIV, especially if your ... | |
| blood on clothes hiv and hep risk | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: Today, we were in the park and a person who I don't know very well got a nose bleed, and took a ... A: There is essentially NO RISK from such an exposure. I say "essentially," because in order to say so ... | |
| HIV EXPOSURE | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: sir my name is samay i am from india in november 2010 i got engaged in a sexual exposure with a male ... A: Samay, Without examining your fingernail, I cannot say what it may be. Sometimes discolorations of ... | |
| Dozens of tiny white spots on penis | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I have been sexually active with my girlfriend for over a year now. Recently, we had frequent (and ... A: These are not from "overuse," but they do look like warts from human papilloma virus (HPV). I ... | |
| Fordcye Spots | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: hey! so i've had fordyce spots for no less than 6 years. i've gotten them looked at and i know they ... A: It sounds like inflammed hair follicles from your description. Rubbing the skin excessively from ... | |
| two small bumps on my penis | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: i have had the two spots on my penis one on the left upper side, and the other on the front right ... A: Can't be certain what you are describing are actually "fordyce spots," but they do seem like they ... | |
| further advice | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I asked a question the other day but have deleted it by mistake so cant 'follow up'. Here is your ... A: Chris, If your partner was examined properly, with a vaginal microscopic wet mount, then trichomonas ... | |
| further advice | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I asked a question the other day but have deleted it by mistake so cant 'follow up'. Here is your ... A: Yes, I think you're a bit paranoid about this. Urine may be more or less concentrated, and even have ... | |
| 2 red bumps inside the outer labia | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I'm only 17 years old and I live in Phoenix, Az. I'm not sexually active. I recently found 2 red ... A: If you are NOT sexually active, than you need not worry about SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED infections. There ... | |
| comment | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: i am 56 years old and read the question a woman wrote you who tested positive for gonorrhea after ... A: All laboratory tests, as well as the conclusions that doctors sometimes make, are subject to error. ... | |
| Bumps on penis and itching | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: How are you Sir My name is Patrick 32 yrs old from Chicago ill I have been tested a few times HIV ... A: Severe itching associated with recent sex can be due to a latex rubber allergy, or an allergy to the ... | |
| hiv | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: sir, i had a protected sex with a sex worker 9 months ago. I did not check my condom after ... A: Shiva, The syphilis test will be positive about a week or so AFTER your "chancre" appears. If you ... | |
| oral sex | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: If a guy has herpes type 2, i give him oral sex and he cums in my mouth. Can i get herpes type 2? A: It depends on whether the guy has an acute outbreak or is actively shedding virus at the time of ... | |
| Oral Herpes | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: First of all Doctor, thank you for your help. have Oral Herpes (HSV-1) and have had so since I was ... A: Herpes simplex type 1 and herpes simplex type 2 are merely skin viruses that infect nerve roots and ... | |
| Help please. Concerned. | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: i would greatly appreciate you advice. Sorry this is a long one. I'll get to the point. I have an ... A: You really need to confer with your doctor about this. It initially sounded like you had chlamydia, ... | |
| Penile Bump | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I've gotten these bumps (1-3) on the shaft of my penis on about five occasions over the past few ... A: What did the other doctors tell you? I wonder if these recurring bumps may be due to mild ... | |
| Epididymitis | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I am 25 from the Uk. I had protected sex with a prostitute approx 6 weeks ago, I did not feel any ... A: John, Apply moist heat to your testicles whenever you have an opportunity, and wear a jock strap or ... | |
| hiv | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: sir, i had a protected sex with a sex worker 9 months ago. I did not check my condom after ... A: You already had NEGATIVE tests for HIV and syphilis, which is good, and indicates you are free from ... | |
| Spreading White Spots on Glans | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I had unprotected sex last year and about a month and a half ago. Both girls had "been around", but ... A: Most skin problems can be easily diagnosed by someone familiar with dermatology. At minimum, a ... | |
| HIV EXPOSURE | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: sir my name is samay i am from india in november 2010 i got engaged in a sexual exposure with a male ... A: Your HIV antibody tests were negative, which means that it is highly UNLIKELY that you are HIV ... | |
| Epididymitis | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I am 25 from the Uk. I had protected sex with a prostitute approx 6 weeks ago, I did not feel any ... A: The dull ache in your testicle may be due to epididymitis (inflammation of a part of the testicle). ... | |
| ovary pain and Acute HIV Infection | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: If someone were exposed to the HIV virus and it wasn't in the sexual nature, no vaginal, no oral, no ... A: Ovarian pain is not associated with HIV infection or other STDs. It is associated with ovarian ... | |
| Bug bite on penis? Or herpes? | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I was last sexually active in January. Unprotected oral sex, protected sex. Just last Wednesday, ... A: It sounds like a localized infection of the skin causing a mild inflammation. Such things can occur ... | |
| HSV2 | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I recently was tested for STD's in an effort to prove I was "clean" to a potential new partner. It ... A: If you have "positive antibodies for HSV2" than you have herpes simplex type 2, or a laboratory ... | |
| Not sure what this is... | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I have never done this before but here it goes. I have always used protection my whole life, always ... A: The bump you have appears to be a mild staph infection of the hair follicle. Moist heat along with a ... | |
| Bumps | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I recently had sex with my girlfriend for the first time two days ago. Of course I was stupid enough ... A: Sometimes it's easier to speculate about what it isn't, rather than what it is! It does not appear ... | |
| hiv | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: someone i know was recently diagnosed with HIV and I went to be supportive to them, I had a herpes ... A: You have absolutely NOTHING to fear from such contact. The germs (either herpes or HIV) must get ... | |
| herpes? | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I got these bumps on the Glans of my penis and on the shaft. The thing is they don't/didn't blister ... A: Ken, Each doctor's office/clinic or hospital may use certain brands or types of tests for certain ... | |
| Red Spots on my penis | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: Mark, I have been sexually active with prostitute and she-males. I never had sex without condom. ... A: It does NOT SOUND LIKE YOU HAVE AN STD. You may have irritable bowel syndrome, constipation ... | |
| i think i got an std but i dont know what it is, can you help? | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: My name is jon, I'm 21 and I'm from schenectady, NY United States. Ok so I was with this girl for ... A: You really need to be immediately examined, and yes, herpes is one of the conditions you could have. ... | |
| herpes? | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I got these bumps on the Glans of my penis and on the shaft. The thing is they don't/didn't blister ... A: The bumps on the glans do NOT appear to be herpes. What is puzzling however, is that the IgM test ... | |
| HSV2 | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently was tested for STD's in an effort to prove I was "clean" to a potential new partner. It ... A: If in doubt about a lab test-- as there can be errors-- have it redone again. Herpes type 2 is a ... | |
| small red dots/spots below bellend on shaft | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: i have had unprotected oral sex a few times and vaginal sex a couple but always protected. i seem to ... A: You are very susceptible to the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), the cause of venereal warts. You are ... | |
| help (II) | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I atended to an infectology doctor and according to him I do not have hpv infection because I took ... A: Aurax, If you do not wish to get divorced, than you must receive counseling either individually, or ... | |
| PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I am 21 years old. I am from Islamabad, Pakistan. I have a problem of drops which come out ... A: I'm sorry, I don't quite understand your questions. Many men will have a normal clear mucousy ... | |
| chlamydia for 3 months | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed last month with chlamydia after my boyfriend was, and i was treated on the spot. I ... A: If you were effectively treated for chlamydia, it is unlikely that you developed the scarring and ... | |
| Glans infection: | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: i am from pakistan. i am facing a problem regarding glans infection.i got white wax like filled ... A: It does not sound like you have an infection of the glans. A whitish, waxy substance that you may ... | |
| red spots in the middle of the penis | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: do i have any std if i have this because i noticed how the spot got bigger today and it only hurts ... A: It is impossible to know whether this symptom suggests your having an STD, without having laboratory ... | |
| Fingering & handjob | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: i recently went for a massage and was unexpectedly offered a handjob with fingering. i'm so worried ... A: You are at very low risk of acquiring anything from such a massage, even if the masseur/masseuse was ... | |
| rash on penis glans | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: About 3 months ago i had unprotected oral sex and brief unprotected sex with a girl i didn't know. ... A: You probably should be seen by a KNOWLEDGEABLE health care provider, so get a second opinion by ... | |
| hpv? | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: Today, I noticed a tiny red bump on the shaft of my penis. I'm afraid this may be a wart. I was ... A: Unfortunately, the photograph is not quite clear enough to see things clearly. The whitish areas may ... | |
| hsv1 hsv2 | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I was told that i have hsv1 and hsv2 2 months ago, its confusing because 4 months prior i was ... A: Yes, it is possible that you can "catch" both viruses at the same time through oral sex, but it is ... | |
| I am terrified | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: This is a receipt for a question you recently asked at allexperts.com, in category Sexually ... A: Let me rephrase your question so you may confirm that I understand your question correctly. Many ... | |
| pure white spots on foreskin | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 white spots on my foreskin which are bumpy, they're not sore, nor are they itchy. I've had ... A: The best way to know for sure, is to have a knowledgeable doctor check it out. Or, a dermatologist ... | |
| High Risk HPV | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: hey Mark, I would like to know your thoughts on this..last march my ex gf had a pap done...she was ... A: The best web site about HPV is: ... | |
| hiv related query | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: j here. hope u remember me. I had told u about the raised red dots on my tongue and penis head. ... A: You must be seen by a doctor that you trust. What you have are NOT related to sexually transmitted ... | |
| Genital Warts and Vinegar | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I notice a couple of bumps on my penis and started to freak out. Two are very very little and one is ... A: HPV (human papillomavirus) is the cause of warts, and the virus is very common. As many as 50-60% of ... | |
| Genital warts | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I live in the UK and am 65 years old. I haven't had a sexual relationship for about 10 years. Over ... A: Your question definitely requires further evaluation by a gynecologic (women's) specialist. Yes, ... | |
| discolored semen | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: For the last few years, I've noticed that my semen has a slight green tint to it. I don't know if ... A: Certain foods (spinach, for example) and vitamins may cause coloration and discoloration changes of ... | |
| puss cells in semen | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I am 33 years old married man I have two baby girls but unfartunately due to numerious puss cells in ... A: Tanveer, Talk with your doctor about which tests are best for you. There are no laboratory tests ... | |
| Any risk? | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: couple of months back had been with an escort. she sort of caressed n massaged me all over my body ... A: Hyper, NOTHING is "black and white," "yes or no," "true or false" in the real world. No answers are ... | |
| masturbating | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: Can you get STDs from masturbating. Which ones? A: "Sexually transmitted diseases" refer to germs (viruses, bacteria, etc.) that are spread primarily ... | |
| dots | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: i had unprotected sex with my girlfriend we have done it many times but this time i got home went ... A: First, I need to paraphrase the singer Tina Turner, when she sang, "What's love got to do with it?" ... | |
| white spots with irritation on penis | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: my age 27yrs from Egypt once I found white spots on glands of my penis and corona it's irritant ... A: I'm sorry, I am unfamiliar with the association of Brucilla and any type of sexually transmitted ... | |
| Possible STD? | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: About 3 years ago I was with someone, and not sure how long after but small red spots showed up all ... A: The painless white scrotal bumps may be harmless sebaceous cysts, which look as you describe and ... | |
| Question | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: Hi I have a question ,this may seem like a bizaar question. In 2006 I had protected sex with a ... A: You and your wife do not have HIV. She does have hypothyroidism and thrush (candidal infection of ... | |
| Fungal, Bacteria? STD? | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: i noticed something on my penis and I am not sure if its some kind of bacteria, fungul or std. This ... A: The relatively acute nature of your rash strongly suggests that you may have a skin fungus. ... | |
| bacteria | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: is it ok to douche when fecal matter is in vagina A: Douching remains somewhat of a controversial activity. Some people, including gynecologists, condemn ... | |
| White spots on penis | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have white spots on my penis that will never go away. it looks like scars and has no color to it ... A: Not seeing what type of white spots you have, I cannot really consider what you might have. ... | |
| Barber Visit | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: about 2 months back i visited a barber for a shave. although he used a new razor (blade) with the ... A: Why are you wondering if you can get infected from a new blade (not used previously), especially if ... | |
| STD or not ? | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: For the last 2.5 - 3 weeks, , I've had serious diahrea, I've been feeling week, occasionally napping ... A: Yes, of course, there may be a connection to diarrhea and feeling weakness, fatigue, etc. to some ... | |
| penile yeast (?) infection | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a persistent yeast infection (candida) according to my doctor. I have visited him three times ... A: The first question is whether you truly have a "yeast" infection of your penis. If the diagnosis is ... | |
| allergy? | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I am Jim, a 22 year old male in Sandpoint, ID. I lost my virginity a few days ago to my girlfriend. ... A: Sorry, when I try to view the photo, it is too blurry to visualize anything abnormal. Try using the ... | |
| dry lips | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I probably have the wrong person but maybe you can help. For the last probably month and a half my ... A: This isn't a problem caused by any type of sexually transmitted disease or infection. It can be just ... | |
| worried about risk | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: Mark, I had a question about HIV risk. I asked to borrow a co-worker's car cigarette ... A: Marcus, People frequently are confused about medical "answers" because they are never presented in ... | |
| injury on the glans | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: The skin of my glans breaks and becomes red whenever I masturbate and even the point at which the ... A: If you have never had sex or intimate skin-to-skin contact (without penis inserted anywhere) with ... | |
| from itchy now dry skin | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: im dave 35 from phils. my story begin here. before every time i masturbate i usually use lotion ... A: Sorry, your e-mail address is NOT included in your note, so I cannot send a copy. I suspect that you ... | |
| worried about risk | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Mark, I had a question about HIV risk. I asked to borrow a co-worker's car cigarette ... A: You have absolutely NO RISK of HIV from such a contact. Infectious mononucleosis maybe, but HIV? NO ... | |
| HIV STD | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I am a non-gay man living with hiv..contracted from unprotected sex with a past girlfriend. My ... A: There are a few assumptions, however, which I will have to address. Unfortunately, a radical ... | |
| Painful Small Bump On My Tongue | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I just started working as a tech in a hospital and well, this is going to be a weird question. I've ... A: Standard precautions, including hand washing and using alcohol based hand gels, wearing gloves and ... | |
| my penis | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I had sex with a girl 7 months ago and about a month ago my penis looks and feels like its broken ... A: John, It's still a bit tough to see exactly what you're talking about. Perhaps it's my computer. In ... | |
| my penis | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I had sex with a girl 7 months ago and about a month ago my penis looks and feels like its broken ... A: The photo actually looks pretty normal looking. This may be due to lighting or contrast. Please be ... | |
| HIV risk | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: a couple of months ago I made a bad decission and had vaginal sex with a thai sexworker. It was ... A: Nils, Sorry if my response was unclear. Yes indeed, the irritated skin that you may or may not have ... | |
| HIV risk | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: a couple of months ago I made a bad decission and had vaginal sex with a thai sexworker. It was ... A: Eczema may be irritated from rubbing of any kind, including when a condom is covering your penis. It ... | |
| urine? | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: can std's spread via urine and feces contact? i ask because urine is supposedly sterile. and ... A: STDs are spread with contact between viable germs (bacteria, viruses, parasites, protozoa, etc.) and ... | |
| how long do stds live outside the body | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I've a pretty strange sounding question that I can't seem to find the answer to on the Internet. I ... A: Germs from one person may adhere to the outside of the condom and then get spread to the next ... | |
| Itchy Glans | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I had several rounds of sex with a very promiscuous partner. She assured me she had ... A: You may have a bit of irritation, perhaps from a skin fungus. The condom may have been irritating, ... | |
| Itchy Bumps: Scabies | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: last year November, i had unprotected sex, we were both clean.but i haven't gotten tested since ... A: It sounds like you have the skin parasite known as scabies. Check out Google.com/images for what ... | |
| For skin | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: Dr, About 4 years ago I went to a Country in Central America and I had sex with a good friend of ... A: Carlos, I don't know what medications are available in drug stores/pharmacies in your country. If ... | |
| Red, Scaly, Bumpy Penis. | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: First of all sir, thank you. I performed Oral sex on my boyfriend (the first time maybe a year ago) ... A: The "rash" you describe may be a normal variation of the skin, known as "lichen nitidus." As he is ... | |
| lump type object in my inner lip vagina | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: tx US... i originally found a small pea sized bump on the left inner lip of my vagina(when touched ... A: Brittany, You may also wish to google.com/images search for "bartholin cyst" or block copy the ... | |
| Maybe not herpes 2...? | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: this last Saturday i went to urgent care because my vaginal area was itching and really ... A: Herpes 1 and 2 are two distinct viruses, with very similar clinical outcomes. A person may be ... | |
| Maybe not herpes 2...? | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: this last Saturday i went to urgent care because my vaginal area was itching and really ... A: The vaginal sores can be easily tested for herpes with great certainty, which should settle your ... | |
| watery fluid from penis | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: why do I notice sometimes watery fluid from penis ? A: When some men are turned on for awhile, and do not culminate their sexual arousal with sex and ... | |
| HIV transmission and tweezers | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I know I'm probably being extremely paranoid. My 7-year-old son had a very loose tooth that he ... A: There is essentially no risk to your son from using these tweezers. There is much greater risk of an ... | |
| lump type object in my inner lip vagina | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: tx US... i originally found a small pea sized bump on the left inner lip of my vagina(when touched ... A: You probably should be seen by a gynecologist, who may be able to better diagnose you. It does NOT ... | |
| STD or No | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I noticed I have small bumps around the head of my penis they have been the same for a few months ... A: Those tiny small bumps you see may be a normal variation in the skin such as "pearly penile papule," ... | |
| Urea mycoplasma | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible to contract Urea mycoplasma via oral sex, for either sex, if one or both parties are ... A: Two different, but related germs-- Ureaplasma urealyticum & Mycoplasma genitalium, can cause ... | |
| help | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: , please,I am very scared. I have a women that is baby sitting my son( 2 years old ), and today she ... A: It is truly unfortunate that so many questions I receive from Iran demonstrate a horrible fear of ... | |
| Possible STD or Infection? | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I am a 22-year-old female. I had sex with a new guy for the first time 10 days ago (I've only had ... A: It sounds like it might be due to a vaginal yeast infection, possibly with HPV (warts). Herpes ... | |
| STD | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Mark, I just want to ask if touching one's penis head to other's penis head can cause any kind of ... A: Pradeep, It is theoretically possible, but UNLIKELY. If one penis had herpes, it could conceivably ... | |
| Scrotal rash and penile bruise | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I have what appears to be a bruising color on the underside of the shaft of my penis. I also had ... A: The bruising may in fact be a bruise from tight clothing, "rough" sex, scratching unconsciously at ... | |
| Rapid HIV testing accuracy | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I am a 29 year old female living in Racine Wisconsin. I have been having unprotected sex with a ... A: HIV testing is thought to be pretty accurate, for the time period of 3 months prior to the actual ... | |
| Kissing/Brushing teeth | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I know this is a question that I have read the answer to a million times but I somehow think my ... A: Your situation is not that different than lots of other guys. I'm sure you now now, that in the ... | |
| Friction rash? | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: The other night my boyfriend were lying in bed after intercourse, and he told me he had friction ... A: Sex up to 3 times a day for 4 months??!! Yes, a friction rash is definitely a strong possibility! ... | |
| Help | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: My wife is suposed to be hov infected but i took a test and I am negative. what can I think of my ... A: Aurax, Thanks for the clarification! HPV is human papillomavirus infection, and is a common ... | |
| Help | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: My wife is suposed to be hov infected but i took a test and I am negative. what can I think of my ... A: There is no such virus as "HOV". There is HIV, HPV, HSV, HBV, HAV, etc. I suspect that she was ... | |
| boyfriend tested postive for chlamydia | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: my boyfriend (25) just called me to tell me he had a routine health checkup and they found he was ... A: If you were not sexually active with anyone before your boyfriend, then he gave you chlamydia after ... | |
| Bleeding during sex | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: So I am not really sure why or how but twice now there has been blood on either the condom or my ... A: You must wait for the results of lab tests. A woman's cervix may be "friable" (bleeds easily) due to ... | |
| Very small bumps on penis head | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: My name is Trygve and I'm 16 years old and i come from Norway. Just this morning i discovered some ... A: It looks like you have a skin irritation, possibly from too vigorous sexual activity that wore away ... | |
| Gonorrhea... | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I'm 18 and sexually active. I have a boyfriend of 10 months. Since i started university in September ... A: Vaginal discharge must be accurately diagnosed to rule out gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, and ... | |
| Dry spot on the penis | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I've had a dry spot on the top of my penis for a while. I'm a 48-year-old man, and I only have sex ... A: The area shown may be a healing sore, or evidence of human papilloma virus, a skin fungus, or ... | |
| Private Area | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: Hey within the last couple weeks my penis has felt tender or in some cases just irritated or maybe a ... A: Sometimes, the skin may become irritated from excessive rubbing, tight fitting clothing, athletic ... | |
| The HPV test | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old female in the U.S. I recently went for my yearly pap and hpv test. My doctor ... A: Marie, It's not the wart that's contageous. It's the human papillomavirus (HPV) that may be ... | |
| Am I at any Risk? | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: i know im being naive, but considering its been well over 4 months now, do u think i could still b ... A: I can't control your paranoia, fear or anxiety. I've already tried to reassure you, but you must ... | |
| The HPV test | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old female in the U.S. I recently went for my yearly pap and hpv test. My doctor ... A: You very well may have spread flat warts to your genital area through shaving. You should trust the ... | |
| Tiny red dots like rash on penis | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have recently developed little red dots like a rash almost, its not itchy or anything it seems to ... A: My guess is that you have a foreskin that covers the head (glans) of your penis. The redness is a ... | |
| HIV transmission by fingering | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I am a 62 year old guy who stupidly met up with an unknown younger guy (30's) online 10 months ago. ... A: Your meeting up with another guy online was not stupid at all. It is part of human nature to feel ... | |
| help | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: My wife, 41 years old, here in Caracas, went to the ginecologist for a papanicolau test, and the ... A: I am sorry but do not understand the terminology you wrote, " x x xI do no not what sugestive of ... | |
| hiv related query | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: hey mark,, j here again. my duo test report has come negative on 3rd week. is dat conclusive ... A: J, I'm still not convinced that you have thrush, even in spite of all of your unnecessary ... | |
| Am I at any risk | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: The reason I got hyper was cuz I noticed tiny prickly marks around the base of my penis which was ... A: Paranoid, A VDRL (RPR) for syphilis may take as long as 100 days after infection to become reactive ... | |
| penis help full explain | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: ok i had unprotected sex for the first time,and didnt take a bath like two days after(i know right ... A: It does not sound like you have a sexually transmitted disease. I realize that standards of ... | |
| symptoms of hiv | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: im still worried because of my symptoms even though u have replied to my questions. but i want to ... A: J, I'm not sure why you are so worried. Why don't you trust the accuracy of the HIV tests? We KNOW ... | |
| hiv related query | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: hey mark,, j here again. my duo test report has come negative on 3rd week. is dat conclusive ... A: J, I think the doctors you're seeing are feeding into your worry and anxiety. That's why you need to ... | |
| Syphilis | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: In our country Pakistan penciline is available with name Benzilien Penciline 10 lac I.U. And my ... A: Your physician shouldn't be asking you what you would like. He or she should be prescribing you the ... | |
| Reply | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: The device that i got was a touch screen phone. I started having the symptoms afterwards. I have ... A: Anthony, Your touch screen phone is totally unrelated to any of the symptoms you have had. Monistat ... | |
| symptoms are not going away....STD or Something else? | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: once again I am here with few questions. Let me summarized whatever we had discussed ... A: Pradeep, Regarding the tests the urologist wanted to order, I have no clue why so many were ordered! ... | |
| Syphilis | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: i've been infected by syphilis. and its on early latent stage what kind of medicine i have to use. A: If you have been diagnosed with early latent syphilis of less than one year, then the only approved ... | |
| Am I an any risk | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: about 4 months back i visited a massage parlour and almost at the end the massuese gave me a hand ... A: Can you explain to me why you think you may be at risk for STDs from merely getting a hand job? ... | |
| Question about HSV1 | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: How often is HSV1 tranferred via kissing? I kissed a girl about two weeks ago when travelling ... A: I don't think that anyone can answer such a hypothetical question. The fact that within 24 hours of ... | |
| Sex | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I am 17 and I have recently been masturbating a lot lately and I was wondering is it a bad idea to ... A: Your masturbation is a separate activity from having oral or anal sex. Totally different activities. ... | |
| What could it be?? | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: A year ago i have bought a used gadget device from a colleague at work. A few days after i got the ... A: You didn't mention what type of "used gadget device" you acquired from a colleague at work! Was it ... | |
| HPV question | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I know I have had HPV for a while and have contracted genital warts. I go to my doctor and he ... A: Joe, Having sex with your partner before you're fully healed, may indeed, retard your own healing. ... | |
| Chlamydia | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: My name is Stephen.I am 17. Me and my girlfriend have been together for a year now. I have only ... A: Burning at the tip of the penis is known as "dysuria," and can be due to a sexually transmitted ... | |
| STD? | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I am a 40 yr old heterosexual male in Houston. I had some discomfort (twitching some itching) in my ... A: Peter, Metronidazole 2g is for the trichomoniasis; Azithromycin 1g is for the chlamydia. They may be ... | |
| HPV question | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I know I have had HPV for a while and have contracted genital warts. I go to my doctor and he ... A: The warts may be coming back because your doctor is not freezing them deeply enough. Freezing can be ... | |
| can I still have hiv | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I had sex and about a week after I got sick with all the hiv symptoms like sore throat, muscle ... A: After having sex, you got all the symptoms of an acute viral syndrome and several other conditions. ... | |
| Could this be herpes or what could it be? | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I am 25 year old male looking for some guidance. In July of this year, I had 3 sexual episodes with ... A: It does NOT sound like herpes to me. It sounds like inflammed hair follicles, oil (sebaceous) ... | |
| STD? | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I am a 40 yr old heterosexual male in Houston. I had some discomfort (twitching some itching) in my ... A: Peter, Unfortunately, there is no test for "everything". There are multiple tests to rule out lots ... | |
| Red itchy spots and bumps on penis head/gland | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 35yr old male and single. For the past 4 months now i've been suffering with multiple areas of ... A: One thing is certain, and that is you don't have an STD!! This is good. You didn't mention having ... | |
| penile discharge | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I gave my boyfriend oral sex but he did not ejaculate. He woke up the next morning asking me if i ... A: Your Essure takes some time to provide effective contraception, and having vaginal sex before that ... | |
| STD? | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I am a 40 yr old heterosexual male in Houston. I had some discomfort (twitching some itching) in my ... A: Medicine is as much of an art as it is a science. So it has been said! Yes, misdiagnosis is always ... | |
| Vaginal pain | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I occasionally get twinges of pain inside my vagina, my boyfriend also complains that he has ... A: Twinges of pain inside the vagina is known as "vaginismus," and may be due to infection from yeast, ... | |
| about itching on penis head | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: i have itching problem on my penis head,its not sever also not coming frequently..please suggest me ... A: In order to determine the cause of the itching, an accurate diagnosis must be made. This usually ... | |
| Bumps on Head of penis | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I am uncircumcised and I have bumps on the head of my penis. My penis seems to tingle every time I ... A: The one major thing you should do is visit a knowledgeable health care provider (like a doctor) who ... | |
| possible STD through oral sex | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: Mark, Could you please tell me what are the possible STDs one (Straight or gay) can get through oral ... A: Oral sex can transmit the following STDs, if one partner is infection: gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, ... | |
| STD | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I am 29 year old male gay. 3 weeks back I had had unprotected anal and oral sex. After some days I ... A: Pradeep, If your partner was infected in the anal canal only, and you had anal sex with him, then ... | |
| Bumps | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I've asked a question from you before about the perineum..well this is about some bumps on my inner ... A: Alison, The questions you have should be directed to your primary care provider who can examine ... | |
| white spot on penis | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: in this pic i marked white spots which are in level of skin, they don't itch, hurt, get bigger or ... A: Lots of pigmentary variation in the skin, especially of the penis, may be thought of as normal. The ... | |
| dry semen mixed with water, hiv risk? | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I am female, I gave man a handjob, I washed my hands but I think I transferred some semen from my ... A: No, you should not worry about HIV transmission in this way. There is very little risk of HIV from ... | |
| STD | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I am 29 year old male gay. 3 weeks back I had had unprotected anal and oral sex. After some days I ... A: Pradeep, Every doctor's office or hospital based lab may have a different manufacturer of laboratory ... | |
| symptoms of hiv | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: im still worried because of my symptoms even though u have replied to my questions. but i want to ... A: J, I addressed the cum/pre-cum question in your last post. What do you mean by "constant low fever"? ... | |
| STD | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I am 29 year old male gay. 3 weeks back I had had unprotected anal and oral sex. After some days I ... A: Pradeep, You didn't mention whether your doctor ran a urine test for gonorrhea or chlamydia. It ... | |
| red spots | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: i am sorry to trouble you again but my doc is also confused why my meds r not working. not only the ... A: J, I obviously don't have a complete picture of your entire health. I do not know how old you are, ... | |
| HIV Related Query & Skin Rash | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: i am 25 yr old male from india. last nite i went 2 a bar got drunk and gave blowjob to a guy. he was ... A: J, I'm not sure what I can do to help! It is HIGHLY UNLIKELY that it is related to HIV. Stop ... | |
| Cloudy pre-cum like liquid. | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: about 2 and a half months ago i had sex with a girl i met at a party and we used protection. I later ... A: It is necessary to conduct lab test on your urine (or the cloudy pre-cum-like liquid" from your ... | |
| Bumps on Penile Shaft | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm 19 and I have had unprotected sex before. Randomly one day I looked carefully at my penis and I ... A: Without seeing these "bumps" it is difficult to say what they are. What they could be include: 1) ... | |
| HIV infection | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I had a homosexual session two weeks back, two weeks after i got a fever for three days. ... A: Your MSM (man having sex with another man) session MAY have caused transmission of a sexually ... | |
| genital rash | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I recently had protected sex and after 3 days i notices a rash on my penis sulcus. It was itchy once ... A: Your rash sounds somewhat like herpes. Effective treatments are available, but am not sure what is ... | |
| Herpes | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: My penis has been itching all day while I was at work and when I finally got home and hopped into ... A: A funny, itchy, numb-sort-of-feeling with a blistery rash on a red base all clustered together is in ... | |
| The color of my perineum | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm 16...I noticed that the color of my perineum is dark? And it has what it looks like, a mole, and ... A: It is very common for some areas of skin to be pigmented differently than the surrounding areas. The ... | |
| STI'S | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Please help..my girlfriend went to the doctor who told her she might have sti...i just need to know ... A: If your partner "might have STI," this means that they may have a sexually transmitted infection. ... | |
| Am I infected? | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: a warm wishes from Malaysia. Just to check with you about the symptoms that am having right now with ... A: Itchiness can be due to lots of things, skin fungi being one of the causes. The few small red bumps ... | |
| is this considered casual contact? | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: if a men ejaculates and without washing his hands transfer the semen on various things in the house, ... A: Lidija, There is little risk in you or your child from catching anything in this manner. If the ... | |
| HIV Related Query & Skin Rash | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: i am 25 yr old male from india. last nite i went 2 a bar got drunk and gave blowjob to a guy. he was ... A: J, This suggests that you may have a skin infection due to yeast (candida or tinea are two varieties ... | |
| hiv related query | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: i am 25 yr old male from india. last nite i went 2 a bar got drunk and gave blowjob to a guy. he was ... A: J, Burning ("dysuria") and itching at the tip and openning, especially if it is accompanied by a ... | |
| hiv related query | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: i am 25 yr old male from india. last nite i went 2 a bar got drunk and gave blowjob to a guy. he was ... A: It is highly UNLIKELY that you got HIV from giving (or getting) a blowjob from anyone. It is also ... | |
| is this considered casual contact? | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: if a men ejaculates and without washing his hands transfer the semen on various things in the house, ... A: Drying is a very good way of preventing transmission of STDs. Although drying for a half hour or ... | |
| red spots on penis | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: I have had these tiny red spots on my penis. They don't hurt at all or anything. They are quite ... A: Without seeing the actual area, I can only guess. You didn't tell me if you are circumcised or not ... | |
| HIV Transmission | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I recently engaged in oral sex with an HIV positive individual and came into close contact with ... A: If the HIV positive person is reliably taking medications, and has "no virus detectable" on their ... | |
| Weird question | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost a year now and haven't had sex yet, but of course ... A: EFFECTIVE communication is essential. "Cleanliness" has NOTHING to do with STDs. I presume you mean ... | |
| spots on penis head | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I have had these spots for about 2 years. They don't itch or burn. I have no urge to scratch them. ... A: Your photograph appears to have evidence of a chronic intermittent skin condition known as "lichen ... | |
| Red bumps | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: Behar, I have not had sex in awhile but remember about a month ago shaving I cut myself ... A: The razor rash you developed was from skin germs infecting the irritated hair follicles after the ... | |
| Orgasm / Pain / Low libido | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: Hope you can help. For the past year (now 50) I have noticed that I have an above average LOW ... A: Although men tend to have less frequent sex and perhaps less intense orgasms as we age, your semen ... | |
| STD-- Bacterial Vaginosis Germs in Men | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a 42 on man. I was with my wife for 9 years and had no type of problems. After we divorced I ... A: The fishy odor that was detected was indeed probably due to "bacterial vaginosis," a condition of ... | |
| hsv | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I do not understand why it came back positive but the range was negative can u please help me ... A: The range of "within normal limits" usually refers to numbers that mean that antibody is not present ... | |
| Inch long raised area under skin on penis | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I have about an inch long raised area underneath the skin on the top side of my penis. It does not ... A: The inch long firm raised area underneith the skin on the dorsum (top) of the penis, may very much ... | |
| Possible STD? | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: 35 YOA, I have had prostatitis several times and currently have/am having prostatitis symptoms. ... A: Steve, The redness at the tip ("meatitis") may be due to an inflamation-- from rubbing, or a germ. ... | |
| Possible STD? | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: 35 YOA, I have had prostatitis several times and currently have/am having prostatitis symptoms. ... A: This is NOT herpes, and symptoms would not improve with an antifungal if it really was herpes. I ... | |
| bump on lip | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: Then this morning I noticed a bump on my lower lip and it deoesn't hurt either but I'm wondering if ... A: Since you have acne, my first guess from what you're saying you may have, is just folliculitis of ... | |
| Bump in glans | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I’m 29 years old and three days ago I noticed a red bump in my glans, it’s painless and does not ... A: Unfortunately, I can't quite determine what you have based on only the photograph. It looks like a ... | |
| I'm having Syphilis | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: .. I'm living in Dubai, UAE if ever heard of it.. 21 years old a single girl wishing for no more ... A: Yes, I have heard of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, not far from Oman, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. A ... | |
| risk from getting fingered? | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I was recently fingered for the first time (at my request) and besides a little tenderness I don't ... A: Fingered, I presume, of your anal area? Unless the other person's finger nail was really sharp and ... | |
| herpes? | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: But the other day I saw an add on tv about getting tested for stds and it's really got me paranoid ... A: Burning with urination are frequently associated with urinary tract infections (cystitis), but can ... | |
| red bumps | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I have been getting a rash like set of bumps on my penis head.they are tiny and itchy.I havebeenmale ... A: A dermatologist may be able to better diagnose what you have since this sounds like a skin problem, ... | |
| could it be an std? | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: Mark, I am a 29 year old male from lawton in the U.S. Back in late june, I received oral sex from a ... A: Without an exam, it is difficult to know exactly what you might have. Your recurring penile head ... | |
| Herpes Testing...Is It Necessary? | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I are trying for our second baby. I never thought about it for the first one but ... A: You should discuss all your concerns with your OB doctor or midwife. "Faithfulness" in marriage is ... | |
| Oral to genital herpes | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I am Kelly, 17 years old. I'm from New York. I was diagnosed with herpes three days ago. They still ... A: If the germ (in this case herpes simplex type 1 or 2) is present, it can be spread through any type ... | |
| Spot like lesion on penis | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: up until about 3 weeks ago I kept on getting this like itchy white build up on the head of my penis ... A: Quadriderm is a product not available in the US, however it is comprised of several different ... | |
| Red Dot on Penis | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I havent had sex with a girl in 2 months. It doesn't discomfort me at all. if i try to pop it, ... A: No, the red bump does not look like a sexually transmitted disease, however it could be a "blood ... | |
| STD's, oral sex and shaving. | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: During my marriage almost 30years ago I noticed my wife had a yellow foul smelling discharge that I ... A: A yellow smelling foul vaginal discharge may be due to certain anaerobic germs (causing the syndrome ... | |
| I do not know what is going on :( | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I am 18 years old and live in Lake Charles, LA in the US. I have had a small area on the tip of my ... A: You mentioned you were "tested" but what test(s) were actually done? Yellow penile discharge usually ... | |
| bumps on vagina | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: several years ago i slept with someone (unprotected) that genital warts? on him, sometime after ... A: Your description sounds very much like genital warts,also known as condyloma, which are caused by ... | |
| Recieved oral sex with cut on penis. Please help. | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: A few days ago I stupidly recieved unprotected oral sex from a prostitute in south east asia of ... A: It is highly UNLIKELY, that even if your sex partner was HIV infected, with bleeding gums, that you ... | |
| sexul question | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: If you have sex and get a cut while doing it what will happen? A: Any injury can result in an infection, especially if the germs that can cause such an infection, are ... | |
| Blood tests and possibility of infection | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I have one question, might be silly for you, but I am a bit scared and maybe you can give me an ... A: Kasia, In my opinion, you are obsessing about something that is VERY unlikely to happen-- ... | |
| i just found out | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I just found out that I have chlamydia I'm only 17 and I'm pregnant. I got treated now I'm waiting ... A: Chlamydia can only be spread to your baby during delivery through an infected cervix and birth ... | |
| cut on penis, white discharge..? | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: i have been monogamous with the same person for over two months, and yesterday i scraped the tip of ... A: Could that whitish discharge be prostatic secretions? Do you have any associated symtoms, like ... | |
| Early detection of HIV infection | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I am hoping you can answer this question for me. I am considering taking an HIV DNA PCR test to ... A: The preliminary tests are the ELISA immunoassay; if positive, than the confirmatory test is the ... | |
| Blood tests and possibility of infection | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I have one question, might be silly for you, but I am a bit scared and maybe you can give me an ... A: The risk of infection does seem somewhat low, but without witnessing these activities, it may pose ... | |
| HIV TEST | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE SEX WITH WOMAN IDONT KNOW HER AND DONT KNOW IF SHE HAVE HIV OR NO I HAD SEX WITH HER ALL SEX ... A: Whenever some asks whether there is "ANY PERSON IN THE WORLD..." there is NO way to answer this ... | |
| Hoping I Did Not Get Exposed to HIV After Massage | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I had a massage and it turned sexual. The masseuse and I masturbated each other for a while. We ... A: The nasal drainage and sore throat are totally unrelated to HIV or other STDs, but may be due to an ... | |
| HIV TEST | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE SEX WITH WOMAN IDONT KNOW HER AND DONT KNOW IF SHE HAVE HIV OR NO I HAD SEX WITH HER ALL SEX ... A: I'm sorry that I am unable to understand your question due to our language barrier. I will try to ... | |
| Anal HPV from Non-Sexual Contact | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I have high risk hpv & dysplasia in cervix. I would like to know if the virus can be transfered from ... A: Lea, HPV can be transferred from the genital area to the anal area by itself, through fingers ... | |
| HPV, CIN 2, and Conization as a Management | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: DOES A CONE PROCEDURE REMOVE CIN 2 CELLS COMPLETELY? WILL THE ABNORMAL CELLS COME BACK EVENTUALLY? ... A: Unfortunately, there are no good answers for your excellent questions. It is an excellent ... | |
| HPV | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I'M FEMALE,41. I HAVE HIGH RISK HPV WITH MILD DYSPLASIA & I'M HAVING FOLLOW UP PAP SMEARS TO AVOID ... A: If you don't have anal sex, and have never had anal warts, then you probably do not need to worry. ... | |
| Large red spot on my foreskin | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: i'm 15 years old and from Manchester in the UK. Around a week ago I found a large red spot on the ... A: If you have not had any sexual activity with anyone else, then you need not be concerned about ... | |
| HIV through wet clothes | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I was at the bar that is in the wellness center, and i set on the chair, and my butt and my genital ... A: There is no risk to you from potentially infectious vaginal or genital secretions soaking through ... | |
| what might I have? | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I am 50 years old, living overseas in Dubai, UAE and recently had unprotected sex. I believe it was ... A: The penile discharge and testicular aching may be due to chlamydia or prostatitis. A urine test can ... | |
| Different Ways to Catch Chlamydia (Not Sexually) | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: My name is Trish and I have been through a world wind over the past month and a half. A month and a ... A: Lab errors and other medical errors are only evaluated in terms of their potential outcomes. If no ... | |
| Different Ways to Catch Chlamydia (Not Sexually) | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: My name is Trish and I have been through a world wind over the past month and a half. A month and a ... A: Sorry to hear about your situation. Your first question is difficult to answer completely, because ... | |
| Frequent UTIs | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I am a 48-year old woman from southern California in a monogamous relationship with a man for nearly ... A: Frequent urinary tract infections require evaluation to rule out upper kidney infection, kidney ... | |
| I think i have a disease, but im not sure. | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Okay, i was in the bathroom taking a shower when i saw a bump on my vagina. i thought oh...that's ... A: A more thorough history and physical exam may be needed to come up with an accurate diagnosis. ... | |
| Was my oraquick advance accurate please answer | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: "Thank you for viewing my question. I recently took an oral Oraquick advance 1/2 hiv test at 3 ... A: Yes, this is an accurate test, and the swab process is effective. The idea is to collect saliva and ... | |
| Bump | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a question. I recently had sex for the first time with my girlfriend who is also a virgin. ... A: You probably have a pimple, a skin infection along the tract of a hair follicle,which got irritated ... | |
| HSV 2 | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I JUST RECENTLY WAS DIAGNOSED WITH HSV 2...MY CULTURE WAS POSITIVE. MY IGG AB BLOOD TEST WAS ... A: Lizbeth, IgM is short term (acute phase of infection) antibody, so that it's levels rapidly drop to ... | |
| HSV 2 | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I JUST RECENTLY WAS DIAGNOSED WITH HSV 2...MY CULTURE WAS POSITIVE. MY IGG AB BLOOD TEST WAS ... A: Sorry to hear about your diagnosis with herpes type 2. Unfortunately, it is not possible to exactly ... | |
| Syphilis concerns | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I've been very worried about syphilis for a long time and need advice: I had a series of ... A: Concerned, You are correct, that many bacterial and viral infections generally go away without ... | |
| Some concerns about some red bumps appearing after sex. | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently started having unprotected sex with this girl who is about 6 years older than me (I'm ... A: I see a small reddish area, and to your right, what appears to be a rather blurry whitish area. You ... | |
| hepatitis | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Can you please explain why it states in medical literature that you can not get hepatitis b and c ... A: You cannot typically get hepatitis B or C from food since they are blood borne viruses, not ... | |
| White spots on the head of my penis | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I am 23 from the UK. I was tested 5months ago and I was given a clean bill of health. However I ... A: What is your question about these white spots? They seem to be very much more common among ... | |
| should i be concerned | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I know this prob sounds crazy but it seems that these crazy things happen to me... ok here goes, the ... A: There is absolutely little or no risk to you or your baby or pregnancy from such an exposure. Keep ... | |
| white bumps | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: my name is Steven and I'm 17 years old. I'm from the town of Brookhaven, NY. I haven't had any ... A: The bumps you have appear to be sebaceous (oil) glands that may be getting plugged up, somewhat like ... | |
| concern | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I'm Nadine, I'm 18 years old, and I currently live in New Brunswick, NJ. About a year ago I ... A: Dry, scaly, patches on your arm and thighs are in NO WAY related to cold sores or herpes. Could be ... | |
| HSV | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Hey Mark, I recently got tested for just about anything and everything under the sun because I was ... A: There is an alphabet soup of viruses that sound alike. Pap smears are designed to screen for ... | |
| Blindness from Untreated Syphilis, Herpes, Gonorrhea | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: blindness or are there other stds out there that can also cause blindness? A: Untreated gonococcal infection of the eye may lead to blindness secondary to the consequences of ... | |
| mysterious situation with me | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: good to see helping others in clearing their doubts. I am rupin philip aged 26 from India. I had sex ... A: Rupin, There are no good tests to detect HPV, other than a tissue biopsy, which is a somewhat ... | |
| mysterious situation with me | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: good to see helping others in clearing their doubts. I am rupin philip aged 26 from India. I had sex ... A: The symptoms you describe along with the photograph strongly suggest your having a skin fungus, ... | |
| NO Help Needed! | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm only 13 and i watch and look at pornography and now i really want to have sex. i don't know ... A: There are a lot of things that we all need to wait for, because it is not yet time. Birthdays, ... | |
| Balantis | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I am at wits end. I have been told by several doctors I have balantisand they would give me creams. ... A: If you have been diagnosed with balanitis, this is a condition of inflammation of the foreskin, ... | |
| genital herpes | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: Dr i have been suffering from genital herpes from febuary 2009.Blisters used to occur on the shaft ... A: Sameer, I'm sorry, but the photo that you have sent is too blurry to see important details. I see ... | |
| genital herpes | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: Dr i have been suffering from genital herpes from febuary 2009.Blisters used to occur on the shaft ... A: Sameer, I'm sorry, but our language barrier may prevent me from answering your question to your ... | |
| genital herpes | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: Dr i have been suffering from genital herpes from febuary 2009.Blisters used to occur on the shaft ... A: If you have NEVER had sex with another person, including someone placing their mouth on your penis, ... | |
| Testing | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: ) How soon after a possible exposure to any STI (I'm pretty sure it's 6 months for HIV) can ... A: There are numerous STDs,all with their own special "incubation periods" for when a test may actually ... | |
| Syphilis concerns | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I've been very worried about syphilis for a long time and need advice: I had a series of ... A: You ABSOLUTELY do not have syphilis. To satisfy your own concerns, you may get a followup RPR or ... | |
| STD risk from massage? | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: Recently I have been visiting lot of massage parlours. (apart from these visits, i am not very ... A: If you have no signs or symptoms, than no testing need be done. A urine test for gonorrhea and ... | |
| STD risk from massage? | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: Recently I have been visiting lot of massage parlours. (apart from these visits, i am not very ... A: You may be at relatively low risk for HPV or herpes from such an activity, but it is LOW. You could ... | |
| Genital Rash | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: its been about 3 days now. I noticed a little patch of smoothe skin which irritated a little. I put ... A: The cream you are using is a decent topical hydrocortisne cream. However if you have herpes or ... | |
| bumps | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend has genital bumps. He wants me to have sex but shouldn't he be checked out first! HELP A: The bumps on your boyfriend may be normal skin variations that look like warts, or they indeed could ... | |
| Genital herpes. | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I was just diagnosed with genital herpes and I am currently taking acyclovir. I'm on my second day ... A: You mentioned genital herpes, but herpes type 1 or herpes type 2 can occur in several places-- the ... | |
| what are these bumps | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: i was in they hospital i august for a cyst on one of my semenial line and now i got these bumps ... A: Sorry,but your photo is rather unclear when opened up. The three bumps are very blurry, but could be ... | |
| Sexually Transmitted Dz | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I like how you phrase your information stating no way to tell if totally free of infectious ... A: The purpose of this particular AllExperts site is to address concerns about sexually transmitted ... | |
| I think it's a rash. | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently about 3 days ago developed what i thought was a rash. It turns out that i have like ... A: Without an examination, it is very difficult to identify what you may have. However 3 things come to ... | |
| bleeding gums in pregnancy related to hiv risk | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: As I said in subject, I am pregnant and my gums bleed a lot. Now, I want to know is there any risk ... A: Lydia, It is very difficult to get HIV without direct oral contact with infectious secretions. It is ... | |
| bleeding gums in pregnancy related to hiv risk | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: As I said in subject, I am pregnant and my gums bleed a lot. Now, I want to know is there any risk ... A: Pregnancy may induce hormonal changes that may cause gingival hyperplasia (gum overgrowth), HOWEVER, ... | |
| Glans Penis Skin not getting back and forth | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I am married and have child. My age is 28. Since some weeks skin on glans penis is not getting back ... A: You have a condition known as phimosis, which is a swelling and tightening of the foreskin so that ... | |
| Herpes infection while clothed | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I have HSV-2 in a strange place, in the small of my back -- an inch or so above my buttocks area. I ... A: Herpes can only be transmitted through contact with the virus through a crack or scrape in the ... | |
| HIV/Hepatitis from blood-tainted saliva | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: how are you? I am a 16-year old male student. Last week, a group of us friends were having our ... A: Upper respiratory or blood borne germs when deposited on a surface, and then ingested by an ... | |
| Small pimples on penis. | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: this is surya and 30yrs old from india.recently i observed 3-4 small dotted pimples just above my ... A: I cannot say what they are without viewing them. Many skin conditions may cause such tiny papules ... | |
| dots in the penis | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: had this dots for few months and worried about it... A: The dots you see are probably associated with a benign skin condition known as "lichen nitidus" and ... | |
| pain? | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: i recently started hurting in my vaginal/anal area. this usually occurs the week after my period. it ... A: You may have a urinary tract infection, or a vaginal yeast infection. If you are constipated, than ... | |
| Bv | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: A mouth ago I went to the gyno And was Told I had Bv. I took 3 rounds of antibiotics and the 1 ... A: In the absence of any evidence for infection, you may have a condition known as "lichen planus" or ... | |
| hpv | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: Mark, I cant find any info on how long it takes for a high risk hpv to cause oral pre-cancerous ... A: I am unaware of any epidemiologic information about HOW LONG for high risk HPV to cause oral ... | |
| Throat burning. | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: female and we were danceing very sexualey and I started to kiss her tits I did not kiss her nipples ... A: I do not know why your throat started to burn after your drinking water and kissing someone's ... | |
| Bv | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: A mouth ago I went to the gyno And was Told I had Bv. I took 3 rounds of antibiotics and the 1 ... A: It sounds like you no longer have yeast or bacterial vaginosis. You may reacquired these conditions, ... | |
| Genital Warts | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I first got genital warts about 5 years ago. At first they were so tiny I hardly noticed them, and ... A: Warticon is not available in the US, but contains the active ingredient, podophyllin ... | |
| STD | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: ok i have got a few spots on my penis there like red lumps that are very itchy most of the time from ... A: There are several problems that might cause such a rash. Most prominantly may be scabies, a skin ... | |
| Unprotected Sex, uncircumcised, Red dots and White stuff!! PANIC mode!! | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I had unprotected sex couple of weeks ago, on several times. Around 1 day after the "last time", I ... A: Jerry, Sometimes, guys will have tight foreskins. Sometimes during the vigors of sex, the skin will ... | |
| Unprotected Sex, uncircumcised, Red dots and White stuff!! PANIC mode!! | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I had unprotected sex couple of weeks ago, on several times. Around 1 day after the "last time", I ... A: It sounds like you may have a bit of a yeast infection that is affecting the foreskin and underside ... | |
| Herpes | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: she was recently cultured for the possibility of herpes. The dr took a biopsy of it and sent it ... A: Your partner was cultured for the POSSIBILITY of herpes. Any type of sore has herpes as part of the ... | |
| Trichomonas Vaginalis | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: My wife recently had a smear test which showed that she has Trichomonas Vaginalis, her previous ... A: It is not possible to have had trichomonas for 3 years and not have any signs or symptoms noted. Men ... | |
| my penis | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I've been a little worried about my penis. On the foreskin there is tiny ball behind the head. the ... A: It might be helpful to know how to identify certain things on the penis. If you are standing, naked ... | |
| red bump on penis | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: i have a single red slightly raised, painless, nonitchy, non- blister bump on the head of my penis. ... A: It looks like an innocent skin irritation that should go away in a few weeks. You may wish to apply ... | |
| syphilis-like symptoms | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I have had a strange systemic illness for the past year and I have yet to determine what it is. It ... A: Sometimes a string of symptoms may be related, but often times, they reflect totally separate things ... | |
| bumps cont | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: Have taken the bactrin for a week now. About two days worth left. The bumps and swelling have all ... A: Ronald, Itching is a very real symptom, and reflects irritation of the sensory nerves, perhaps from ... | |
| Red Graze on Penis | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you're the right person to ask about this? About 3 weeks ago I noticed what looks ... A: Not sure what you mean by a "graze"-- perhaps an abrasion, scratch or scrape? In any event, every ... | |
| This doesnt make any sense.. | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: How is a coldsore/fever blister considered an STD if its not sexually transmitted?? A: A cold sore, also known as a fever blister, is caused by the sexually transmitted virus known as ... | |
| Recurring Candidal Balanitis | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: Here is my story, I was in a physical relationship with my gf from Jan 2010 to July 1st week 2010. ... A: First, we must presume that the diagnosis of "candidal balanitis" is absolutely correct. Not ... | |
| Some concerns about some red bumps appearing after sex. | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I recently started having unprotected sex with this girl who is about 6 years older than me (I'm ... A: Eric, Fortunately, most common skin conditions resolve by themselves without any interventions. ... | |
| Some concerns about some red bumps appearing after sex. | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently started having unprotected sex with this girl who is about 6 years older than me (I'm ... A: A photograph is sometimes worth a thousand words, but it still is no replacement for "actually being ... | |
| variety of things | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: i a 28 years old and about a year and a half ago after having unprotected sex i had a discharge from ... A: There seems to be some missing information. Penile discharge may be normal (like semen, pre-seminal ... | |
| bumps cont | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: Have taken the bactrin for a week now. About two days worth left. The bumps and swelling have all ... A: Bactrim DS is frequently used for a skin infection caused by MRSA (community acquired methicillin ... | |
| teen sexual health problem not STD/STD | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: i am 16, ive been masturbating for about 3/4 years, i always use to get rock hard erections, i use ... A: Human sexual response is quite varied, but is somewhat predictable, especially for guys. First, the ... | |
| trichomoniasis | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: last year while i was 8 months pregnant it began to burn while i peed and my couch was very itchy so ... A: Unfortunately, men cannot be easily tested for trichomonas, and men rarely if ever have noticeable ... | |
| I don't know if its warts or just a rash! | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm Liam and 17 years old and live in the UK. I am not sure what is on my penis, its located at the ... A: I presume you have a foreskin on your penis (i.e., uncircumcized), therefore you have a moist ... | |
| virginal irritation | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Well...few years ago i had a sort of allergy in my vaginal hole any way it was too itchy that i ... A: Redrose, Sometimes, information presented in one language may not translate as intended in another ... | |
| Is this an STD? | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: i am about to be 15 years old and i have been in puberty for about a year, and for the last couple ... A: You didn't mention if you are sexually active yet. It is possible for these pimples can occur under ... | |
| virginal irritation | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Well...few years ago i had a sort of allergy in my vaginal hole any way it was too itchy that i ... A: Allergies may show up as irritations in certain areas of the skin, such as the vaginal openning ... | |
| Period blood on glans of penis | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have done something very stupid, I had unprotected sex with a girl I met in a bar while awaynin ... A: Why would you think that you may have "caught" HIV from having sex with a woman who may have been on ... | |
| HPV - FROM CLOTHING | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: i have been reading things on catching or spreading veneral warts from other then skin to skin ... A: William, The term "STD" is really misleading. Two people having sex without any infectious germ ... | |
| bumps | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: Recently had sex with a new partner (Sat.). Used a condom. The next day felt some tenderness at the ... A: Ronald, The shot in the rear probably won't do too much, but you need to take the Bactrim twice ... | |
| HPV - FROM CLOTHING | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: i have been reading things on catching or spreading veneral warts from other then skin to skin ... A: Theoretically, HPV can be spread from contact with inanimate objects, such as clothing, or ledges of ... | |
| STD | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: Mark for your help. Now things are getting much better when i read your email. Sorry to say this ... A: Assad, What are the 6 reports of-- which tests? If you think it is important, you may write the test ... | |
| White Spots/Patches | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: Occassionally I'm getting white patches on my penis, they appear to look like maybe a burn or snail ... A: Andrew, I enlarged the photo, and still had trouble seeing the white spots that you speak of. ... | |
| Risk of STDs from a cut on the skin... | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: Jose 18 Hey I recently got a a cut under the head of my penis and it bleed am i in the risk of ... A: If you cut your penis, then you are at risk for a blood or viral STD if you resume sex before the ... | |
| STD | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I am 29 yrs old, living in Dubai united Arab emirates Once back i had an unprotected sex with a ... A: I'm sorry to her about these ongoing, confusing problems. As I do not have a copy of your labs, I ... | |
| bumps | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: Recently had sex with a new partner (Sat.). Used a condom. The next day felt some tenderness at the ... A: Ronald, Your herpes test may take as long as one or two weeks to get the results, since if it was a ... | |
| White Spots/Patches | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: Occassionally I'm getting white patches on my penis, they appear to look like maybe a burn or snail ... A: A photo is always worth a thousand words! My guess is that you have a foreskin (uncircumcised), and ... | |
| scared | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I may have asked you a similar question months ago. If I did i apologize. At the beginning of jan I ... A: You should be worried that you continue to worry and obsess about something that was essentially ... | |
| bumps | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Recently had sex with a new partner (Sat.). Used a condom. The next day felt some tenderness at the ... A: Have you ever had herpes of the penis before? It seems unusual that an outbreak of herpes would ... | |
| trouble urinating | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE HAD TROUBLE URINATING, WHEN I PRESS THE AREA OF THE BLADDER, IT FEELS FULL. I HAVE A ... A: Sarah, You need to talk with your doctor. I am unable to assess your problem remotely. Acute ... | |
| Under the head of the Penis | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I have this very very small i mean small not a lot just a little bumps under neath the head of my ... A: Those bumps you mention sound like a normal skin variation known as "pearly penile papules" which ... | |
| HIV Anxiety | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I saw where you answered a question yesterday (for Daniel) and I have a similar question regarding a ... A: Why you decided to have oral sex is really quite irrelevant to the fact that some infectious germs, ... | |
| HIV | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: This may seem like a strange, or perhaps dumb question, but the anxiety as of late has been too much ... A: No sincere and thoughtful question is dumb or strange. Yes, it is possible to be HIV infection and ... | |
| trouble urinating | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE HAD TROUBLE URINATING, WHEN I PRESS THE AREA OF THE BLADDER, IT FEELS FULL. I HAVE A ... A: It does NOT sound like you have a sexually transmitted infection. It sounds like you do have a ... | |
| HIV risk from sex worker | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I would like to mention that i really appreciate the work that you are doing here, and would be very ... A: The woman who massaged you definitely was at great risk for acquiring STDs, and "injections" are not ... | |
| HIV/AIDS question... | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: If a person with AIDS has unprotected sex and infects someone, does that person get HIV or AIDS? Is ... A: AIDS is a condition of the immune system caused by the virus known as HIV (human immunodeficiency ... | |
| chronic balanitis | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: First of all I would like to thank you for the very informative and helpful content on your website. ... A: Thomas, Effective treatment of the cause of the balanitis should resolve all problems associated ... | |
| chronic balanitis | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: First of all I would like to thank you for the very informative and helpful content on your website. ... A: Canestan is a brand name for the antifungal known also as clotrimazole, which is one of the older ... | |
| Ingrown hair? | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I had unprotected sex with a girl I didn't know very well and about 2 weeks later I noticed a big ... A: Stop shaving your hair with a straight-edged razor! Use a battery-operated or electric buzz clipper ... | |
| Post Harpies Care | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: This is Vikas a 27 year old male from Mumbai, India. I have recently met someone(Male)& really like ... A: You mentioned that your partner had been recently treated for herpes, and had sores around his lips, ... | |
| HPV | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I am 19 and live in Washington state in the usa and my boyfriend and I want to take our relationship ... A: HPV does not "burn itself out," but a person's own immune system can protect a person from past ... | |
| HIV in bath | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I am sorry if I am graphic but to try and answer my question I think I should be honest and just say ... A: The more "graphic," the better in terms of how I can better understand your concerns. In order for ... | |
| trichomonas | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: can you contact tichamosis any other way than sex A: Trichomoniasis is caused by a sexually transmitted protozoa known as trichomonas vaginale. The ... | |
| re: sleep-walking (mythology of anal rape) | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: It has certainly put my mind at ease, and also to make better sense of what might have happened to ... A: There may be some medical and psychiatric conditions that allow you to sleep walk and eat or drink ... | |
| HPV warts? Skin tags? | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: This is going to be kind of long, so I apologize in advance! Back in February, I noticed what I ... A: It is unusual that the gynecologist would say one thing (warts) and the dermatologist would say ... | |
| HIV rash UNCOMMON, NONSPECIFIC in Earliest Stages... | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me what an ars rash looks like? I only had social contact with HIV+ person, shaking ... A: Minnie, Shingles may be totally without severe pain. It may only have a mild symptom. Recall that ... | |
| HIV rash UNCOMMON, NONSPECIFIC in Earliest Stages... | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me what an ars rash looks like? I only had social contact with HIV+ person, shaking ... A: Rashes, by definition, are very, very NONSPECIFIC. Rashes may be caused by lots of things, including ... | |
| Sleep-Walking (Mythology of Anal "Rape") | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: how are you doing? I need some words of comfort and assurance. I live alone on the 2nd floor of a ... A: As far as I know, there is absolutely NO evidence of a person having anal intercourse during sleep ... | |
| firery red colour on the skin of my dick | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I am with my girlfriend, we have very regularly sex. last week upon penetration of her vagina I feel ... A: The Cifloxin is an antibiotic. It is being used to treat, or perhaps to prevent, an infection. It ... | |
| herpes or other STD risk from massage parlor | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: i visited massage parlors many times. the girl and i were only wearing our underwear. she did a ... A: Gr8guy, There are 8 different herpesviruses, with herpes simplex types 1 & 2 (HSV 1 & 2) being those ... | |
| bladder issues & uncomfortable testicles-- Prostatitis? | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I have visited an STD clinic following a drunken yet protected encounter with a sex worker,the test ... A: It sounds like you may have a prostate infection, rather than a traditional STD that is treated with ... | |
| Red bumps on head of penis | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: im 28, sexually active, and I find that after frequent masturbation or rougher sex, that i get small ... A: You did not mention if you were circumcised or not. A foreskin keeps the head moist with ... | |
| scared | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I was in mexico for vacation and had sex with a mexican girl on the beach. During the intercourse ... A: Since the condom broke, you were exposed to potentially infectious germs from the vagina and cervix ... | |
| herpes or other STD risk from massage parlor | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: i visited massage parlors many times. the girl and i were only wearing our underwear. she did a ... A: You are at no risk for STDs, except perhaps skin parasites like crabs or scabies from direct and ... | |
| Syphilis | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: And I ask a question to this lady because I read it on the internet and I ask her Syphilis if left ... A: Elijah, There are indeed lots of infections that may be spread through sexual activity. ... | |
| is this syphilis or hiv? | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: i'm 31 yr old.last 3 months,after 3 wks of unprotectd sex,i started havin achy limbs,chest and back ... A: Achiness, chest and back pain, fatigue, arm rash are all very vague symptoms & signs that can be due ... | |
| HPV infection | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently started a new relationship and we had sex a few times. Both of us had only been with 1 ... A: There are lots of resources out there about HPV, but unfortunately, they are complicated and ... | |
| risk fingering | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I had sex using condom, so I am not worried about that, but after my partner had removed condom he ... A: Two to three hours after having sex your partner fingered you and you're now worried that dried ... | |
| Worried about Blood/Cuts transmitted during handjob | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I received a handjob after a full body oil massage. Usually I may have abrasions/small cuts like ... A: Ady, I don't think anyone can give you specific advice about risk. All we can say is that your ... | |
| Worried about Blood/Cuts transmitted during handjob | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I received a handjob after a full body oil massage. Usually I may have abrasions/small cuts like ... A: HIV tests are very, very accurate (valid and reliable), although the brand and manufacturer may vary ... | |
| STD? | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: On Monday I had unprotected oral sex with a girl I did not know. It was quick and to the point, but ... A: It sounds like you may have a skin fungal infection similar to athlete's foot or jock itch, but on ... | |
| Worrying about STD | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: My name is Vick and I am a 20 year old boy. I am currently living in Florida. I was a virgin until ... A: Germs entering into the skin or mucous membrane of the genital skin is how STDs get spread. STD ... | |
| Risk from second hand breast pump | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a second hand electric medela breast pump. I assumed without looking into it ... A: I cannot comment on the specifics regarding the second hand breast pump, however, it is very ... | |
| HIV risk | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I have sent you a question earlier, but I had some problem with my computer so I am not sure if my ... A: There is absolutely NO RISK from such an exposure. There is nothing to worry about. If you or your ... | |
| Flipped out is back! | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: If you remember, I am the one who stepped on a pin/needle in bridal shop. Well, I have a couple more ... A: Robin, Sore throats may develop from sinus drainage, allergies, exposure to upper respiratory ... | |
| Herpes/Varicella Zoster (shingles) is NOTan STD | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: few month before my girlfriend got infected by shingles (zoster herpes)and got cured in 1 month.but ... A: If your girlfriend indeed had herpes zoster (shingles, varicella zoster), then this is only a ... | |
| Flipped out!! | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: Mark, I have a situation that I am concerned about. About 8 weeks ago, I was getting fitted for a ... A: You have absolutely NOTHING to fear about stepping on a pin, even if had fresh HIV blood on it. Even ... | |
| Spit in Coke (HIV and HCV Concern) | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: This is a true story of a rational person caught in a predicament. Your insights on this would be ... A: The story you received from the bartender sounds suspicious to me! If bartender was "trusted," and ... | |
| Dry Irritated Skin now Rash on Penis | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: 30 year old black male in the US Have a rash and it’s freaking me out. It’s been 3 months since ... A: Eric, Skin fungi may cause rashes even without itching. I would try one of the above mentioned skin ... | |
| Dry Irritated Skin now Rash on Penis | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: 30 year old black male in the US Have a rash and it’s freaking me out. It’s been 3 months since ... A: Some of the questions that would be helpful to know: Are you using any particular lotion for ... | |
| HPV | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I know this may sound like a silly question but my best friend was just diagnosed with hpv. I have ... A: HPV is a skin virus. There are over 100 strains, some of which are attracted to the genital ... | |
| re: a worrying situation (need advice) | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: 1. Yup, I was properly vaccinated as per the travel guidelines. Thank you also for the link. I am ... A: Steve, If you have never been HIV tested, it may be a good idea to establish the so-called ... | |
| a worrying situation (need advice) | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Greetings! Hope you are well. About 3 weeks back, I was doing some data collection in Tanzania, and ... A: Hopefully before going to Tanzania, you were properly vaccinated and malaria prophylaxed according ... | |
| not Fungus...maybe bactery | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I know is difficult You remember me. I wrote you in past, believing I had fungus in my penis, the ... A: I still believe you have a skin fungus, but the only way to know for sure is to seek out a ... | |
| worried again | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Your answers have made me feel so much better in the past, but I need your help once again. I was at ... A: Why are you so uptight about this??? This really seems like an irrational fear to me, and it would ... | |
| Chlamydia | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I am 15 years old and I live in Lake Mary, Fl to start with. Me and my boyfriend have been together ... A: Mariah, Most antibiotics for urinary tract infections are NOT DESIGNED TO TREAT chlamydia. Chlamydia ... | |
| Chlamydia | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I am 15 years old and I live in Lake Mary, Fl to start with. Me and my boyfriend have been together ... A: Mariah, He not have "slept with" anyone. He may have just had sex with them, without "sleeping with ... | |
| Chlamydia | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I am 15 years old and I live in Lake Mary, Fl to start with. Me and my boyfriend have been together ... A: You are correct, that it is HIGHLY UNLIKELY that your boyfriend had chlamydia for so long without ... | |
| STD / Prostatitis / Other Infection | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old male living in Perth, WA, Australia I have been having problems with my penis ... A: Stressed, There is no reason to stress yourself about such things. Let me try to address each of ... | |
| Vaginal discharge | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I am Aliza from Karachi,Pakistan. I am 22 years old and I have had this white clumpy (cottage cheese ... A: A white clumpy vaginal discharge is frequently due to a yeast infection. It is NOT related to sexual ... | |
| chlamydia | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I was tested posotive for chlymedia i have always checked with my doctor on a yearly basis, my ... A: What is you question? If you tested positive for chlamydia, and your previous tests are negative and ... | |
| Spots on Thigh | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I have developed these itchy spots on the upper part of my thigh just below the scrotum. They start ... A: The itchy areas sound very much like a skin fungus known as ringworm (tinea cruris, jock itch). Use ... | |
| semen and hiv | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: Am I at risk for HIV if I was handling the check that my roommate gave it to me after he had ... A: Do you really need an expert to tell you what you can deduce yourself? Don't you think that if HIV ... | |
| help | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: A woman gave me oral sex without a condom for four minutes. I had vaginal sex with a condom for ... A: Doxcycline and ciprofloxacin (Cipro) are designed for infections which you clearly did not have, as ... | |
| blisters on lower back | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: First of all, thank you so much for the quality of the responses I've read--the comprehensive and ... A: Recurrent blisters on the lower back are an unusual presentation for herpes (either type 1 or type ... | |
| Genital Herpes: Lots of Q & As | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I was just told I have genital herpes & have a LOT of questions: 1) Is there a way 2 know how gave ... A: 1) Yes, your partner could have first acquired and infected with herpes while overseas in the ... | |
| Genital Herpes | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I was just told I have genital herpes & have a LOT of questions: 1) Is there a way 2 know how gave ... A: If you are afraid of discussing certain things with your partner, then that is not a good start off ... | |
| sore on vulva area | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: There is an area about the size of my fingertip on the left side of my vulva that started out as ... A: Clotrimazole is an older, weak antifungal cream ("-azoles"). Better ones are terconazole (Terazol), ... | |
| Genital Herpes: Life Insurance Question | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I was just told I have genital herpes & have a LOT of questions: 1) Is there a way 2 know how gave ... A: Debbie, You may need to ask a health insurance expert in your state for what the laws are specific ... | |
| HIV Transmission Risk | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I hope you are well. You helped me a couple of months back with my query, and it helped give me a ... A: You have NO RISK of HIV infection from drinking from an unclean glass, regardless of what was in it. ... | |
| Genital Herpes | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I was just told I have genital herpes & have a LOT of questions: 1) Is there a way 2 know how gave ... A: Sorry to hear about your situation. Here are the answers to your questions: 1) Is there a way 2 ... | |
| hiv risk | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: I was poke in the eye by accident, not just like rubbed, but actually poked in the eye with finger ... A: You have no risk of HIV from such a situation. You may have scratched your cornea, a painful ... | |
| red on penis head | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: Sorry to bother youi I have this red mark on my penis. Is it something that I should worry about. I ... A: You didn't mention whether this mark was accompanied by itching or other irritative symptoms (like ... | |
| Scared of Herpes | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I had sex with a woman over the weekend. She looked clean and I wore a condom; however I am still a ... A: Bobby, I cannot comment about whether you are "good" or not, only that it is UNLIKELY that you been ... | |
| STD--PAin | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: My name is Hope and i am 18 years old. i had sex for the first time about a month ago.since then i ... A: Lower abdominal pain following unprotected sexual activity may be due to anything from a serious ... | |
| Scared of Herpes | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I had sex with a woman over the weekend. She looked clean and I wore a condom; however I am still a ... A: The main reason for your worry should be the false assumption that "She looked clean...." Most ... | |
| help | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: please, i am worried about yesterday incident. i was in the public toilet and lost balance so when i ... A: There is a very, very low risk of anything other than a localized skin infection from your own germs ... | |
| Syphilis | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: And I ask a question to this lady because I read it on the internet and I ask her Syphilis if left ... A: Elijah, It is HIGHLY UNLIKELY for you to have contracted syphilis from your girlfriend at age 16-- ... | |
| stupid, but i must ask | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: as i sad in the title, it is stupid, but it crossed my mind. is it possible to get infected with HIV ... A: No, it is NOT possible for you catch HIV from spash-back off of pavement in the street, regardless ... | |
| Pimple on penis. | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I have been very worried and tensed about a pimple that has grown on my penis. I have had protected ... A: The fact that you had "protected" sex (with condoms, I presume), definitely reduces but does not ... | |
| Red spots on Penis head but RPR is negative. | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a Blow-Job then followed by unprotected sex with "Gal 1" & following morning when ... A: Are you uncircumcised (with a foreskin)? The red spots you may have are just a thinning of the top ... | |
| hiv risk | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: yesterday, in my own bathroom i used the towel and water to wipe the toilet seat that got smeared ... A: You have absolutely no risk of hiv from such an exposure. Viruses and bacteria are everywhere, but ... | |
| herpes concern for child | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: but then said he was ok and procedded to stay with me, we did not have sex but we did kiss alot so ... A: His concern about herpes affecting his child is irrational. There is a high liklihood that if his ... | |
| Protected oral sex | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Last night, I had a massage in China and the lady gave be a happy (later regretful) ending. She ... A: Yes, there is always concern about getting herpes from oral, vaginal, or anal sex. If the virus is ... | |
| Protected oral sex | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Last night, I had a massage in China and the lady gave be a happy (later regretful) ending. She ... A: Kevin, You are at no risk for gonorrhea or chlamydia, since you had a condom on when you were erect. ... | |
| Protected oral sex | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Last night, I had a massage in China and the lady gave be a happy (later regretful) ending. She ... A: It is highly unlikely that you have put yourself at risk for anything. You were wearing a condom, ... | |
| Lichen Nitidus | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a sexually active male in his 20's and over the past year where I've been in a relationship, ... A: It does sound like lichen nitidus, which is a chronic, intermittent skin condition, that neither ... | |
| using tampons | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me is it safe to swim in the sea while having my period and using tampons? Can you ... A: Yes, it is safe to swim in the sea while on your period and using tampons, with regards to HIV and ... | |
| Chlamydia | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with chlamydia. I am pregnant with my third child and I have only had one ... A: My suggestion is for BOTH of you to talk with your primary care provider together. That doctor ... | |
| Oral sex and STDs | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: Hope you are good.I am Abhishek a 25 year old guy from India.I've often heard that Oral sex can ... A: If both partners are free from all STDs, than it is impossible to get an STD if no germs are present ... | |
| Inflammation of penis shaft | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: 42 year old male in USA On the past Saturday night I had unprotected sex with a woman I have seen ... A: You're right, that most STDs do have a bit of an incubation period of at least a few days. ... | |
| rape victim - question about when it's safe to have intercourse again | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I was drugged and raped (non violently, to the best of my knowledge...I have no recollection of the ... A: Yes, the emergency department should have offered it to you. They may contact this clinical ... | |
| rape victim - question about when it's safe to have intercourse again | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I was drugged and raped (non violently, to the best of my knowledge...I have no recollection of the ... A: Deborah, Your primary care provider SHOULD be able to address your concerns. -HIV (not HIB, which ... | |
| rape victim - question about when it's safe to have intercourse again | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I was drugged and raped (non violently, to the best of my knowledge...I have no recollection of the ... A: I am so sorry to hear about your having been subjected to such horrible abuse. As you probably ... | |
| HSVI | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I went to my Dr 4 months ago with a sore spot on my penis where the head and shaft meet. It did not ... A: The positive blood antibody test for HSV 1 does not seem to be related to the sore spot that you ... | |
| STI test - pus cells | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I had swabs taken for STIs and non-STIs yesterday and was told that I do not have thrush or any pus ... A: "Pus" cells are another name for white blood cells. When in the urine, there is a higher likelihood ... | |
| worried mum | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I was cleaning my house, i was wearing rubber gloves. Didn't use any special disinfection, just ... A: Lydia, Yes, I agree, I think the extent of your worries do require professional help by a thoughtful ... | |
| should i dump him? | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I met this guy, really nice, sweet and handsome. Dressed well, in graduate school, has a good job ... A: Your question is not about STDs, but more about relationships. Although I know that six years can ... | |
| worried mum | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I was cleaning my house, i was wearing rubber gloves. Didn't use any special disinfection, just ... A: There is absolutely NO RISK OF HIV infection from what you were doing. HIV is not viable after it is ... | |
| blood on hand | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: do i need to worry? today some of the workers were in front of my building to cut some old branches ... A: You have essentially NO risk for such an exposure. Imagine!! If blood borne pathogens were so easy ... | |
| Please help | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Im a 22 y/o male. I currently live in VA. I have a irritating pain in the tip of my penis. Not the ... A: Pain is usually a symptom of some nerve irritation or stimulation, not necessarily due to an ... | |
| Balanitis caused by STD? | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I have had balanitis for more than a year now. My symptoms are redness on both glans and foreskin. ... A: Gee, I'm sorry to hear that you having such a problem with your foreskin and this recurrent ... | |
| about HIV | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: .im 22 year old boy..i dont know i hav HIV r not...before 18 days a ago.i had a sex wid my ... A: Can you tell me what type of sex you had with your friend? Hand to hand (masturbation) or body ... | |
| My girlfriend | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: northern ireland. Me and my girlfriend have been having protected sex now for about 4 months but ... A: Sorry to hear that your girlfriend is too embarrased to go to the doctors. There are women health ... | |
| HIV? | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I had unprotected vaginal sex in a one night stand on a thursday night 5-13-10. The following ... A: It highly unlikely that the symptoms you are experiencing are due to HIV. Had you been infected, ... | |
| Syphilis and RPR and FTA | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: Some more information. I didn't have any of the diseases or conditions you mention to the best of ... A: Mark, The blood work surely demonstrates that something is amiss, and a lab error may be the reason! ... | |
| syphilis RPR and FTA-ABS | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I had a blood test about a year ago and RPR came back Reactive 1:16 but Anitbody came back negetive ... A: I need to know whether you ever in your life had syphilis, or any other immunosupressive (HIV, ... | |
| question | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I have cut my finger, it bled a little but did not need any stitches, i did not even put a bandaid. ... A: The purpose of the body's ability to clot after a cut or scrape is amazingly protective against ... | |
| Spots on end of penis | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm a fairly sexually active person, and on Tuesday (this week) i was seeing this girl and we ended ... A: It looks like a skin infection caused by a skin fungus, such as yeast. Red spots are areas on the ... | |
| Long term effects of Ureaplasma Urealyticum | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: What are the Long Term Effects of Ureaplasma Urealyticum(UU)? Can your body control UU and fight ... A: Simon, I'm not quite sure I understand your question about Ureaplasma "...able to subside by ... | |
| Red Bump On Penis | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Ok, so im kinda worried, ive got 2 problems. The first is a red kinda-like bump on the bottom of my ... A: If you never had vaginal or anal sex with anyone, it may be reassuring to know that oral sex by ... | |
| Long term effects of Ureaplasma Urealyticum | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: What are the Long Term Effects of Ureaplasma Urealyticum(UU)? Can your body control UU and fight ... A: Ureaplasma is one of those germs looking for a disease, I suspect. It has been associated with ... | |
| std diseases | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: A: It sounds like you may have two separate problems. 1) The yellowish, fishy smelling vaginal ... | |
| Warts on fingers/lesbian sex | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: Ive had an ongoing problem with warts on my fingers since I was 16, and Im now 22. I am a lesbian ... A: I'm sure you know that your sexual orientation has NOTHING to do with transmission or acquisition of ... | |
| HPV | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: How long can HPV lie dormat......can it be contracted 27 years ago and just now show up? A: HPV is a nuisance skin virus that only occasionally may cause warts, or even less frequently, ... | |
| Large white papules/bumps | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: About a year ago I started noticing these somewhat large bumps begin to form on each of my ... A: The large whitish bumps you have on your scrotum are enlarged sebaceous glands that have become ... | |
| STD trasmitted method | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: Sir, i am 23, come from malaysia, may i know kissing through mouth, kiss the partner body including ... A: Kissing is much more apt to transmit infectious mononucleosis, an infection caused by the Epstein ... | |
| slight itchiness at tip of penis | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a VERY slight itchy/tingly feeling at the tip of my penis. It is not red or swollen, and ... A: Itchiness and tingling are just some of the perceptions of the sensory nerves present on the skin of ... | |
| Warts? | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 23 year old male and I had protected sex with a female 2 months ago. About a week later I ... A: It is easier to say what it is NOT then to say exactly what it is. You do not have warts. These may ... | |
| genital warts | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I am 25, and live in PA. I dated someone for 3 years. Throughout the time we dated, I did not know ... A: Since your ex is in the military, we must presume that part of his admission screening were for ... | |
| Vaginal Odor | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about a problem I keep having. I have a very strong, clear and fishy smelling ... A: It does indeed sound like you have bacterial vaginosis (BV), which is best treated with one of the ... | |
| Lumps on Penis Shaft | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I recently had unprotected sex a few days ago and i woke up this morning with two large lumps on the ... A: Adam, Red usually means "inflammation" from dilated blood vessels, which may also cause the itching. ... | |
| sore throat | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: My name is koby, i am 20, i live in michigan. I went to docs with bad sore throat. They did tests ... A: Bad sore throats are usually from viruses (such as coxsackie virus), or canker sores (local ... | |
| could this be staphlococus | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: having been having this serious problem for about eight years now and the symptoms are basically in ... A: There is no panel or group of experts working together, we just address questions addressed to each ... | |
| Lumps on Penis Shaft | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I recently had unprotected sex a few days ago and i woke up this morning with two large lumps on the ... A: Sometimes a photograph is worth a thousand words. In the absence of a digital camera, we must use ... | |
| early HIV symtoms | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I had a possible exposure just under 2 weeks ago. After about 5 days to the current day I have been ... A: You didn't mention exactly what type of "possible exposure" you may have had several weeks ago. ... | |
| worried again | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: Mark! I need your professional opinion once again. Don't know if you remember, I am one worried mum, ... A: Lydia, If your husband "bathed" his actively bleeding hemorroid in HIV (or other blood borne STDs) ... | |
| worried again | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Mark! I need your professional opinion once again. Don't know if you remember, I am one worried mum, ... A: Lydia, The risk is not to baby, as much to others using the hot tub after baby's stool germs may get ... | |
| worried again | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Mark! I need your professional opinion once again. Don't know if you remember, I am one worried mum, ... A: There is absolutely no risk of HIV from this type of scratch in your hot tub, especially if it was ... | |
| Chronic balanitis | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: Hey Mark, First I would just like to tell you how awesome I think it is that you are here helping ... A: Colin, Hopefully, you have seen dermatologists to try to figure out what is causing this annoying ... | |
| red rash on penis | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently moved to South Korea 6 months ago and have since developed a non itchy red rash on the ... A: A rash is not just a reddening of the skin, but also includes some degree of irritation, such as ... | |
| irritated penis all the time | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I am 19 years old guy from UK and my penis is irritated all the time. I havent had sex in ages and i ... A: The red spots you notice may be due to a skin infection caused by a fungus such as yeast (candida). ... | |
| white discharge | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: the past two morning when i wake up and urinate i have had a white discharge there was no burning no ... A: Joseph, If your prostate has no prostate fluid, or if there is nothing stimulating the gland, then ... | |
| HPV Diagnosed | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Mark, I was recently (yesterday! Woo?) diagnosed with HPV due to warts, but am quite disturbed by ... A: HPV is a frustrating situation. One solace is that a majority of people have already been infected ... | |
| herpes | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: are there any stats anywhere that show how many people in there 40's and 50's have hsv? my biggest ... A: I've included several sources of information on the epidemiology & demographics ("stats") on herpes. ... | |
| Tiny red dots on penis head | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: Behar I'm 23 year old, I started to have this condition like more than a year ago. There are tiny ... A: Even with a photo, it sometimes is difficult to determine exactly what you have. It appears that you ... | |
| syphilis titer question | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: pls respond to my question at . . . i check that e'mail often. i was diagnosed with stage 2 ... A: Syphilis ofl ess than one's year's duration requires only a single set of injections of penicillin, ... | |
| HIV risk from a staple puncture of finger... | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Is there any risk of HIV transmission if I punctured my finger with metal stapler that was broken ... A: Absolutely not. The theoretical risk is absolutely neglible, and is not worth the risk to your ... | |
| Herpes? | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old college student and I have been having sex since about sophomore year of high ... A: Foul smell and dead, peeling skin sound likes either a skin fungal infection, and/or an infection ... | |
| HIV risk from a staple puncture of finger... | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: Is there any risk of HIV transmission if I punctured my finger with metal stapler that was broken ... A: Wondering, No, I don't think it is worth being tested for such a low risk potential for exposure. ... | |
| Lesion??? Or something like that.... | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: What could be the cause of lesions on my mons pubis and vulva? They aren't red, pink, grey, cream, ... A: You may benefit from shaving anywhere using one of those inexpensive "buzz" shavers with plastic ... | |
| HIV risk from a staple puncture of finger... | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: Is there any risk of HIV transmission if I punctured my finger with metal stapler that was broken ... A: There is almost no risk from such an exposure. "Almost" rather than 100% certainty of "none" because ... | |
| Can STDs cause missed period? | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions.I had sex for the first time on Feb. 14,five days later I had my ... A: Well, if you consider an unwanted pregnancy a "sexually transmitted disease" then yes, most ... | |
| Red bumps/rash on penis | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I am 20 years old male and from england. I have not had sex for over a year now. Recently (a month ... A: Why are you paranoid about STDs, as you haven't had sex with anyone in over a year? The little bumps ... | |
| hiv | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: IN 1985 I had an extremely high risk sex encounter with a high risk person who may currently have ... A: Sandra, Yes, your interpretation of my response is correct. But there are a couple of unknowns here: ... | |
| hiv | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: IN 1985 I had an extremely high risk sex encounter with a high risk person who may currently have ... A: There were very few cases of HIV back in 1985, compared with now. There was just more news coverage ... | |
| worried... | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I was using tampons )the super ones) well we were having rough sex and well it hurt everytime he put ... A: The "rough" sex may have caused bruising ("eccymoses") in the vulvar area. I cannot comment about ... | |
| Tests- | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm so freaking out. A while ago I stepped into blood at a clinic. I was bearfeet as I was getting ... A: There is no need to be "freaking out"! It seems odd that a blood spill from either you or another ... | |
| HIV Risk | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: Let me begin by saying what a wonderful job you are doing informing people about HIV and AIDS. It ... A: Curio, How do you think ANYONER gets infected from ANYTHING? Infectious germs from someone who is ... | |
| 3 Times raped now with HPV | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: My fiance was gang raped about 2 months ago. this was the 3rd time she was raped. She had forced to ... A: I'm sorry to hear about this terrible violence that your fiance experienced. This type of recurrent ... | |
| wart | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: we talked a few weeks back, about a wart that i noticed on my foreskin. Amm you said i should go to ... A: There are no good treatments for penile warts aside from freezing or other ablative therapies, or ... | |
| worried mum | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: This question may seem unreasonable but i had one puncture incident in the past so nowdays ... A: Considering all the problems that may befall a parent raising a child over 20 years, I have trouble ... | |
| HPV Protection w/ Women | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a woman and just tested positive for HPV. I have been with my girlfriend for over a year. She ... A: Everyone's immune system is a bit different, and may deal with HPV slightly differently. It may ... | |
| Red line between penis head and shaft. | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: Country: England Age: 20 Hello. I noticed there is like a little red line between my head and ... A: It looks like you are uncircumcised (i.e., you have a foreskin) and the line you speak of appears to ... | |
| herpes | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: can i be sued for not telling a partner i have herpes and they get infected A: I am not an attorney, but I do know that a lot of people have been sued for a lot less serious ... | |
| genital warts on your pubis | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a little pinkish circle on my pubis area. I have shaved that area about a month ago and i ... A: The pinkish circle could be due to "tinea" (ringworm), or an old scar that doesn't grow much hair ... | |
| Syphilis | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: And I ask a question to this lady because I read it on the internet and I ask her Syphilis if left ... A: Syphilis, if untreated, may cause neurologic symptoms including blindness. This however, is very ... | |
| HSV | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I originally posed this question to Jordan on 03.17.10; can you please please assist me?? I was ... A: The purpose of this site is to help people with questions they may have about STDs. You've asked one ... | |
| Question | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: they probably are warts even though im 15 and havent had sex because i applied vinegar to them and ... A: Adz, You may be mistaken about the use of vinegar (acetic acid). Vinegar may cause a lot of "false ... | |
| Question | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: they probably are warts even though im 15 and havent had sex because i applied vinegar to them and ... A: Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) which is a sexually transmitted virus. If ... | |
| Risk of STD and UTI | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 22 y/o male from Singapore. Three weeks ago, I had sex with several escorts, altogether not ... A: Mark, It is perfectly normal for one testicle to be larger than, and hang lower than the other one. ... | |
| HIV Risk | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Let me begin by saying what a wonderful job you are doing informing people about HIV and AIDS. It ... A: Curio, Yes, your risk remains very, very low. The ankle rash you have may have been from many ... | |
| How did i get this? MC? | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have MC, diagnosed by derm who says that in his days, he doesn’t consider it a STD. It started ... A: Molluscum is considered a sexually transmitted virus, as I mentioned earlier (and referred you to ... | |
| How did i get this? MC? | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have MC, diagnosed by derm who says that in his days, he doesn’t consider it a STD. It started ... A: Molluscum contagiosum is considered a self-limited STD; although it is spread by skin to skin ... | |
| HIV transmission???? | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: i had a papercut wound on my finger that was not bleeding but pained on sunday afternoon. on tuesday ... A: MBA, Nothing is 100%. Even though condoms are very effective in preventing transmission of many ... | |
| Where can we buy HIV and STI tests in bulk? | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I work for an adult film company, all male. We want to buy HIV and STI kits in bulk for a cheap ... A: Gee, in the States, many AIDS service organizations and gay clinics develop collaborative ... | |
| Vaginal Rash | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I am 24 years old and i live in San Antonio Texas. My boyfriend of about 5 months and i have used a ... A: The description you gave does sound like herpes, vaginal yeast, trichomonas, or a combination of ... | |
| Sexually transmitted deseases | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: im 37 years old and I have a question about sexually transmitted diseases and condom protection in ... A: I cannot give you specific statistics about risk. You will need to sort that information out on web ... | |
| sex between a 14 and 19 year old... | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: ok i want to have sex but im 14 and i know it be wrong of me but yeah and my friend is BI and hes a ... A: The consequences of your having sex now, especially with someone who is 5 years older than you is ... | |
| HIV transmission???? | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: i had a papercut wound on my finger that was not bleeding but pained on sunday afternoon. on tuesday ... A: You can't get HIV infection from a paper cut that is 2 days old! Your risks are essentially zero. ... | |
| Risk of STD and UTI | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 22 y/o male from Singapore. Three weeks ago, I had sex with several escorts, altogether not ... A: Mark, If 90% of male cases SHOW symptoms, than 10% of males cases DO NOT SHOW SYMPTOMS. Many of my ... | |
| outgrowth on testicles (Scrotum) | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I have two permanent outgrowth on my left testicle, for last eight years. pus formation is regular. ... A: Rather than an outgrowth on your left testicle, I wonder if you mean the scrotum (sack enclosing the ... | |
| Risk of STD and UTI | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 22 y/o male from Singapore. Three weeks ago, I had sex with several escorts, altogether not ... A: The risk of HIV infection from unprotected oral sex is far greater for the person doing the sucking, ... | |
| HSV-2 Results | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I received my results back yesterday and my HSV-1 level was >5.0 and my HSV-2 level was 1.14 with ... A: This is an excellent reason why antibody tests for herpes are not advised. Exactly what do these lab ... | |
| Got 3 kinds of STI | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Behar, In November I had a sex and one week later got pain in the groin and testicles as well as ... A: In the US, mycoplasma and ureaplasma are thought to be capable of causing certain types of sexually ... | |
| HIV undetectible | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: So I recently let a HIV poz undetectible guy cum in my ass. After he left I did an enema. What are ... A: Your giving yourself an enema was "too little too late," but the good news is that he is virus ... | |
| Penile Cancer | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Well, I have this big lump in my penis and there was a big black spot in my penis.. IS this a penile ... A: Cancer of the penis is fairly uncommon, and when it does occur, it affects older men (usually older ... | |
| HIV Risk | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: Let me begin by saying what a wonderful job you are doing informing people about HIV and AIDS. It ... A: Any risk of possible STDs including HIV include getting a sizable quantity of infectious agent ... | |
| Unreasonable Fears | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: i pulled a chair to use but mindlessly put my hand in my mouth. even more stupid, i didnt know if ... A: This forum is about sexually transmitted infections. The prerequisite is having sexual activity with ... | |
| Risk? | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I visited a commercial sex worker yesterday for a hand job. Her mouth and genital never touched my ... A: It is never a bad idea to have standard STD tests "every 10,000 miles or so," just to make sure ... | |
| anal to mouth | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: i had anal sex with my gf and beofre ejaculating, i pulled my penis out of her anus and came in her ... A: If you and your partner are free from STDs, there is nothing to worry about. Even if she would suck ... | |
| just wondering | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: can someone have hiv symptoms (like night sweats) but barely be worrried about hiv yet be hiv ... A: Your questions are a bit unclear to me. Can you be a bit more detailed? "Can someone hae HIV ... | |
| hpv warts | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: hey again sir, we have talked before but the site didn't allow me to ask another question. I just ... A: Josh, Usually, it is a noticeable lightening of the skin, so that compared with surrounding areas, ... | |
| Can an STD be dormat for over 3 years? | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have had extreme abdominal pain for over a week now. I also have been experiencing very unusual ... A: The most common cause of such extreme abdominal pain (note, not pelvic pain), is constipation. Gas ... | |
| STDS | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: WELL, IM NOT SURE WHAT I MAY HAVE...IM 16 AND I HAVE NOT HAD SEX BEFORE BUT I HAVE MASTURBATED.IM ... A: HPV and warts are sexually transmitted. It is highly unlikely that you have this virus since you ... | |
| MARK I FINALLY FOUND OUT WHAT I HAVE . TESTED POSITIVE. PLEASE REPLY PLEASE PLEASE | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have tested for Herpes IGM (negative), Mycoplasma antibody (negative)and I tested positive for one ... A: Mike, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a very common infection that many people have. It may be transmitted ... | |
| std | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: i have been in a relationship with the woman of my dreams for 1.5 years. we have a 18 month old boy, ... A: Your partner tested positive to chlamydia from being infected by you or someone else (like someone ... | |
| What I have? Its dangerous? | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Im 32 years old,uncircumcised and Im Colombian, south america. 3 years ago I was leaving my 20 ... A: Confask, Which blood test was "non reactive"? Syphilis? Hepatitis B? HIV? A blood test will NOT test ... | |
| Skin colour mark on foreskin | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I noticed a skin color mark inside my foreskin. To be more exact it is on the skin that is attacked ... A: Josh, It sounds like it may be a wart, which in fact may take many months or years to fully be ... | |
| STD's | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I am 18. I was wondering if it is possible to contract an STD through way of wearing someone else's ... A: Well, it depends on which STD you are referring to! No, it is not possible to contract the typical ... | |
| Skin colour mark on foreskin | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I noticed a skin color mark inside my foreskin. To be more exact it is on the skin that is attacked ... A: You may need to provide me with more information. Is the skin bump that you detect on the inside or ... | |
| ejaculate | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: sir my name is sanjeev, i am 23 year old, sir i have one problem, i get a married but i can't ... A: It sounds like you have a condition in men known as "premature ejaculation," where you ejaculate and ... | |
| I have tried everywhere for help | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: Hey there... I hope you can help me out and this is going to be a little long so please bear with ... A: Sorry to hear that you are having such a problem. You didn't tell me if you are circumcised or not. ... | |
| lumping on head of penis | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I am desperate for help. I have spent well over $9000 trying to have my problem solved. I have had a ... A: It's had to believe that you would spend over $9000 to have the standard STD tests, even several ... | |
| HIV transmission | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: If a person has unprotected sex with a partner infected with the AIDS virus, will that person always ... A: There are no easy answers to your question! What do you mean by "unprotected sex"-- vaginal? anal? ... | |
| Red dots on tip and shaft of the penis | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I come from Europe and I'm 20 years old. I've been having this problem for quite a while (more then ... A: The glans (head) of your penis is irritated, possibly from a mild skin fungus that may also be ... | |
| Possible Herpes | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: i am a virgin who has never had sex and never had sexual contact with anyone beyond french kissing ... A: You don't have genital herpes. The tiny little spots you see on your lips are a normal variation of ... | |
| White discoloration | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I am a teenager and have only had one sexual partner that I gave oral sex once. I have noticed a ... A: I think your dad is right. The photograph is very dark and unclear, but skin fungi sometimes do look ... | |
| can't find anything like it | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: i have a spot at the base of my penis.it itches very bad.also it has dry flaky skin.no sores unless ... A: Willard, The clearish discharge when you are sexually excited is probably "precum," a preejaculatory ... | |
| Bumps on penis. | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: and have had little red bumps and weird flesh colored patterns, once in a while it feels tingly, and ... A: Brenden, Well, as I look at the two photos you sent, they definitely do NOT LOOK LIKE pearly ... | |
| Herpes/Pearly penile papules? | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Sorry, I realize you must get this question often, but this is distressing. I will try and be as ... A: You're right, in that it does NOT sound like either herpes, warts, or pearly papules. But it doesn't ... | |
| Hydrocele | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Behar, My friend, age 55, height 1.65m and weight nearly 60 kg is suffering from hydrocil (I ... A: A hydrocele is merely a collection of fluid sometimes in a cystic structure inside the scrotum, ... | |
| can't find anything like it | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: i have a spot at the base of my penis.it itches very bad.also it has dry flaky skin.no sores unless ... A: Sorry, you haven't give me enough information to go by! A photograph might be helpful. Itchy areas ... | |
| std testing | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Before this i have donated blood and went to the hospital and taken urine samples and nothing has ... A: You didn't mention where you are writing from. In the US, blood donations are routinely screened for ... | |
| What I have? Its dangerous? | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: Im 32 years old,uncircumcised and Im Colombian, south america. 3 years ago I was leaving my 20 ... A: .. I received one of them, with the blue background. Your penis look fine, except for the whitish ... | |
| hiv, sti, oral sex transmission | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: could u assist me in these enquiries that i have, regarding the transmission of hiv OR sti thru oral ... A: There are many STIs (STDs) that have different modes and risks of transmission, especially with oral ... | |
| Hepatitis C and HIV Risk | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: i met a long time friend after sometime. we ended up on bed. its ok but then she told me that she is ... A: Hepatitis C (HCV) is technically NOT considered a sexually transmitted infection. It is highly ... | |
| HIV | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I asked my doctors that I should take Western Blot test but he eaid that it's unecesarry, and ... A: Manocska, There is NO ONE that can make such an assertion, especially remotely across many countries ... | |
| HIV | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I asked my doctors that I should take Western Blot test but he eaid that it's unecesarry, and ... A: Manocska, Yes, I would agree with your doctor for the most part.... WB is the confirmatory test, ... | |
| HIV | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I had u***otected sex in June in 2009. 2-3 weeks later I had the folowing symtoms:night sweet,sore ... A: Manocska, Thank you for your elaboration. I am not familiar with the manufacturer's name of HIV ... | |
| Urinals | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: This is an odd question but one of concern to me. A while back I had gone to a urinal and there was ... A: Splash back from flushing a urinal or toilet has a theoretical possibility of contaminating an ... | |
| Red bumps on the penis | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I am 16 years old and live in Colorado. I have many red bumps all over the top half of my penis ... A: Sean, A picture is worth a thousand words!! Even though a bit unclear, you may disregard the ... | |
| HIV | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I had u***otected sex in June in 2009. 2-3 weeks later I had the folowing symtoms:night sweet,sore ... A: I'm sorry, I cannot tell what your sex is from your name. You also did not mention your age or ... | |
| Red bumps on the penis | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I am 16 years old and live in Colorado. I have many red bumps all over the top half of my penis ... A: There are a couple of "normal variations" in the skin of the penis that appear as you describe. ... | |
| STD question | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: The other day I had to give a urine sample at the doctor, so I went into the bathroom to do so... ... A: Stop your worrying! Urine is essentially a sterile excretion that has few germs in it that can cause ... | |
| HIV transmission | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about risk for HIV transmission, don;t know if you can give me an answer. Here ... A: Lydia, Your son is a child, right? He plays with other kids in day care, school, etc.? His sore ... | |
| Herpes 2 | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 24 yr old female and I recently went for STD testing for the first time, and was surprised to ... A: You didn't really say HOW you tested positive for herpes type 2. Was it a blood test or a culture ... | |
| about transmission of hiv | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: While cutting my hair in a saloon,the barbar sneezed and some quantity of saliva fell on my ... A: Sagu, Only you can decide whether you should be tested. The eye droplet exposure and potential for ... | |
| serious problem | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I have been seeing strange things with my penis lately. especially when i go toilet its always very ... A: You didn't say how old you were, whether you are sexually active with anyone, or whether you have ... | |
| Contaminated Speculum | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have benn to gynecologist office to folow up about my myoma and polyp. Few weeks prior to my ... A: Metal speculums are always cleaned and dried, and then sterilized. Even if they were not sterilized ... | |
| STD | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I was in a relationship with my child's father he went away and come back a month later. That some ... A: Many health care providers typically perform Gonorrhea and chlamydia testing as part of the pelvic ... | |
| about transmission of hiv | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: While cutting my hair in a saloon,the barbar sneezed and some quantity of saliva fell on my ... A: Droplet exposure such as what you experienced may place you at risk for the flu or a bad cold, but ... | |
| survival of virus | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Sir, How long can HIV virus survive outside a person's body? A: HIV can survive outside of a person's body in dried secretions for a short time-- several hours to ... | |
| what do i have on my penis? | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Im still a virgin and there has been no sexual contact in my life i was wondering if i need to see a ... A: Every time you are in the bath or shower, you should attempt to fully pull back the foreskin over ... | |
| massage and herpes | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: What is the risk of contacting herpes from participating in a full body massage with hand relief ... A: Massage and similar activities are very unlikely to spread herpes virus. Theoretically, if one ... | |
| HIV question | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: can a person say Mr.X become hiv infected by doing unprotected sexual intercourse of any kind ... A: How did Mr. X become HIV infected if none of his past 100 partners were HIV infected themselves?? ... | |
| Can you catch a STD from... | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: My question is: Can you catch a STD from repeatedly wearing the same jeans over without washing them ... A: Sexually transmitted infections are so named because of the usual mode of transmission-- from sex ... | |
| Please, please Doctor reply to this post | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Doctor Mark, Please reply to this post of mine. As you can see they are extremely important ... A: Mike, You previously promised "never again" to ask questions and you've continued to abuse this ... | |
| Painful Dorsal Coronal Glandis Follow Up | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Dr., I went to the Dermatologist and he said my localized pain on the dorsal coronal glandis is ... A: Jay, I know that the least helpful advice you may be seeking involves WAITING to see how your body ... | |
| swollen lymph node | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: i have two swollen lymph node 1 on my neck and one in front of my ear. I'am very scared i don't know ... A: If yu have two swollen lymph nodes that are tender and have been present for more than a few weeks, ... | |
| Painful Dorsal Coronal Glandis Follow Up | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Dr., I went to the Dermatologist and he said my localized pain on the dorsal coronal glandis is ... A: Yes, the fact that you had some wart removal previously may be related to the current problem. Was ... | |
| swallowing semen | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I just swallowed the semen of a man I found out later to be HIV positive. It has been just over 24 ... A: There is an "HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP)" protocol but finding a knowledgeable health care ... | |
| Bumps, Spots | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have been experiencing a red rash and small bumps under the head of my penis. I have had oral sex ... A: Frank, The skin irritation you have may be from a chronic skin condition appearing for the first ... | |
| Bumps, Spots | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have been experiencing a red rash and small bumps under the head of my penis. I have had oral sex ... A: The photo in your other posting shows only a very mild irritation, but is a little out of focus. You ... | |
| test or not? | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: i had intercourse with a shemale prostitute. it included both oral and anal sex. i used only one ... A: The fact that you had sex with someone is not being foolish at all. In fact you wisely wore a ... | |
| pimple/blister on penis | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My wife noticed a pimple/blister on shaft of my penis during a blow job. then we had sex. After we ... A: It could be just the usual garden variety of pimples, or it could be due to herpes. The best way of ... | |
| HIV, TB, Hepatitis B | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: CAN A PERSON TEST NEG FOR TB, HEP B STILL BE POSITIVE FOR AIDS? A: Yes, a person may test negative for TB (tuberculosis), Hep B (hepatitis B, HBV), and still be ... | |
| STDS | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: Well I got all of my tests back. I even had two ultrasounds done on my kidney and my liver and they ... A: Mike, Your obsession is troubling. 1) NO STDs affect vitamin B-12 levels. PERIOD. 2) Leukocytes in ... | |
| HIV transmission | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about risk for HIV transmission, don;t know if you can give me an answer. Here ... A: No one can assess the level of risk of acquiring HIV from environmental exposure by assigning a ... | |
| Body massage, hand job and AIDS risk. | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I am 26 year old male. I got a full body massage from a man in a massage parlor. I was nude during ... A: You have experienced the absolute safest method of sex between two people. There is absolutely no ... | |
| at the gym | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: i touched a door handle and then had my hands around my face. idk if i touched my eyes, or any ... A: What is the risk of WHAT? Please think out your question slowly and carefully before submitting. ... | |
| Painful Dorsal Coronal Glandis | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: Three weeks or so ago I started to feel a slight irritation when my penis would rub against my leg. ... A: This is a dermatologic issue, not a urologic issue. Urology deals with problems of the kidneys, ... | |
| swelling/lump | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: ..hope it helps or i'll hav to use another camera nextime A: In the left (larger) highlighted area, there are a few clusters of very small white dots; so too in ... | |
| Fears of Anal Rape | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: In the past 5 months, I have been living in fear of STDs especially HIV although I have never had ... A: Worried, Since you are seeing your doctor about your pain, these are some of the common causes of ... | |
| Fears of Anal Rape | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: In the past 5 months, I have been living in fear of STDs especially HIV although I have never had ... A: First--and you won't like what I say-- I don't think you are a heterosexual. Fantasies about anal ... | |
| Please help....Am I at any risk? | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm a male. Ten days back, I went to a massage parlor. The lady first fingered herself and orgasmed. ... A: Stop obscessing about something you don't have. All your STD tests were negative. Almost EVERYONE ... | |
| glans lump | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: sir thanx for ur reply and i hav used various types of oils and creams as lubrication ive sent u ... A: Asgar, I will attempt to upload a previous photo, with some labels. (Am not real good at using this ... | |
| testing and anxiety | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you woth all of this, it's jus the first (and hopefully the last time I need to test ... A: Lou, Yes, I would agree that the Tulsa Health Department is pretty legit!! My suggestion to get ... | |
| testing and anxiety | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you woth all of this, it's jus the first (and hopefully the last time I need to test ... A: Nothing like a business to try to take advantage of someone worrying about an illness! SAVE your ... | |
| lump on glans help | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: what cud it be?im not sexually active i masturbate once a day A: Asgar, My reply may have crossed your most recent message. We know it is not due to a sexually ... | |
| lump on glans | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: ...thanx i 'll attach a picture plz tell me what u think it is so i get the right treatment A: I'm sorry, I cannot see the lump that you speak of. Perhaps you can point out what you think is ... | |
| Red lumps just inside outer labia | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I've developed some itchy bumps on the inside of my outer labia, they aren't near my vagina or ... A: The itchy bumps you have should be examined by a health care provider to accurately diagnose and ... | |
| Picture of girlfriend's rash | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Mr Mark, As told I am not mentioning HIV. However, upon reading some of your past answers to others ... A: The rash looks somewhat like a folliculitis, caused by skin germs that may cause a mild inflammation ... | |
| Red rash like on base of penis head | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: A little less then a week ago, I noticed what looks like a red rash on the base of my penis head. ... A: It is good to be using an antifungal cream, twice daily. Which one is it? Many of the older (and ... | |
| hiv testing acceptance? | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old Heterosexual male, I've NEVER done drugs, literally six or seven cigars and I ... A: Lou, You are not "a freak of nature" and have false negatives because you are "skinny with a fast ... | |
| hiv testing acceptance? | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old Heterosexual male, I've NEVER done drugs, literally six or seven cigars and I ... A: Lou, Sometimes it's helpful to pose the question to yourself, "What would happen if I would be HIV ... | |
| glans | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: my husben just discoverd a rash around his penis and we saw on the internet that that rash was ... A: I'm sorry, but your question is unclear. There is no such rash known as "glands." The GLANS PENIS ... | |
| hiv testing acceptance? | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old Heterosexual male, I've NEVER done drugs, literally six or seven cigars and I ... A: Only you can determine why you are so anxious about this situation. Perhaps you may need to explore ... | |
| about transmission of hiv | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I drank water from an open container.I had cut in my mouth( but it was not bleeding).If the water ... A: It is HIGHLY UNLIKELY that you could catch HIV in this fashion. Lots of other nasty gastrointestinal ... | |
| Disappointed | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I must say I am pretty disappointed with your reply. How is my detailed question different from a ... A: Mike, I have told you repeatedly what you do not wish to hear. You do NOT have HIV or any other STD ... | |
| Irritation | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: .well on Thursday about 2 weeks ago (7th of Jan) I had a bubble bath with a perfumed bubble bath ... A: Trina, Warts may occur anytime up to several years after infection with human papilloma virus. Why ... | |
| Irritation | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: .well on Thursday about 2 weeks ago (7th of Jan) I had a bubble bath with a perfumed bubble bath ... A: The bump that you describe sounds very much like a wart, which is caused by human papilloma virus ... | |
| late seroconversion | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: this might seem like a silly question but i have to ask somebody. In 2006 i had sex with a ... A: You already had several very sensitive HIV antibody tests, all of which were negative. No, you are ... | |
| i swallowed. :( or :) | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: i gave a guy unprotected oral sex and once i got home i had a blister on my finger and i was ... A: Shameless, I am presuming you are referring to swallowing semen from a guy's ejaculate. If the guy ... | |
| PLEASE respond | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: monday night, i went bowling and it got dark in there but we could still see (it glowed too). and ... A: Jeff, There are a great deal of things in life worth worrying about, and education is one of the ... | |
| lump | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a lump on my penis that doesn't seem to go away (I've had it for almost a year now). Touching ... A: It appears to be a bit of scar tissue from a previous injury, or a mildly thrombosed blood vessel ... | |
| unprotected oral for the first time. | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: i gave a guy unprotected oral sex and once i got home i had a blister on my finger and i was ... A: The blister on your finger is from something else-- either a burn (smoking? hot water? chemical ... | |
| herpes | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: hi how are you ? i had a herpes on my leap what can i do ? please help me? A: Regardless of whether you have diagnosed herpes on the lip (of your mouth or of your vaginal labia), ... | |
| Rash on penis: Mycoplasma? | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I had unprotected sex once with my girlfriend who was later detected to have mycoplasma. I also ... A: Mycoplasma seems to be one of the causes of nonspecific urethritis (NSU) in men, and may have a role ... | |
| hello | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I am a female who has been having unprotected sex with a male with an unknown HIV status for about ... A: If his precum has viable HIV, than it is possible. Not because his penis is hitting your cervix, but ... | |
| std's | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: but have just appeared out of nowhere. havent had any sort of sexual contact since august 09. is ... A: Without seeing exactly what these small dots look like, no it is not easily possible to make such a ... | |
| spreading genital warts | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: my husband just told me we have warts. wondering if i can give them to my daughter from using same ... A: Wart virus is spread primarily from sexual contact between one person and another. It is highly ... | |
| After masterbation, it burns when I pee | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I am 14, almost 15, and when I have been using a backmassager to masterbate for a few years now. I ... A: Kiera, Your question was fine and it didn't make me feel uncomfortable at all. The sensation of ... | |
| Oral Chlamydia | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I gave oral sex to a guy oral sex in Dec 08 and later in May 09 he told me he had chlamydia that ... A: It is possible that you may have had chlamydia of the throat. I cannot say whether after a year or ... | |
| After masterbation, it burns when I pee | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I am 14, almost 15, and when I have been using a backmassager to masterbate for a few years now. I ... A: If you have NEVER had sex with another person, than it is essentially impossible to have a sexually ... | |
| Tiny red dot | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: This morning I woke up to a tiny red dot on my shaft. It isn't a bumb and doesn't hurt or itch. It ... A: The tiny red dot may be due to a mild irritation that should go away in a few days. If it spreads ... | |
| anal fingering, rimming and STD | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I am 27 year old gay man. Last week I met an older man in gay sauna.He fingered me (was painful so ... A: The drop of blood may have been from a tiny scratch or scrape. Fingering can be quite fun as long as ... | |
| about hiv test | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I want to know about HIV test. If a very small amount of hiv affected blood is mixed with large ... A: There are a bunch of HIV tests that are available around the country, so I can't comment about what ... | |
| HIV | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: How are you doing? I am sorry to trouble you but I thought I should let you know the latest updates ... A: You addressed this note to "Mike," and I am "Mark." The sickness you have is NOT related to STDs. ... | |
| Bleeding and Pus on underside of Penis | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: A couple of weeks ago I had oral sex from a woman. I should have known better and am not seeing her ... A: You didn't mention whether you have a foreskin or not. A person skilled at oral sex should not ... | |
| Tiny Red Dots | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I recently had sex with a girl on holiday unprotected (yes, stupid i know!) everything was fine ... A: Little nonpainful, nonblistering red dots with white or orangish ends to them are not due to herpes. ... | |
| penis and lips and skin on face white spot blister | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: i am a 44 year old male and have had extremly painful penis head when foreskin pulls back since i ... A: James, Your complex of signs and symptoms are indeed diverse. But unlike our going back and forth ... | |
| SORES ON MY PENIS SHAFT | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have been having RED, ITCHING, PAINLESS sores on the shaft of my penis repeatedly for the last ... A: The only person who can help you definitively is a doctor, who can prescribe appropriate ... | |
| Warts | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: my problem is as followed, it has been quite sometime i got some small warts on my testicle's skin. ... A: The small bumps you think may be "warts" on the scrotum, sound more like normal sebaceous cysts, ... | |
| vaginal odorous discharge after nova sure procedure | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: after having the nova sure procedure done four and a half weeks ago i have noticed a vaginal odorous ... A: Novasure is an endometrial ablation technique designed to treat painful dysfunctional uterine ... | |
| STD | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend just had an STD test and was OK...clean.. ...but I am still afraid to have sex with him ... A: Your boyfriend's gonorrhea 40 years ago while in Vietnam has long been since treated, and cannot ... | |
| I have lines on the top of my nob. | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: i am just wondering i have lines on the nob of my penis. it just looks like lines but if you spred ... A: The lines you see on the head (glans or "nob") of your penis may be just a bit of dry skin; it is ... | |
| hiv infection | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: my question is, i have been hiv+ since 2002, never been on medication and never had a serious ... A: Unfortunately, viral load and CD4 counts do not well correlate with the subjective sensations of ... | |
| About sexual information | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Sir i am 25 yrs female i do oral sex with my fiance i suck his pannie and swallowed his discharging ... A: Ingesting semen from a male or vaginal discharge from a woman is neither good nor bad for your ... | |
| std | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: just want to ask if std like clamydia can be transmitted through vaginal speculum during a pap ... A: Technically speaking, an unwashed speculum contaminated with chlamydia can transmit the germ to an ... | |
| penis and lips and skin on face white spot blister | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: i am a 44 year old male and have had extremly painful penis head when foreskin pulls back since i ... A: James, One other option is a skin fungus that might be causing this hypersensitivity on the head ... | |
| Infection | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I foolishly had sex with a girl who told me she was clean (unprotected). The next day my penis ... A: Sorry, you haven't provided me with enough information so suggest what you may have. Conditions to ... | |
| penis and lips and skin on face white spot blister | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: i am a 44 year old male and have had extremly painful penis head when foreskin pulls back since i ... A: It was unfortunate that when you sought care from a health care provider for a real problem, there ... | |
| hiv infection | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: my question is, i have been hiv+ since 2002, never been on medication and never had a serious ... A: It is far easier for a man to infect a woman, than a woman to infect a man. However, because you are ... | |
| HIV | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Behar, Firstly I would like to how touched and appreciative I am that you took the time out to ... A: Mike, You seem to be ignoring my comments about the other potential medical problems that were ... | |
| HIV | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Behar, Firstly I would like to how touched and appreciative I am that you took the time out to ... A: Let me try to address each of your points: ESR ("erythrocyte sedimentation rate") is a nonspecific ... | |
| std or hiv? | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I don't know how 2 say it but on my penis I have like little pimple its not alot of them its jus ... A: It is difficult to speculate about what you may have. A photograph of the affected area of skin may ... | |
| am i Hiv positive? | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: i am 25 years old 3 month ago my gum started to swell frequently i dont know why but it just swells ... A: No, I don't think you are HIV positive. You do seem to have some dental problems, which may be due, ... | |
| follow up: Herpes Testing | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: this is a follow up to another question you answered regarding herpes antibody testing. (I recently ... A: Liz, You are correct: "...in almost 100% of cases, this test would have come back positive if I did ... | |
| follow up: Herpes Testing | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: this is a follow up to another question you answered regarding herpes antibody testing. (I recently ... A: Tests such as these are interpreted as "positive" or "negative" based on a number assigned to the ... | |
| follow up | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: this is a follow up to another question you answered regarding herpes antibody testing. (I recently ... A: If your IgG is reactive/positive, than you have had past exposure to (infection with) either herpes ... | |
| Stuck with HPV | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: hey mark, i wrote you a while back freaking on the fact that i have the hpv virus. I do have it but ... A: There is no reason to cry over something like HPV, or in fact to blame your ex, who may not have ... | |
| Education of Americans | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: American children are being instructed in homosexuality so who is then responsible, accountable, and ... A: Your "question" regarding sexually transmitted infection and people who are gay underlies a ... | |
| Dots on Penis Worrying | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: i am a 16 year old virgin who has never had sex, of any kind, i have these strange dots on my penis, ... A: If you have NEVER had sex of any kind with another person, then we know that these "bumps" are ... | |
| waxing and HPV | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I had a Brazilian wax done recently, and I noticed the clinician double-dipped, using the same ... A: I'm sorry, but all I can tell you is that HPV probably can survive the hot wax. What is key is ... | |
| HIV? IF NOT WHAT OTHER STD? | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if anyone could help me out? I am in dire straights. I have been going through ... A: You are obsessing about having something you DO NOT HAVE. The type of sexual activity you engaged in ... | |
| Could my partner have herpes 1 and 2? | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I recently discovered that I have herpes type 2. It was very painful and when I saw my doctor, she ... A: The only thing that "hgab" could mean-- and it is not a commonly used abbreviation because it is so ... | |
| vaginal irritation&itching | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: my wife has vaginal itching and irritation problem developed during first pregnancy(3years ago) and ... A: If your wife has been diagnosed with a vaginal yeast infection-- rather than presumptively diagnosed ... | |
| STDs from a needle?? | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: How long is syphilis viable on an inanimate object like the outside of a needle? Can you get herpes ... A: Your questions sound somewhat like homework questions! Syphilis is very susceptible to drying. Once ... | |
| help please | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: sir, my father got hit on his head from a door. few days later he developed shingle sores on his ... A: Sometimes, it is best to find a local doctor or hospital and consult them directly, and immediately. ... | |
| white scanty layer | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: sir,i m not circumincised,from last few days i get some creamish or white scanty material below ... A: The whitish material you describe sounds like it it "smegma" a combination of skin oils and ... | |
| personal | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: my penis is little and it is not good for fucking a girl.so i want to make it huge.please suggest ... A: The range of size of penises in men is very great, ranging in length from an erect length of 2-3" to ... | |
| hsv antibody test | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I asked someone else on here this same question but they couldnt offer me much information. I saw a ... A: I suspect that your previous "visual diagnosis" of herpes was in error. IgG (more distant ... | |
| Red Spots Under Foreskin? | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently have had anal sex without protection with a woman, over the passed few days i have ... A: You may have an irritation on the skin that is NOT sexually transmitted, but will get back to normal ... | |
| STD | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I went to a sex worker . I was trying to put a condom but hardly has an erection so was not able to ... A: Dhruba, Thanks much for clarifying. Some blood pressure medications may interfere with your ability ... | |
| Scared to death, Please Help | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: A month back i visited a CSW and had received unprotected oral sex of about 4 seconds. I have ... A: No Ajit, Infected blood from your sex partner (if she is infected, but this is doubtful) must get ... | |
| Bumps on penis head | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I noticed these small black bumps on my penis. i wanted to know what they were. they are black and ... A: Antwion, I may need to see what they look like to figure out what they may be. Sometimes, "black ... | |
| First Time Sex | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I are planning to have sex for the first time. It's a first for each of us, and ... A: If you were to have oral sex, or just kissing lip to lip, and one of you had a fever blister, then ... | |
| Sterilizing the HIV Virus | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: As a person living with AIDS I have started wondering why there isn't a way to sterilize the HIV in ... A: There was a lot of interest in that concept of sterilizing the body to get rid of HIV. ... | |
| Scared to death, Please Help | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: A month back i visited a CSW and had received unprotected oral sex of about 4 seconds. I have ... A: Your visit to a prostitute for oral sex is at very low risk (but not zero risk) for acquiring a ... | |
| Pain and bleeding from Penis! | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: A little over a month ago now, about the 8 or 9th of November, I started to feel some pain when ... A: I'm sure it felt awful and embarrassing to have active bleeding from your penis, even without pain, ... | |
| Candita, Balantis, Herpes, Worse? | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Mark, Thanks so much for your column. You do a tremendous service, particularly on a topic that few ... A: George, I would defer seeing any specialist until I tried a course of over-the-counter topical ... | |
| Candita, Balantis, Herpes, Worse? | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Mark, Thanks so much for your column. You do a tremendous service, particularly on a topic that few ... A: I'm sorry you're having such a time with this. The photo you attached absolutely does NOT LOOK LIKE ... | |
| little red itchy spots on my penis head | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: hey i have little red itchy spots on the left and right side of my penis head there kind like the ... A: The image you show may be due to a skin fungus, which indeed, is not sexually transmittable. But ... | |
| hand job risk | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: about a month back, i went over for a home massage. After the massage was done, the masseuse offered ... A: Vin, If you wish to be re-tested for HIV, then wait 3 months. If you wish to be tested for herpes, ... | |
| hand job risk | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: about a month back, i went over for a home massage. After the massage was done, the masseuse offered ... A: Vin, Signs or symptoms of a primary episode of herpes occur within 3-10 days of exposure. In the ... | |
| std | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: a day after i had sex with a lady i started having itching on my penis.the itching persisted for a ... A: You didn't tell me enough information! You can see that "A picture is worth a thousand words!" Size ... | |
| STD risk | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I had intercourse with a high-risk woman yesterday, no oral and penetration was protected. However, ... A: You do have a very low risk for any of the STDs you mentioned, even though your penis was partially ... | |
| Itchy white bumps on Raphe line | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a married 26 year old male, I have recently shaved my scrotum. Now I have to say its quite ... A: The bumps you have are a consequence of shaving. Skin germs (Staph aureus)can get into the irritated ... | |
| Zits/pimples on my penis and testicles | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: It has been there for a very long time but didnt worry me but recently it did. I have zits/pimples ... A: Pieter, Without seeing these bumps, it is impossible to say exactly what they may be. However, as I ... | |
| Zits/pimples on my penis and testicals | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: It has been there for a very long time but didnt worry me but recently it did. I have zits/pimples ... A: Are these really pimples? Pimples are red, inflammed swellings of the skin, frequently tender, ... | |
| white bumps on testicles | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old male from CA. Before I was "sexually active" I developed a few white bumps on my ... A: Without seeing these skin problems, it is difficult to venture a guess. It does sound like sebaceous ... | |
| SLE! (not an STD) | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: .i used to have sex with my girlfriend and i didn't know she has SLE,so i worry about it now.would ... A: Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE) is not a sexually transmitted condition. If you wish to learn ... | |
| Possible STD | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm Edmund from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I'm 28 years old. I had sex with a few women this year. ... A: Edmund, Thanks for the upload, and I apologize for the upload link to not be available. It appears ... | |
| Pea Sized Bump | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I noticed today on my outer vaginal lip, I had a small (pea sized) red bump. It isn't too painful, ... A: This does not seem to be due to herpes. It may be a hair bump, staph folliculitis, or an ingrown ... | |
| Goo under foreskin | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: ..) I am very concerned as I was prescribed Aldra cream to combat this and it has made my penis very ... A: Treatment is best done after an accurate diagnosis. Although HPV and warts do have a characteristic ... | |
| Possible STD | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm Edmund from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I'm 28 years old. I had sex with a few women this year. ... A: Where you submit your question, there should be a button to allow you to upload photos. I don't have ... | |
| syphilis | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: i am very scared. i had syphilis in the past, and a possible syphilitic rash on my arm. i have been ... A: If you were truly infected with syphilis, then you were most definitely infectious, and since she ... | |
| HSV-1 | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently had blood tests done and got a positive 3.9 IGG for HSV-1. I think I only ever got a cold ... A: I don't quite know why you wanted, or why your doctor wanted you to have an HSV-1 IgG antibody test. ... | |
| Pregnant after syphilis | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I was in contact with Syphilis and treated. I am now in a relationship where we are considering ... A: If you were "in contact with" syphilis, I presume you were infected, since you received treatment. ... | |
| Please help....Am I at any risk? | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm a male. Ten days back, I went to a massage parlor. The lady first fingered herself and orgasmed. ... A: You were at extremely low risk for any type of sexually transmitted infection from this type of ... | |
| A small bump at the opening of my vagina. | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: A few nights ago my husband and I had sex and after so long basically dried out we then used a ... A: My first thought is that the redness and rawness was from friction. The pea sized, sore, hard bump ... | |
| bump in the lip of the vagina | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: my name is brandi and im pretty young. but i just noticed a lump on the inside of the lip of my ... A: You didn't metion whether you have become sexually active yet, and this may be important with ... | |
| About HIV | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I had a mild sore throat for 2 weeks (which I do not belive my glands to be swollen, not to say that ... A: The most common reason for sore throat is a cold, allergies and sinus drainage, or a flu virus; the ... | |
| anal wart | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: i had an anal wart removed about 9 months ago after that about 3 moths ago a start to develop an ... A: Hopefully, your health care provider/doctor also drew a blood test for a syphilis serology, because ... | |
| Red bumps | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: The next couple days I've noticed that I have several small red bump on the top of the head of my ... A: You didn't mention whether you were circumcized or not. UNCIRCUMCIZED men tend to have more obvious ... | |
| What is going on with my Penis? Thank You | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been in a new relationship for 7 months to this date In July-ish, she was diagnosed with ... A: Your partner's starting Yaz (or any other birth control pill) mid-cycle is perfectly fine. It may ... | |
| trich | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a question. I am in the same boat as the other lady that asked you about this std. I had it ... A: Trichomonas is supposed to be fairly sensitive to the medication, metronidazole. The most likely ... | |
| lump on hairline | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I noticed a small lump underneath my pubic hair just to the right of my penis. The lump is quite ... A: The lump may be in the skin from a retained cyst or folliculitis. A localized skin infection may ... | |
| sensual massage | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: a week ago i had a sensual massage and she just licked and kissed my penis and after that she put a ... A: It's is hard to know exactly what you may have, if anything at all. The massage oil probably didn't ... | |
| Penis | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: im 16 years old and i have some small acne type spots on my penis. I just wanted to no what they ... A: The acne type spots on the skin of your penis may be due to a normal skin bacteria that causes ... | |
| herpes | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: how great are the risk of getting herpes if u had unprotected sex with someone wit the virus A: Unprotected sex with a person "with the virus" but without virus being shed at the time of the sex ... | |
| syphilis | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: you know what, you know more than the doctor at the walk in clinic who did not even know that RPR ... A: I'm sorry, I don't recall your previous question about syphilis. A VDRL or RPR are screening ... | |
| Oral sex STD risks | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I visited a prosititute yesterday. At first i was thinking to get a hand job only, but later after ... A: 1) What is the chance for me to acquire any type of STD from this oral sex encounter? There are lots ... | |
| clymideia | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I have just one question . I have a friend that stays with me , she has clymdiea , can i catch it ... A: It is very difficult to catch chlamydia from a toilet seat. Even if you sat in vaginal discharge ... | |
| Redness at bottom of my tip of the penis | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: It might not be anything but it seems everytime I look at my penis when peeing or masturbating, the ... A: The lower part of the tip of your penis may be slightly inflammed from rubbing against clothing or ... | |
| syphilis | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: if an individual has undiagnosed neurosyphilis, would a blood test fta abs tppa, reveal that ... A: Syphilis is a disease that goes through somewhat predictable stages. These stages reflect not only ... | |
| DO I have Herpes? | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: My story is long, so I will try to condense. Earlier this year, I experienced vaginal pain and ... A: I don't know what an "STD Panel" is at your doctor's office or lab. These are a panel of tests ... | |
| Testing | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: i have involved in mutual masturbation 5 years back. i took few tests such as hiv, cbc, esr, vdrl, ... A: I don't quite know why you took such tests as a CBC, ESR, Mantoux, or hepatitis B following mutual ... | |
| syphilis tests outcome | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I had a syphilis test done in 2002 and it came back RPR non reactive and FTA-ABS minimally reactive. ... A: I'm sorry you are so worked up over this. I think the problem is more your fear of having these ... | |
| Handjob | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: What is the risk of receiving a handjob from a prostitute? What I did was, I lay down with a naked ... A: Risk of what from a handjob?? STDs? Essentially zero. Maybe if not enough lubrication, a chaffing of ... | |
| syphilis | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with syphillis back in 1996 and treated for it during it's primary stage. If I'm not ... A: There are two common screening tests for syphilis, that are almost identical, but not quite!! The ... | |
| genital warts | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently was with a friend of mine that has genital warts...we kissed and he fingered me....i also ... A: Is it possible? Yes. Is it likely, no. However, it is a good idea to look before you touch next ... | |
| Risk of STDs from fingering by two girls! | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: As many others I am too worried by something stupid I have done. Me and my boyfriend were with ... A: Natasha, Almost nothing in life has ZERO risk, but this comes pretty darned close, with regards to ... | |
| I forgot too add something | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a 45 year old male. A nurse told me that sometimes you could ejaculate. The discharge was part ... A: Jay, The nurse kind of said something similar-- ejaculation is usually accompanied by the ... | |
| irritation clear discharge | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I had discharge from my penis while I was having a bowel movement. It had the consistency of saliva ... A: Two things come to mind: Abnormal, due to a seually transmitted infecion caused by something like ... | |
| Risk of STDs from fingering by two girls! | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: As many others I am too worried by something stupid I have done. Me and my boyfriend were with ... A: You mentioned that the other guy was fingering "both of us"-- you and your boyfriend? or you and ... | |
| std | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: i had indulged in mutual masturbation 6 years back after which i developed swollen scrotum and ... A: Dj, Hyperpigmentation ANYWHERE is usually, but not always, due to some mild or chronic inflammation ... | |
| std | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: i had indulged in mutual masturbation 6 years back after which i developed swollen scrotum and ... A: Dj, Unless you have an allergy to goats or goat spit, or if the goat just ate something like a ... | |
| Could i be Infertile | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: i just wanted to ask you..erm...last year my partner had sex with someone else when we split for ... A: 1) PID, if treated properly, does go away. However, chronic inflammation may cause scarring of the ... | |
| help | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: yesterday a lesbian prostitute gave me an extraordinary and long lasting blow-job for more than 15 ... A: It seems unlikely that a LESBIAN prostitute would want to give a man a blow job, PERIOD! By ... | |
| Pinworms | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I think I may have caught pinworms from my little brother. I'm 17 and planning to go to the doctor ... A: Pinworms are nasty little pests; since they tend to be more active at night when you sleep, it is ... | |
| std | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: i had indulged in mutual masturbation 6 years back after which i developed swollen scrotum and ... A: None of these activities would be sufficient to cause you such a reaction from a sexually ... | |
| chlamydia | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend may have chlamydia, she was exposed during a sexual encounter before. All we have ... A: Your girlfriend's chlamydia probably involved her cervix. Since chlamydia can only be spread from ... | |
| HPV | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I am a 26 years homosexual old male and knowing the risk of contracting myriad of STD, I hardly ... A: a) The warts may be gone, but the cause of warts are human papillomavirus (HPV), which may still be ... | |
| spots on penis | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: my name is jack and im 14 years old and i have these small white-ish dots on my testicle sack and ... A: Yes, what you describes is a normal characteristic of skin down there. They may be "fordice spots" ... | |
| HIV question | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Mark, thanks for swift respond to my earlier question. Just to make sure you understand, ... A: Jose, The symptoms you mention are not related to having oral sex. However, as I stated before, ... | |
| redish pimple on vaginal lip | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: please help! i recently found a raised brownish/redish pimple/cyst on my vaginal lip( not interior). ... A: You may have had a friction induced "blood blister." It is NOT related to infections, ingrown hair, ... | |
| possible hiv infection | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: In mid of August I received oral sex from a female, 2-3 weeks later a got diarhea for 3days and ... A: Oral sex, even if it transmitted a sexually transmitted infection, would not cause abdominal ... | |
| Has my boyfriend got an STI/STD | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Hey my question is..me and my boyfriend had sexual intercourse then when finished we noticed some ... A: It could be due to a sexually transmitted disease, but it may be due to just a traumatic injury to ... | |
| sex | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: hi am 14 and i jack off can u get any diseases of that and my email is from myspace A: You cannot get any infections or diseases from jacking off. You may suffer a scratch or scrape from ... | |
| is it possible to get herpes from toilet seats? | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: this is a very odd situation, because i have been married for a year and a half now and my wife and ... A: It is NOT likely that the bumps you have are due to warts (human papillomavirus) or herpes. The red ... | |
| Hello | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I am wajid 18 years old single male. when i do urine at the middle or at the last of my urine some ... A: "Pus" cells in your urine are always due to an infection and inflammation, possibly a sexually ... | |
| Irritation along bikini line | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: For the past week or so, my bikini line has been extremely itchy. I shave down there, but I've never ... A: It sounds like you developed a bit of shaving irritation, that might allow skin germs to infect the ... | |
| problems caused by hpv | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: i do have maybe a bit specific question about hpv. but i hope you can help me with the answer. i ... A: Zdenka, I cannot tell you how long it would take for a cancer to develop, if you were so inoculated ... | |
| problems caused by hpv | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: i do have maybe a bit specific question about hpv. but i hope you can help me with the answer. i ... A: If I understand you correctly, you were diagnosed with HPV types 16 and 18 (which are high risk HPV ... | |
| Venereal Warts from Shower Floor?? | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: i read your answer on venereal warts from 5-4-07, concerning catching this virus from a swimming ... A: Wow, I am impressed that you dug out something from over 2 years ago!! The virus that causes warts ... | |
| Herpes?? | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: so my name is Stacey, i am 19, and i go to school in Santa Barbara. I was paryting last weekend ... A: Sorry, no photograph was received. However, in the absence of a photo,I would think it could be a ... | |
| Does This Sound Like Genital Herpes? | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I've been monogomous for over three years and recently my husband had his lab work done and we ... A: Katie, No, I do not recommend getting any antibody tests for herpes, because the tests are difficult ... | |
| Red spot on foreskin | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I am Yong from Malaysia. I have red spot on my foreskin and shaft and it is itchy. When i first ... A: It sounds like you may have a skin fungus on your penis. I would try an antifungal cream for your ... | |
| Does This Sound Like Genital Herpes? | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I've been monogomous for over three years and recently my husband had his lab work done and we ... A: It sounds more like a vaginal yeast infection, than herpes. Yeast can cause itching and swelling ... | |
| Gonorrhea | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: is there any way to catch gonorrhea other than having sex. A: Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection that usually is spread only by sex, however it can be ... | |
| **** | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: what could it be when you have itching, minor cuts, an redness in the vingal area A: I'm sorry, I'm not sure I know what area you are referring to. Do you mean the VAGINAL area? The ... | |
| Yeast Infection? | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I asked a question a week ago about possible herpes on my pelvis. You rested my mind quite a bit, ... A: Jason, Yes, it does sound like a skin fungus, possibly caused by yeast. You may either wait til your ... | |
| HSV 1 & 2 Simplex Antibodies. | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: my name is Mia and I am 20 years old and I live in Toronto, Canada. I am writing you today because ... A: Mia, It's important to note that whatever you are finally diagnosed with, that information is only ... | |
| HSV 1 & 2 Simplex Antibodies. | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: my name is Mia and I am 20 years old and I live in Toronto, Canada. I am writing you today because ... A: It is easy to be confused about what antibodies are all about. This is very simplistic, but ... | |
| question please | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: just adding to a previous question. On the center for disease control website they state that "In ... A: David, A Pap smear is good for detecting the effects of HPV infection on the cervix. It technically ... | |
| forskin folds has cracks | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: when my penis is erect the cracks on my foreskin hurts and itches and then the skin does not go back ... A: It sounds like you may have an infection of the skin caused by a skin fungus. The skin swells, ... | |
| STDs | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I am 21 years old i have been having sex for a year with my fiance and i went yesterday to the GYN ... A: Cervical infections may look like chlamydia or gonorrhea but be another STD or nothing at all. What ... | |
| papsmear | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: is oil being used in papsmear procedure? thanks A: I may not fully understand your question. Oil of any kind is not used during any part of the pelvic ... | |
| question please | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: just adding to a previous question. On the center for disease control website they state that "In ... A: You are correct in restating the information on the CDC's websie. That is why it is perfectly okay ... | |
| RE: Pap Smears | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me how accurate pap smears are in detecting HPV and how accurate are they in doing so? ... A: Pap smears are designed to sample "exfoliating" or "desquaming" surface epithelial cells from the ... | |
| STDs | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I have an active sexual life and so we have some questions based on that. Though we are ... A: Your wife's pre-diabetic condition, PCOS, birth control pills, and lactation are at absolutely no ... | |
| STD | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: sir, 6 months back i had sex with a girl, [later on i came to know she was hiv infected ],using ... A: Sid, You may have unprotected sex with your partner at any time. If you or your partner pick up ANY ... | |
| warts question... | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently was having sex with my gf and noticed small clusters of white looking bumps around her ... A: Mark, No, it does not sound like genital warts to me-- generally speaking, genital warts usually do ... | |
| Blisters | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: So today I woke up to two large red bumps on on my pelvis above my penis. They worried me to death ... A: Jason, Without seeing them, I cannot say what they could be. Some normal skin conditions will look ... | |
| trichomoniasis | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: Is there any way to contract trichomoniasis outside of sexual intercourse? My Dr. has told me no, ... A: Trichomoniasis is a vaginal condition caused by a protozoa known as Trichomonis vaginale (a.k.a. ... | |
| penis pimple | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: i have a serious problem.when i was 16 -17 i grow up some red round dots around the bottom(circle) ... A: Zenish, It is difficult to say, because SUBJECTIVELY, oversensitivity of any body part is ... | |
| Help!? | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I am 20 years old and I have Genital Warts but now it is in remission...I have no bumps or anything ... A: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and the resulting lesions, venereal warts and sometimes precancerous ... | |
| STD | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: sir, 6 months back i had sex with a girl, [later on i came to know she was hiv infected ],using ... A: Sid, Thanks for the followup question. Most HIV tests in the world now are very accurate to test 3 ... | |
| pap test and Gonorrhea | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I had the same partner for 20 years, no partner before or after. Have had NO sexual relations of any ... A: A perhaps unthinkable idea is your partner of 20 years having gonorrhea from someone else. Another ... | |
| Bump on Penis...Herpes? or Allergic Reaction? | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: My bf of four years had a small red bump near the head of his penis a while ago and it went away ... A: No, this does not sound like a herpes outbreak-- primary or recurrent. It sounds like a skin ... | |
| hsv | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend was laying with her face on my stomach, she was unaware she had hsv-1 but apparently ... A: The virus would have to "figure out a way" how to soak through intact, dry skin-- quite an ... | |
| genital herpes | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I first want to appollogize because english is not my first language so I will make some gramatical ... A: It depends on the type of blood test you had done for herpes. Generally, there are 4 types of ... | |
| genital herpes | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I first want to appollogize because english is not my first language so I will make some gramatical ... A: I'm sorry to hear of your symptoms. You mentioned that you and your boy friend were both tested for ... | |
| penis pimple | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: i have a serious problem.when i was 16 -17 i grow up some red round dots around the bottom(circle) ... A: The red round dots seem like they are normal variations. Without more information about where the ... | |
| Blisters | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: So today I woke up to two large red bumps on on my pelvis above my penis. They worried me to death ... A: Apply most, hot compresses to these bumps three to four times daily, 10-15 minutes each time. I ... | |
| STD Confirmed | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Doctor confirmed gonorrhea today after 3 years of misdiagnoses from other practitioners. Pls explain ... A: It is hard to believe that you were actually misdiagnosed for 3 years for gonorrhea from your health ... | |
| Herpes | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Mark I have no blisters and no open sores but in the last week my left side of my face only around ... A: Tingling and "funny feelings" may be a normal variations, or they may be due to a condition of the ... | |
| TRICHOMONAS | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with this disease a couple of weeks ago. I have only had sexual intercourse with my ... A: Trichomonas is a sexually transmitted protozoa, but it is possible to have it get transmitted ... | |
| What does PCR test of bloold result positive mean? | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have some question below, hope to have your response soon. If someone has PCR test of blood is ... A: "PCR" is a generic term for a type of medical testing technology-- the "polymerase chain reaction." ... | |
| warts question... | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently was having sex with my gf and noticed small clusters of white looking bumps around her ... A: Yes, they COULD BE, but without seeing them or examining your girl friend, it really is impossible ... | |
| STD | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: sir, 6 months back i had sex with a girl, [later on i came to know she was hiv infected ],using ... A: There is no way to know whether such an exposure has the potential of causing HIV, but it is NOT ... | |
| warts question... | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently was having sex with my gf and noticed small clusters of white looking bumps around her ... A: Yes, the small clusters of white bumps in fact could be warts (condyloma). Since your girl friend is ... | |
| gay blowjob | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: can i get infected with any disease from receiving a blowjob from these guy i had just met? am also ... A: Yes, you can get STDs from a blowjob: herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HPV (wart virus), HIV ... | |
| bumps on ya tip of penis | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: It is alot of little ones spreaded around only the tip of my penis. They don hurt or itch an they ... A: The tiny bumps may be due to lots of things, but herpes doesn't sound like one of them! Acute ... | |
| please answer this question | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: .(between march 10-14) saw cm of blood at bottom of cut n then bled. what if the blood was fresh n ... A: As the date of your stated scratches were in March, and this is now almost October, it sounds like ... | |
| please answer this question | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: .(between march 10-14) saw cm of blood at bottom of cut n then bled. what if the blood was fresh n ... A: Part of your question was not transmitted properly; this is all I received: ".(between march 10-14) ... | |
| about babys | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: im 17 years old and i have been masturbating almost every day for the past 3 years now.. i want to ... A: Absolutely not! Masturbation is good for your prostate gland, and it has absolutely not bad effects ... | |
| penis problems | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: i have been masturbating a lot and i have not had any sex with a female or male and i just notice ... A: The frequency of your jerking off is perfectly fine and should not contribute to any medical ... | |
| Chronic yeast problem | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I am a 37 years old, heterosexual male living in NYC. Since I was 18 years old I suffered from male ... A: I would question that you have a "chronic yeast" infection, since "antibiotic treatments" are ... | |
| Penis infection | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: i have noticed that some part of my penis head turned whitish/creamish in colour. and some parts of ... A: You did not tell me if you are uncircumcized (with foreskin) or circumcized (without foreskin) ... | |
| Odds of Having Genital Herpes? | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I was just reading about how most people who have genital herpes show no symptoms whatsoever. I went ... A: Sarah, Most people have been infected with herpes but have no signs or symptoms of an acute ... | |
| The doctor said i have urinary tract infection | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I had to go to the bathroom A LOT it would also burn my boyfriend an I have unprotected sex. I went ... A: It sounds like you were correctly diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The odorous discharge, ... | |
| Odds of Having Genital Herpes? | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I was just reading about how most people who have genital herpes show no symptoms whatsoever. I went ... A: Most people who read about diseases and conditions, including medical students and other health care ... | |
| Safe Sex with a partner with genital warts... | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend has genital warts, and we've been being safe with oral and manual stimulation but are ... A: She may have warts, but BOTH OF YOU probably have the virus that causes warts, human papillomavirus ... | |
| Oral Sex | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: .. I just wanted to check if one has had oral sex but indulged only in licking and sucking but the ... A: If the guy you had oral sex with was not wearing condoms, then it's impossible to "avoid" infections ... | |
| HIV, Chlamydia infection | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: 1 month ago I had protected sex with a prostitute. I did 2 times within 1 hour. After I ejaculated ... A: It is good you were treated effectively for chlamydia. Germs cause chlamydia, and if germs were ... | |
| Small, squishy cylinder comes out in ejaculate | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: Firstly, I know it isn't an STD because I'm still a virgin, but I have no clue where else to ask it. ... A: A guy's prostate is a spongy gland that produces prostatic fluids to mix with sperm and other ... | |
| valtrex and genital herpes | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: A coworker of mine, we'll call her Susan, had an outbreak once of genital herpes. It occured maybe ... A: If your friend truly had an outbreak of herpes, then even with chronic suppressive therapy, she is ... | |
| blisters on penis | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: hi im worried sick in january i got a red lump on penis blisters formed and they scabbed up went ... A: It definitely sound like you have recurrent herpes, but this is totally unrelated to HIV/AIDS. What ... | |
| Worried About Greenish Penile Discharge | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry for my English its not that well well I'm from Puerto Rico. And my question is I have ... A: Any type of discharge coming from your penis, except for cum from a recent ejaculation/sex, is cause ... | |
| HPV and Transmission of HPV | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a low risk of hpv. i dont have warts or anything, there is just problems on my cervix. my ... A: You have a lot of questions that I will try to answer, but a few things are unclear: You mentioned, ... | |
| Risk of STD? | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I visited a prostitute last night and I asked for a massage service plus hand job. She first ... A: If the sex worker did not have direct genital skin contact with your genitals, than you have ... | |
| Do I have Herpes???? | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I just got tested for all STD's including Aids and I was clean for everything but like an idiot The ... A: It does NOT sound like you have herpes, however it does not sound like you were treated correctly; ... | |
| Vaginal Viral Infections | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: Before 20 days I found a hard surface ( as it becomes after some cut dried up on skin ). After 5-6 ... A: With the limited information you have provided, the first thoughts that comes to my mind are human ... | |
| herpes | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: i have a bump in a un welcome place, it doesnt look like a blister, doesnt hurt like herpes, it isnt ... A: Danisha, Unfortunately, I cannot give you specific information about sending photos. Generally, if ... | |
| STDs | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Can a man get both endometriosis, if a women's cervix or vagina is infected, and bacteria vaginitis ... A: Endometriosis is a noninfectious condition in which bits of endometrial tissue grow outside of the ... | |
| Hi | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I get sperm run out of my cap too easily when i walk,and sleep. Can it be as a result of any ... A: I'm sorry, but I'm not following you too well. If you have an ABSOLUTELY CLEAR discharge from you ... | |
| last question | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: ok doc. i understand your reply. now my last & basicDO I NEED TO GET TESTED FOR hiv???? I HAD ... A: Karan, If you think you need to be tested for HIV, do so. In my medical opinion, you do NOT need ... | |
| warts | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: "hi i had a wart right by the opening of my anus it was removed last year its not visible but where ... A: Itching is merely nerve stimulation from something causin an irritation. It could be anything from ... | |
| regarding testing | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: i had sex with CSW on 22nd july 2009. i wore a condom but heard popping sound 3 times. when i ... A: Karan, I'm sorry, I can't answer your question, because I am unfamiliar with the types of tests that ... | |
| neck pain | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I had protected sex with a pros 3 months ago.but fellatio was unprotected and i had no open cut or ... A: A stiff neck has no direct relationship to HIV. I can't say whether or not you are HIV infected,but ... | |
| std | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: i slept with a prositute on holiday and used a condom but fell a sleep later and found the used ... A: If the person you had sex with had STDs that are resistant to drying, then it is possible for you to ... | |
| White Heads | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have bumps all over my penis on both sides on the bottom. They look like whiteheads and if I ... A: Without seeing the actual bumps, I cannot say what you may have or how to best deal with them. If ... | |
| STD risk | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I had sex with a prostitute last night. She gave me an oil massage and she was at the end rubbing ... A: It is very UNLIKELY that you acquired anything from the sex worker. Although it is possible, it is ... | |
| Re: Itchy red spots | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Hey Mark, I had unprotected sex almost three weeks ago. I have since been with another partner ... A: Were you wearing a condom during the time that "received oral?" The latex rubber may sometimes be ... | |
| sti and cancer concern | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: i had a potential sex exposure(oral and virginal) with a CSW on feb after that i have fever rush ... A: If you believe the tests conducted on you earlier-- for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C were ... | |
| Ingrown hair abscess STD I dont know! | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I found what looks like a big pimple or maybe an ingrown hair just below my vagina in the hair line. ... A: Hopefully you are using some type of contraceptive method to prevent you from getting pregnant. You ... | |
| Red sores/spots on penis | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: Profile:-I am 26 year old male, origin Indian, but currently in France, i am in relationship with a ... A: From your description, you may have a skin infection of the penis caused by a fungus or yeast. It is ... | |
| vaginal itching | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I have been experiencing an itchy feeling around my vaginal opening for about two and a half days ... A: It is highly likely that you may have a vaginal infection caused by yeast. Yeast in an unfortunate ... | |
| Chlamydia Return? | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: A month ago I was diagnosed with Chlamydia and received the single dose treatment. Yet I still have ... A: If you were truly diagnosed with "chlamydia" and not a "nonspecific cervicitis" that could be due to ... | |
| Nervous about Red Spots | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: About 4 weeks ago I had a sexual encounter with a stranger. I got what felt like rough oral sex. ... A: The red spots sound like minor irritation secondary to rubbing or sex without adequate lubrication. ... | |
| IS AM HAVING GENITAL HERPES | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: SIR, I HAD A SEX WITH A GIRL BEFORE TWO AND HALF YEARS BACK, I HAD 6 STUNTS IN TWO HOURS, WHICH I ... A: Without examining you and conducting tests, it is impossible to tell you with certainty that you had ... | |
| possible herpes | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: So here's my scenario: I'm a gay male, and always use protection when it comes to anal sex - but do ... A: Sorry to hear about your unfortunate experiences. It is yet another reason to NEVER, EVER go to the ... | |
| fishy smell and previous answer... | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: This question is directly concerned with the following answer you gave. ... A: Sorry to hear that you detect this fishy smell. Drops of urine contain nitrogen, and the smell you ... | |
| i think i have an STD | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: After masturbation and sex my discharge stays on the tip of my d*** is this a problem? I also ... A: Why wouldn't you wash your penis or at least urinate after having sex? Failing to wash off your ... | |
| vaginal yeast infection | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: My wife is twenty eight weeks pregnant and she just found out she has a yeast infection. Is it ok to ... A: As long as your wife is comfortable having sex, it is okay to do so, unless her Ob/Gyn says ... | |
| Penis "white heads" | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Sir, There are little tiny spots or i can white heads type(Don't know xactly)on my penis at the end ... A: Without actually seeing the "white heads" you describe, it is difficult to know what you might have. ... | |
| Small red lumps on base of penis | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm 22 and I have several redish dots on the base of my penis. Several on the top and several on the ... A: These red bumps appear to be molluscum contagiosum. They look like little waxy bumps, with a central ... | |
| Is this an STD?? | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: , I am a young man in my 20's and i had just recently had unprotected sex with a girl. I am ... A: You didn't mention whether you were circumcized or not. It is likely that you may have a skin ... | |
| Herpes?? Weird symptoms!!, please help i'm lost :( | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Ok so i've posted before and basically need some help as to what this could be. So i had an exposure ... A: Jordan, I've told you several times that it is NOT herpes. Your tossing out the chance that it could ... | |
| Herpes?? Weird symptoms!!, please help i'm lost :( | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Ok so i've posted before and basically need some help as to what this could be. So i had an exposure ... A: Jordan, Anxiety most definitely can cause many of the symptoms you are experiencing, including your ... | |
| Herpes?? Weird symptoms!!, please help i'm lost :( | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Ok so i've posted before and basically need some help as to what this could be. So i had an exposure ... A: I have addressed your concerns previously. In my opinion without seeing you or talking with you in ... | |
| warts on tongue | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: my friend (quite seriously, here) started getting bumps on her tongue recently. after a time, she ... A: Sorry to hear about your friend's warts. The bad news is her loss of insurance. She should see a ... | |
| Contract a STD? | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I used a public porta-pottie yesterday in LA. I had toilet paper already in my hand as I was peeing. ... A: You do sound nervous, but let me reassure you. MOST germs causing STDs are very susceptible to ... | |
| Chlamydia trachomatis/proctitis | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: here goes, In 2005 my girlfriend and I (now my wife) were diagnosed with chlamydia. We took our 7 ... A: Although you may have had an uncomplicated chlamydia or gonococcal infection earlier, the main cause ... | |
| Small white bump in vaginal area | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a very small, white bump on my labia (very close to my clitoris) that I just noticed in the ... A: I agree, it doesn't sound like a plugged follicle, but without actually seeing the area, it is ... | |
| sir | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I had this sort of infection one time.i had these white substance emerging around my balls and ... A: I am unfamiliar with the large number of fungal conditions that can affect the genitals, especially ... | |
| rash on scrotum | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: recently i have noticed a small red rash on the side of my testicles, doing a manual job obviously i ... A: Steven, It does not seem likely that any of your symptoms are due to sexually transmitted germs. ... | |
| Tingling/Red Scrotum, Tip of Penis is Red and pain - what is this? | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I am really hoping you can help me out. I've had an the following symptoms for several years now, ... A: Robert, Whatever the symptoms you have, they are not associated with STDs or HIV. Therefore you need ... | |
| Tingling/Red Scrotum, Tip of Penis is Red and pain - what is this? | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I am really hoping you can help me out. I've had an the following symptoms for several years now, ... A: You have a couple of things going on. First, the intense tingling sensation you have is absolutely a ... | |
| Syphillis 1:2 | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been tested for syphillis and the result is reactive 1:2, what does this mean and how soon ... A: Have you EVER in your life had syphilis? The test that is commonly given as a screening for ... | |
| Irregular raised area on Penis Glans | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 26 year old male, sexually active with a long term girlfriend. I'm uncircumsized and recently ... A: Jason, "A photograph is worth a thousand words!" If the bump is white, raised (but not peaked like a ... | |
| herpes infection. | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: 4 years ago I was having sex with my girl friend and felt some friction. After i noticed some skin ... A: I'm sorry this seems so trivial, but information is still absent/unclear, as can be seen by this ... | |
| Tiny Red bumps on the penis head | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently had unprotected oral sex with a woman on 08/03(last monday). On Wednesday(08/05) I ... A: It appears to be a skin irritation caused by "rough" sex, perhaps without adequate lubrication. Let ... | |
| Irregular raised area on Penis Glans | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 26 year old male, sexually active with a long term girlfriend. I'm uncircumsized and recently ... A: The bumps you describe sound like a normal skin variation that is frequently more obvious in ... | |
| herpes infection. | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: 4 years ago I was having sex with my girl friend and felt some friction. After i noticed some skin ... A: This situation occurred 4 YEARS AGO?? IgM antibody usually correlates highly with recent infection, ... | |
| hiv transmission | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: A woman I know was having her period. She went into the bathroom to change her pad. I believe she ... A: Menstrual blood can be rinsed off the hands with just water. Soap helps to degrease the oil and ... | |
| HIV risk from oral sex | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Mark, i had a situation with a woman who gave me a blow job 4 times, and twice on that situation, ... A: Oral sex is a very low (but not a "zero" risk) for HIV. Her HIV positivity is especially low risk ... | |
| 2 virgins | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been together for a couple of months now and we really love each other. We ... A: If both of your are "truly" virgins, meaning, absolutely no sex of any kind (oral, vaginal, anal, ... | |
| Masturbation | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: why do i have pain,burning and itching inside of my vagina,what disease or infection would i get if ... A: It is HIGHLY UNLIKELY that you acquired any STD from masturbation, irregardless of how much you may ... | |
| Dog Sex | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have had a dog lick me in my private parts and i released sperm. well a week later i started ... A: No sexually transmitted infections between a nonhuman animal, such as a dog, and a human, can occur, ... | |
| masturbation | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to get an infection from masturbation if your own semen came in contact with a wound ... A: Steve, The skin is somewhat like a desert, with dry areas of skin (like the forearm) far less ... | |
| Herpes!! Please help :( | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: i recently posted about my concerns ... A: Jordan, The photographs you have sent are NOT herpes. They reflect skin acne from common germs on ... | |
| masturbation | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to get an infection from masturbation if your own semen came in contact with a wound ... A: It is not possible to et an infection from your own semen. However, if you had too much friction ... | |
| Herpes or what??? Im getting no help from gp | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: Ok so i recently postedOk so i had an encounter about 14 weeks about with a girl and the condom had ... A: You should take what you read on other forums with a grain of salt, unless the forum is authored by ... | |
| Gonorrhea | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have been married for 11 years, I know for sure I haven't been with anyone other that my husband ... A: Gee, I know that such news is awful. First I would suggest that you speak with the doctor's office ... | |
| Herpes or what??? Im getting no help from gp | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Ok so i recently postedOk so i had an encounter about 14 weeks about with a girl and the condom had ... A: Jordan, You can find another doctor. I cannot determine what you have, and you have to trust the ... | |
| help | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: i am uncircumcised 25 year old male. i had unprotected sex about 1 month ago.ive noticed reddish ... A: You had sex with another person a month ago. Why would you be embarrassed to see a health care ... | |
| No symptoms. | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old female from Iowa. My boyfriend of two months told me three days ago he thinks he ... A: Why did boyfriend tell you that "he thinks he may have herpes?" Herpes is a fairly infectious virus, ... | |
| HERPES? OR WHAT ?? PLEASE HELP :(:( | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: Ok so i had an encounter about 14 weeks about with a girl and the condom had split during ... A: Jordan, Being young does not exclude you from having diabetes. Many young people are first diagnosed ... | |
| HERPES? OR WHAT ?? PLEASE HELP :(:( | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: Ok so i had an encounter about 14 weeks about with a girl and the condom had split during ... A: Jordan, The symptoms you hav are NOT have herpes or HIV, but your comments do sound like your are ... | |
| HERPES? OR WHAT ?? PLEASE HELP :(:( | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: Ok so i had an encounter about 14 weeks about with a girl and the condom had split during ... A: I can't tell you what is causing your symptoms, but I can tell you what ISN'T causing them: Your ... | |
| Weird red spot on penis | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: first of all thanks for taking the time to read and answer my question. Much appreciated. Well, I've ... A: Kale, Skin fungi are very common, and are frequently acquired from the environment-- warmth and ... | |
| Weird red spot on penis | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: first of all thanks for taking the time to read and answer my question. Much appreciated. Well, I've ... A: Without actually seeing the rash, it is difficult to tell for sure, exactly what you may have. It ... | |
| Semen Test report | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Please tell me whether this semen report is ok? or I need to take some medicine? Total Count: 85 ... A: Your question is above and beyond what is available on this site, and is beyond my knowledge base. ... | |
| skin infection caused by anal sex | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: please help me i am 19 yrs old and since 2 years am having this i dont know whether it is caused by ... A: Kenu, I'm sorry, but 1) medications should only be prescribed after an accurate diagnosis, which I ... | |
| skin infection caused by anal sex | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: please help me i am 19 yrs old and since 2 years am having this i dont know whether it is caused by ... A: The small bumps may be due to herpes, folliculitis, staph or strep, or other many other things. They ... | |
| candida | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a diabetic and a cancer survivor who had prednisone as part of chemotherapy treatment. When we ... A: Unfortunately, I need a bit more information to make sense of this. Your and your wive's age, health ... | |
| hiv risk | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: me and a guy were masturbating and he fingered me and i think he had pre cum on his finger/s am i at ... A: Hey Ryan, If his finger was covered with precum or cum that had HIV, then you are at risk, albeit ... | |
| Inflammation on tip of the skin of the penis | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: The tip of the skin of the pennis got inflamation and cuts. 1st occurance was 3 months back, after ... A: I don't think you need to remove the skin unless everything swells so tight that you can't retract ... | |
| health | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: i am 13 years old i have been having unprotected sex with boys my other dont know shoul i tell her ... A: There is nothing I can do to help you other than what I've already advised. You may confide in a ... | |
| health | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: i am 13 years old i have been having unprotected sex with boys my other dont know shoul i tell her ... A: Briana, Of course you can quit. If you need help, ask your parents, grandparents, or other older ... | |
| std. | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: age- 20 location- central IL I was molested when I was 7, for the course of about 5 months, I am now ... A: Christine, Now is the time for you to find a knowledgeable and sensitive gynecologist or women's ... | |
| red, itchy, raised areas on my penis head | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: please help please please...okay, about 4-6 weeks ago, i began itching on my legs, around my waist ... A: You may have scabies, another skin parasite that can cause a very intense itchy, red rash, sometimes ... | |
| health | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: i am 13 years old i have been having unprotected sex with boys my other dont know shoul i tell her ... A: Once you tell something to someone, you can never "un-tell" them what you told them. The reputation ... | |
| urine chlamydia | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Mark Behar, Recently I had a test done on my urine to check if there is infection (I didn't see a ... A: White blood cells (WBCs) are an indirect but very accurate indicator for infection in men's lower ... | |
| Herpes Testing and Results | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: my name is Shena, I am a 26 year old female living in New York City. I am single and I have ... A: Although it seems like you increased your antibody level 2-3x (0.06 to 0.17), it is not thought to ... | |
| herpes | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I do not participate in to many high risk activities for stds, however I did have a condom break on ... A: It sounds like you could have an itchy rash from poison ivy, or perhaps jock itch (from the ... | |
| vulva itching | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently had sex for the first time without using protection, I have taken the pill and am waiting ... A: A red, itchy, sore, vulva (external lips and opening of the vagina) is frequently due to a yeast ... | |
| Constant Tingling in Testicles | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Here's my Story. I received unprotected Oral Sex from a woman some time ago and about 5 months ... A: The signs and symptoms you are experiencing have absolutely NOTHING to do with herpes. You didn't ... | |
| I need some help... | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: hey i need some help so me and my girlfriend want to have sex but were both afraid of something ... A: Binh, If you and your partner are totally without any infections, then it is impossible for either ... | |
| I need some help... | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: hey i need some help so me and my girlfriend want to have sex but were both afraid of something ... A: Since you both live in the US, you may wish to look in a phone book for the nearest Planned ... | |
| Painful, Sore, Bumpy Rash... Herpes?? | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: hey i had unprotected sexwith a guy on the saturday then on the monday started to get painfull wen i ... A: I'm sorry the doctor didn't examine you carefully. However, the clinical syndrome you describe does ... | |
| raised white mark on penis head | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a white mark on my penis, im worried about. Its about 8 to 10mm across painless but raised ... A: which clearly demonstrates infection by HPV, the wart virus. You may need to seek the services of a ... | |
| Genital Warts | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Last weekend my husband noticed strange bumps on his pubis (right above his penis). I looked and saw ... A: Warts are caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). The body's immune system cannot easily detect the ... | |
| HI GOT FINGERED BY GUY hiv RISK | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: PLEASE HELP i got fingered by a guy via my butt, HE HAD SOME PRE CUM ON HIS FINGERS did not realise ... A: Linda, I am NOT a medical scientist in HIV, and do not keep up with the studies or statistics that ... | |
| Yeast infections and passing it during sex | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I am 17 and have a yeast infection. I have been treating it for 3 days and the only symptoms I ... A: Vaginal yeast is not a sexually transmitted condition, although the fungus responsible for yeast, ... | |
| STD Transmission Question | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I had someone perform oral sex on me while I masturbated them. There were no outward signs of an ... A: The chances of catching something is low, but not zero. If the person who sucked you off had an ... | |
| HI GOT FINGERED BY GUY hiv RISK | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: PLEASE HELP i got fingered by a guy via my butt, HE HAD SOME PRE CUM ON HIS FINGERS did not realise ... A: Is there a risk? Yes, but it is very, very low. Precum is a bodily fluid that can be contaminated ... | |
| vagina licking | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: chinese ppl have always regarded cunnilingus as an excellent way to absorb elixir(female sexual ... A: There are no physical health benefits to eating or injesting female sexual secretions or male sexual ... | |
| Herpes/HPV transmission | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I have tested positive for HPV but dont have any visible warts (only had once several years ago) ... A: Are you concerned about transmission of human papillomavirus (HPV) or herpes simplex (herpes, HSV)? ... | |
| chances of infection.. | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: i once had drunken fully protected oral sex (only oral) with a sex worker. i would hazard a guess ... A: Let me see if I have this straight. We all know (unless living in a cave and not aware of common ... | |
| rash on the penis | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I keep on getting a small rash on my penis. It kinda of looks like a ringworn but it doesn't itch. ... A: You haven't given me enough information about yourself, your sexual practices, or this actual ... | |
| Small itchy red spots on penis | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I appreciate you taking time to help me out - I'm an 18 year old male who lives in the United ... A: Kel, You have a skin infection causing folliculitis, inflammation of hair follicles. The probably ... | |
| sore testicles and frequent urination | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: 6 months ago I had sex with a girl. We used a condom but when I pulled out the condom was missing ... A: You could have had a subclinical (no obvious signs or symptoms) chlamydial infection, that could ... | |
| sexually transmitted diseases | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently got diagnosed for a second time in three months with chlamydia. Im so afraid to catch ... A: Sorry to hear about your chlamydia infection. It is a sexually transmitted infection as you know, ... | |
| chlamydia without symptoms | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a boyfriend and usually we have unprotected sex. So far I do not have any abnormal symptoms. ... A: Helen, 1) Cervical tests are more accurate than urine tests in women. If you do a urine test, it ... | |
| What could it be? | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I am asking a question for my fiance because he has been shipped out for more Army training. He is ... A: It is difficult to address a health problem from your partner, who isn't able to answer questions ... | |
| purple spots in the mouth | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I woke up two days ago and notice a purple spot inside my mouth in the jaw area...two days ago my ... A: The purple spot inside your mouth is probably from a mild traumatic event-- like biting your cheek-- ... | |
| Sensitive Red Area of Shaft of Penis - not herpes? | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Over the past two years I have been having trouble with the skin on my penis. There is a spot - ... A: Sorry to hear about this skin sensitivity. Does it help (less skin irritation) to use a lubricant ... | |
| risk | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: i had touched a guys pe nis and touched his semen with my finger and wiped it off but there ... A: Your risk of getting HIV is really, REALLY small. I would stop worrying about it. Virus, if present, ... | |
| Painless white spot. | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have discovered a painless and a non itiching small white spot at the left corner under my ... A: Does this small white spot wash away with gentle rubbing in the bath or shower? How big is it? ... | |
| chlamydia without symptoms | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a boyfriend and usually we have unprotected sex. So far I do not have any abnormal symptoms. ... A: Chlamydia can infect the throat, the cervix, the anus, the urethra (usually the penis in men), the | |