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Men's health Questions

Am I at risks of STDs? Hi I had multiple sexual partners during the last year and a few of them are sex workers. On all occasions, I used condoms for both vaginal penetration and oral sex, but not protected for hand jobs(mutual). If I'm with a sex worker, I only spent a few minutes inside her genital and never cum inside just to reduce the chance of breaking the condom, etc. My last encounter was with a sex worker 5 days ago. After 3 days later, I started to have a flu-like symptoms and I had a clear penile discharge after masturbation(not always and I might have them before, but just started to notice them due to my paranoia after the research about symptoms online). It's also worth mentioning that I went out 2 nights in a row(in cold and rainy weather) and get drunk after the last encounter and had very little sleep(which might lead to a common cold/flu?). What I would like to know is that could those symptoms be due to STDs, and if they are what kind of tests should I get? To be perfectly honest, I wouldn't worry too much about anything else apart from HIV, considering my actions which lead to this situation. So, I would also like to know what would be the chances of me catching HIV from those encounters. Thanks

Vasectomy I had a vasectomy about 3 months ago with no initial problems. However when I last had intercourse with my wife (today) I noticed quite a large amount of a browny in appearance substance (blood I assumed) in my semen. Obviously a little concerned as this has never happened before.

erection/ sex drive I have a serious issue with my erection which is affecting my marriage. When my wife and i have sex i only go hard enough to have sex but not to penetrate her fully, it the same with oral sex when i only go to a semi erection and its really getting her and me down as she thinks she doesnt turn me on. I also dont last very long (as in 2-3 minutes) So she gets that 30 seconds of my penis bulging when im orgasming which she loves but that is all i can give her. Then id love to do it again after but it can take me an hour to recover. I have had the same problem since i started having sex and this as come to a point where iv now discussed with my wife and she as admitted its really getting her down and close to ending our marriage. I have looked on various websites regarding tablets but dont know which ones to trust. All i want to do is make my wife happy in bed and i cant with me coming prematurely and not getting fully hard until climax and then just going straight flat after so not being able to do it again to please her and me. I love her more than anything and it isnt that she doesnt turn me on or im not confident. I have looked on various websites and im not overweight, i dont smoke, rarely drink and am healthy so dont know why i cant be normal. I dont want to dissapoint her anymore, I dont know where or what to turn to for the best

std/hiv I foolishly had oral ( her to me) sex and vaginal sex ,protected, with an escort,( local,british) we also kissed, this happened last week and i am at my wits end that i have ruined my life it will never happen again...

Non-existant sex drive - could I be asexual or need treatment? I've never been in a relationship and have never, even as a teenager, been interested in sex. I have literally no sex drive and find it really hard to relate to those around me who seem so obsessed with sex. It's really starting to depress me because I feel pressured by the world to not be single and want sex. Having read about asexuality online some of the descriptions fit. I do long for close relationships with others and 'fall for' people but I have no drive for sex at all. Is this a normal thing that some people are just like, or is there something wrong that might need treating? (Not sure what details you need in order to help advise so if there is anything missing please ask) Thanks

erectile problem i masterbate to porn quiet alot at least once a day and come times more, it seems more of a habit than necesity. in the last month or two i struggle to get an erection during masterbation, and when i was with my partner i would stay hard while doing physical activity, but as soon as that stimulus would stop i would lose the erection. i also dont seem to be noticing waking up with an erection. the glands up the tip of the penis seem to be a little firm on the left side. i am 30 and concerned that i have erectile dysfunction, is this the case or just a case of desensitisation by too much masterbation. many thanks

Sexual health Hello Sir/Madam I am writing to you today to discuss a problem I’ve had for a very long time and need to find a long term solution for. I have had problems with keeping an erect penis since I can remember, I can get an erection, but this only lasts a few seconds and then I go soft again. I noticed this problem first when I was 21 and tried sex for the first time. It happened on every occasion so I went to the doctor thinking that I had ED and he said that I was either too anxious or nervous so he gave me some Viagra to try hoping that would solve the issue and regulate my body. I took half a pill of Viagra and it worked and solved the problem. However when the Viagra prescription ran out the problem returned almost straight away, I then went to a sexual health doctor who said that I was not impotent and that maybe the problem was psychological. I later remembered that when I was 14 I had an accident, I was erect one night and I got up in the middle of the night and collided against something very hard, the collision was right on my penis and I heard a 'crack' noise. I noticed the next day that I had some marks at the shaft of my penis and that maybe I had damaged something that will get better soon although I was too young at the time and didn’t think anything of it. I later noticed that I still have those marks on the shaft of my penis even now. I feel that the problem that I have is not impotence or ED as I can get an erection easily and get strong nocturnal erections sometimes but I can’t hold it more then a few seconds. However I feel the accident that I had is the reason why I cannot maintain an erection and that I suspect that I either have a venous leak and one of my veins in my penis has been permanently damaged. Having said that when I took Viagra I was very hard for a long time and it definitely does the trick. I don’t want to think about a penile operation as I have found out that they are very costly and sometimes the desired result is not achieved. I however fear what a long term use of Viagra will have on my body as I am only 29. I don’t know what to do and this problem has destroyed my sex life since I can remember. I hope you can advice me on what would be best for me in the long run, Viagra or maybe an herbal alternative? Your help will be much appreciated doctor. Kind regards **

Complications of hernia operation as baby I was born 4 weeks premature and at the age of around 6 months suffered from a ruptured hernia which was operated on it. I was told there were complications during this procedure, however, I'm not fully sure what they were and would like to explanation and advice. I am now in my early twenties and my left testicle seems perfectly healthy however, my right one is tiny in size and is very high (never 'dropped' at puberty). This testicle also feels different when it is touched compared to the other. Is this testicle dead, or just affected by the operation in some way? Could you explain what is likely to be case? What our the consequences of this in terms of sperm count, testosterone etc? Also it looks slightly odd having one testicle so small and high and can be uncomfortable at times. Is there anything that can be done? Thanks.

penis slight swelling and iritation at end of penis

HIV Risk infection - question Good afternoon, I did something really stupid about two weeks ago and am really worried right now. I did a little bit of dipping with a man in his 40s without a condom. The facts are below. I would appreciate if you could tell me your views on the actual risk I took. - I am 26 yrs old and circumsized, - I have penetrated him about 4 times, all in all for less than 1 minutes, - I have asked him if he was clear, afterwards and he replied 'Yeah, I am... are you?' - I was negative before this incident - I know that, - there was no blood or rectal secretions on my penis as far as I could see and feel, - There was a swimming pool where we were, and I jumped in there afterwards to 'clean' myself and my penis - hoping chloring would help, - I have never had any STD before, and after 1.5 weeks, it doesn't look like I have caught any STD like herpes, or syphilis - I have read about symptoms online... even though I had sex several times with one of my ex-girlfriend who had a bit of herpes at some point. I know that even if someone tells you that he is negative, it doesn't mean that he is, hence my worry. My question is more about the actual risk behind dipping while you are the insertive partner with a man who says he is negative. If we pretend for a second that he is positive, what are the risks from such a 'brief' penetration? Thanks a lot for your feedback in advance.

Lump in Scrotum I'm 47 have got a lump at the bottom of my right testicle when being examined you can not feel all the way round the lump so I have had some really concerning views on it. I have had an ultra scan and it shows the lump 1.8cm not connected to the testicle. My specialist stated at first went through the whole speach about testicular cancer (had that twice now so well versed in what can happen), which was disappointing as I told him mid sentence I had a scan at it showed the lump not physically connected. He then changed mood to not a cancerous lump he never had my scans images with him. We then discussed where we go from here he inofrmed me removal would include the testicle when it gets more uncomfortable. I'm now a bit paranoid about my lump and feel it should not be there and to have it removed, I appreciate the view of not being able to have kids, not a real issue have two young adults and do not intend having more. Can I request a removal of the lump and testicle would appreaciate your thoughts. As the lump is engulfing my well being and is uncomfortable at times and is always there.

Penis problem Have a smelly penis with some sort of white growth....also small white dots round the helmet.

Confused and worried Can anyone help me? 16 weeks ago I am pretty sure I had some unprotected sexual contact with a lapdancer (I was very drunk - no excuse for behaviour though). Had tests at 10 days all neg. 4 weeks for hiv. 12 weeks for hiv, hep b & C. 15 weeks hiv, syph and hep c - all neg. esr, crp and liver function bloods at 4 & 15 weeks - all normal. Had hep b booster 10 days. Already had hep b vacc, level was tested and ok for cover (1,000mlu/ml) After 10 days developed burning sensation in neck forearms and lower leg. Also had pins and needles. Was obviously very stressed and anxious. From about 5 weeks on burning got very intense moved into fingers and feet and palms felt like I was holding hot coals, also had numb hands at night sometimes both at same time. Also had all the usual anxiety/ stress symptoms. Disappeared around about 12 weeks - came back briefly. Still have the odd minor sensation on and off and numb hands at night (not as much as before) At 14 weeks started to notice soft pale stools and started to get very weak with sore muscles and joints ( felt a bit like this anyway from stress. had blood tests and hiv,hepc and syph at 15 weeks since then i.e this last week started to feel worse and worse. Cannot function so sore and weak. Sore abdomen esp right side, feels itchy over this area and "full" feeling. Stools not so light now but am having 5 or 6 bowel movements a day and frequent urination. Talked to own doctor re all this. I am worried re hep he says not hep. He thinks more an anxiety issue (IBS etc) or some other bowel problems. Sorry for long history but don't think I can cope much longer , feel so bad I really hope someone can shed some light on this Many thanks

tetralysal 300 and chlamydia A sexual partner, after an annual check up, tells me she has chlamydia. When I had unprotected intercourse with her I had been taking for 4 weeks, and still am taking, tetralysal 300 for acne rosacea, one capsule a day. Would this have protected me from catching Chlamydia? I have read it is prescribed for treating chlamydia so if I continue taking it, and upping the dosage, would this clear it?

penisrea I was having sex with my girlfriend. i was in the doggystyle position and it was uncomfortable for me (reall tight around my uretha) then when i ejaculated i felt a slight pain and then all was ok. when i pulled out i noticed there was blood in my semen. However since i have been for a wee and not painful no blood. just when i brush my fingers up and down my urethra i can feel the point where the pain was as it tingles like its been cut. should i be worried?

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