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The Science Behind Double Dipping
If we were stranded on a deserted island and could only watch one TV show (because all deserted islands have televisions) it would have to be Mythbusters. They make the science nerd come out in us full force — especially in this recent episode where the science behind double dipping is finally tested once and for all.
One of the most remembered TV moments is the above clip where Seinfeld's, George Costanza *gasp* double dips his chip. Even if you've seen it before, hit play and take a quick refresher, because it's still just as shocking and funny as it was
the first hundred times we saw it on YouTube the first time it aired on TV.
The Mythbusters team went all out on a recent episode and put the great double dip debate to rest with a side of science. Sure they did a few straight forward double dipping tests, but then they really put the phrase, "It's like putting the whole bowl in your mouth," to the test by swishing "test salsa" around in their mouths and then mixing it back into the dip for testing.
If you skip ahead in the video above to minute 4:17, you can see first hand the results in their experiment. The long and the short of it is as follows: The actual salsa itself contained far more bacteria than their mouth, but unless your gargling with the salsa and spitting it back in the bowl (which if that's the case, chances are you're not invited to many social situations to begin with), you're safe from contaminating others with your germs when it comes to double dipping.
Related: Tip: Turn Leftover Soup into a Dip
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Very cool! But no, it won't go away. You'll still gross people out if you try to double dip.
Nothing will change for us. We double- and triple- dip when it's a gathering of family or close friends (always have, always will), and try to restrain ourselves in groups that we suspect might be more paranoid.
Eh, I watched the show once, and while the science is interesting, the hosts just grated me. Doesn't anyone else just want to smack the pompous beret and glasses right off their heads?
The problem really isn't the bacteria but instead viral infections and they didn't test for that, I wouldn't want a little kid to dip after someone with herpes double dipped. Sure its not going to kill you but really, keep your germs to yourself.
@ akay- Totally. More than anything, though, I just hate the awful, overblown TV-ness of it and the obnoxious announcer and terrible camerawork and stupid hype and ugh television.
The show Food Detectives also covered this last year, with similar results: http://www.foodnetwork.com/food-detectives/double-dippers/index.html
(it's not loading for me, but maybe it will for you.)
As for the Food Detectives show, the first season was more scientific--and just as entertaining--as Mythbusters. Fewer explosions, though.
we are confirmed mythbusters fans in our house. and we double-dip.
Double-dipping is still not okay.
What if partially chewed stuff from someone's mouth gets on the chip on the first bite, and is then transfered into the bowl on the second dip?
What if you're eating with smokers, and you get a little somethin' somethin' from their grungy smoker mouth?
Basically, if you wouldn't give the people you're eating with some deep, exploratory kisses, you probably don't want to eat the double-dipped dip.
Unapologetic double-dipper here! In my own home...
@ heather77, you seem to have quite an active imagination.
I doubble dip for sure, I don't know about you guys but I don't slobber all over my chips before i dip them, you are probably getting way more germs from the comunity chip bowl that everyones dirty hands have been rooting around in. just sayin.
@kchoun8: I am definitely more concerned about all those hands than any double dippers, especially since not everyone washes their hands after sneezing, coughing, or using the bathroom.
That's where the chip tongs come in handy. And frequent handwashing.
(1) I enjoy Mythbusters but I wouldn't say that their results "prove" anything. Maybe "suggest"... never "prove."
(2) I love to double-dip and I really think that appetizer plates are the best solution for this social issue.
I try not to double dip in front of others, as a courtesy; but I really could not care less if anyone else does.
Unless, of course, they're hacking, coughing, obviously sick, in which case I wouldn't be sharing food with them.
hahah this comment thread makes me want to (1) watch television (2) double dip (3) give someone deep, exploratory kisses. live it up!
You have GOT to be kidding.
I don't actually use chip tongs. But I do wash my hands frequently. And I don't double dip ;-)
I'm with you on the desert island, though ;)
I admit it! I double dip.
LOVE Jamie and Adam, and their youngster sidekicks, Kari, Grant and Tori. You can tell they love their jobs, and they get to have fun.
I wish I *hearted* my job that much!
This episode was awesome. SLIGHT crush on Grant. Just sayin'.
Sneaky personal rule: If you use the other end of the chip or veggie stick, it's not really double-dipping.
My family's solution to the germ-ridden chip issue: eat what you touch, no rooting around in the bowl.
@natomaton-- that's my sneaky personal rule, too!
But, really, I don't care about double-dipping. I just don't do it if others will be freaked out.
We're too freakin' germ phobic in the US nowadays. When I was in Japan everyone visiting a temple drank from the same water ladle. No biggie. Even when I went to church here as a kid we all drank from the same communion cup (do they still do that?). No one died.
My friend's baby (18 months) LOVES to dip.
And then suck the dip/sauce/guac off the chip/veggie/whatever and then put it back on the platter.
Somehow, repulsively, we are all ok with this. And I have seen almost all of our adult friends "finish off" her partially used chips.
Super gross. Imagine if an adult did this?
Hopefully, the lovely tot has a "Don't Touch Baby" sign firmly attached.
Love mythbusters - they also tested the "5-second rule" a while back which was also awesome!
I don't mind double-dippers, especially when I am with close friends and/or family. I think when it comes to exposure to germs, people fixate on stuff like double dipping but then eat with their hands after coming off the subway or from work with tons of other people.
I was at the farmers' market yesterday and a mom was letting her visibly sick (with a runny nose) toddler play in the bin of chestnuts. I know they will probably be cooked before anyone eats them, but that just goes to show that you never know what you're being exposed to.
Most germs aren't going to kill you, but wash your hands!
@geekgirl The Japanese are just as freaked about germs. They go around wearing surgical masks during cold and flu seasons and the swine flu uproar has them putting antibacterial hand soap all over the place. The ladles people drink from at temples aren't supposed to touch their lips as the water is part of a purification ritual at the shrines, not for thirst. I would wager anything that we won't be seeing people at temples sharing ladles this year.
People do worry too much about germs these days, but that's no reason for others to act in an unsanitary fashion.
Mythbusters lost me on their Hindenberg episode several years back. Really, they just like to blow things up. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but what they are doing is not controlled experimentation.
That said, I'm with Orchid64. If you are going to worry about something like double dipping, you should never touch anything in a public place without disinfecting your hands before eating. And exactly how do you get out of the bathroom after washing your hands?
We just do like our salsa and guacamole loving cousins in Mexico and put out each bowl of dip with a small spoon for putting stuff on your chip or cracker.
Then nobody dips at all, not even once.
I always try to make sure that what I put out at parties to dip is small enough to get in your mouth in one go - then double-dipping isn't an issue - just chop your crudites smaller! - its those big triangular tortilla chips that cause the problems!!
I'm really not that fussy about "hygiene issues" such as double dipping etc (although I do object to grubby little children grabbing handfuls of food I've put out before dropping half of it - that's more a question of the parents not respecting the effort I've put in to make things nice for everyone though). And I have one of the best immune systems of anyone I know - me getting sick is practically unheard of.
So I figure everyone should lighten up, share a few mild germs here and there, build your immune systems, and those of your kids. And I'll remain convinced that the rise in allergies and etc is due to people being too paranoid about childhood exposure - I ate worms when I was little, the only food allergy I ever had was to the artificial, and I believe now banned, food colouring tartrazine.


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Statistically MSM are at a significantly higher risk of HIV. HIV testing is recommended every 3 to 6 months. The Doctor will recommend different HIV tests depending on the time of exposure.
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Hi doc. Can you give a rough idea of the cost for standard STD screening at your clinic? Much appreciated. Thanks, and cheers.
I have a whitish discharge in penis but I have to milk it in order for it to show, I don't feel any pain when I urinate. Is this any sign of something?
Can you tell me what testing you perform for Lymphogranuloma venereum. I think I may have it.
I would like to know how do i go about to get STD screening at your clinic? How fast can i get the result?
Hi Dr Tan, I got tested today for STDs from a doctor who I told was gay. He only took bloods and a urine sample. In the past, other doctors have taken a throat and sometimes anal swab. How accurate is a urine test? I'm worried that the STD check up may not be that thorough because he didn't take at least a throat swab. Thanks for your help
Hi Doctor,
I(male)had an exposure with a sex worker(csw)in mid july this year in kuala lumpur, i had protected vaginal and anal sex, but had unprotected oral sex performed on me for about 2 mins. At the end of the session my condom broke, i withdrew, maybe i was in for about 5 to 10 seconds, i immedietly washed my private part and went home. After about 4 1/2 weeks i started having stiff neck muscles only at the back, not constant, i started thinking of the episode i had in july, started to freak out, slowly i noticed my mouth was abit sore, didnt have a fever, no flu, there were like white lines on my tongue and it looked a bit more cut up..there was also small white bumps around my inner cheeks.. i had a home hiv test exactly at 5 weeks negative, the thing is when i occupy myself the symptoms seem to go away abit.. tongue looks better, at week six there was no more neck stifness. tongue better sometimes, i noticed to small 1-2 mm bumps ,pinkish, almost unnoticable lateral to the uretheral openning was really freaked out, did another hiv home test at exactly 7 weeks-negative. felt much better still had inner cheeks and tongue problem, the very small bumps were still there, then at 52 days went to GP he examined me and said everything looked fine, had hiv ab/ag combo test where they also use p24 antigen did it at gribbles well respected in malaysia, results came back non reactive. did Shyphilis,Clhamydia,Hsv 1 and 2 all came back neagtive except for Herpes type 1, he said thats causing my symptoms in the mouth. was prescribed blue tablets with a triangle on it. he said its for herpes. took medication felt better, the spots in my tongue decreased but remained right at the tip. still not satified i saw specialist in kl, told me the same thing no problem told to get tested for hiv at 3 and 6 months, then i noticed small red bumps under my tongue. got really freaked out, today (62 days)i looked up a clinic in singapore named SHIM STD Clinic in Bedok Singapore, Dr examined me looked at the bumps says doesnt look like anything bad. he gave the full std package test which cost $497 and gave me Human Papillomavirus Vaccine jab brand name GARDASIL, this cost $195 total $692, i have to take another 2 jabs.
1. What can u say about the test results?
2. The combo ab/ag test is accurate at 52 days?Reliable?
3. How long does oral hsv 1 initial symptoms last?
4. If the HIV test comes back negative after 62 days in SHIM CLINIC singapore, is it conclusive?
Sorry for the long story Dr, im very anxious, its on my mind 24 hrs… Please help.Will be getting my results by next tuesday or wednesday. thanks.
Thank You Dr, I will try.
Hi Dr,
I just a couple of day back I had my first unprotected hand-job provided by a masseuse which STD/HIV status is unknown, during this time we kissed briefly but no tongue involved, and I engage in a light petting such as kissing her chest area. She cleaned up with a towel by wiping it over my genital area.
For the past few days, I am full of anxiety and cannot sleep and searching for positive cases of STD/HIV infection from my above case.
I am not sure if I am overreacting due to quilt as I have a beloved girlfriend, the idea of me infecting her with these set of diseases is just too overwhelming for me to accept.
Can you advice if I should go for a full screen in 1 to 3 months.
Can you advice if I should stop all sexual activities until the test result publish.
Appreciate any advice, thanks in advance
Hi doctors, i am from Singapore Here is my problem, I was in Shanghai last week for business. i went to a authentic Chinese massage parlour. The female masseur massage me with oil. everything was very normal.. However, towards the end when she was massaging/rubbing with oil on my inner thigh & brush through my groin sometimes, she didn't used much strength, its just rubbing oil on my inner thigh, brushing through my groin area, knee etc. Well being a man, i naturally felt aroused & my penis was erected after a short while BUT without any ill intentions in mind. The next thing i know was i actually ejaculated into the DISPOSABLE BOXER shorts that i was wearing RIGHT FROM THE START and THROUGHOUT provided by them. I quickly used the towel that was covering my upper body to cover my private part (i was still wearing the disposable boxer short with my sperm on it) & told her to stop & i rush quickly to the toilet to wash up. There are absolutely nothing else. She was fully dressed. I did not touch her at all. No HJ, **, no penetrative sexual intercourse at all. Its just an accident.
I told my wife about the incident & she just laughed it off & said its nothing & probably because i have not been ejaculating for the pass 2 weeks before i set off to Shanghai, that's why i feel easily aroused when the masseur was massaging my inner thigh. I also went to my family doctor & my dermatologist and both of them told me its was really nothing to worry about at all and its was a ZERO risk incident. No Testing require.
My questions are, 1) Do i need to worry about any HIV/STD virus/germs/bacterial that are on the DISPOSABLE BOXER SHORT that i was wearing & that towel that i used to cover my private part 2) Basically, if there were NO HJ,** & NO penetrative sexual intercourse involve right, i should not worry about the anything right? The masseur did not even touched my scrotum & penis with her bare hands. 3) is massage safe?? Can i catch anything from the massage place?
Thank you very much Dr Tan. Have a good holiday.
Hi Dr Tan,
sorry to bother you again. You said that i do not need any STD testing at all right. That's to say your conclusion on my "massage incident" in Shanghai is still like what you said in the earlier post "Your risk of catching anything at all is absolutely zero". Is that So??
Thank you very much & hope i am able to forget this stupid incident.
Hey doc I had some encounters with commercial sex workers though vaginal sex were all protected. I did receive unprotected oral a while back (most recent was 2 weeks but that was protected oral – 3 – 4 weeks ago had unprotected oral)
Anyway this morning I went to shower and I felt a bit of pain when washing my penis so I am uncircumcised and flipped my foreskin out to see the inside and saw some small clusters of blister-like white sores/blisters. It's kind of tender when i rub the foreskin but i have no pain when urinating.
How much does it costs to test for STD? based on this alone is it likely to be syphillis/herpes?
Hi Dr Tan,
I would like to know, how is mycoplasma genitallium tested for men? And how reliable is the test? I read that currently there's new test kits from the US for this infection and they are very accurate. I have prostatitis, which I suspect is caused by the mycoplasma infection. Previous test for bacterial infection from urine and semen culture tests have been negative for bacterial infection. May I also know how much is the costs for testing mycoplasma genitallium infection at your clinic? Thank you.
Hi Dr Tan,
Just wish to know more abt the PCR urine test for both chlamydia & gonorrhea. Read from your website that only urine is needed & it's very accurate. Is that so?? You don't have to insert a small stick into our pee hole? Just urine?
Dr. Tan,
A few month back I had unprotected sex one time with a working girls. The next day I began to have testicular pain and discomfort during urination. Believing the I had an STD I decided to self medicate with some left over amoxicillin that I had with me. Well low and behold the amoxicillin did not work as the symptoms became worst. For 3 weeks I dealt with the discomfort until I could no longer take the pain. I went to see my family doctor who treated me with Zithromax 1 gram and cetraxfone shot. After my treatment I felt slightly better, however symptoms began reocurring only this time it was painful urination and pelvic pain. Long story short….I went to a urologist who diagnosed me with Prostatits. I have prescribed numerous antibiotics (Bactrim, Doxycycline, Levaquin, and Augmentin) and nothing has worked. With that said my questions are:
1.Could I have a Chlamydia or Gonnohrea infection of the prostate? If so, would it be contagious?
2.I have had 3 urine cultures done at various doctors. All the tests came back clean. Can std's avoid dectection in urine cultures if limited to the prostate?
3.How accurate are your STD tests if a person is on antibiotics?
Thanks for your advice.
Hi Dr Tan,
I had unprotected sex with my ex. Our last encounter happend 1.5 – 2 year ago. i am worry that i might have contacted with HIV. Should i go for HIV rapid test? How much does it cost for the test? How long will HIV syptoms appear on a person? Pls advise.
Rgrds, Worry
Hello Doc.
I had an encounter with a woman about five days ago that involved kissing mutual oral and sex. I was wearing a condom, but it broke and I was inside of her for a few seconds before she stopped. I have been worried because I have always been faithful to my wife at home, until this one time, and definitely last time. I do not have any discharge and no pain while peeing. Sometimes when I get to thinking about it my balls are slightly achey, but while I'm working and not thinking about it, then nothing at all. What is your insight on my mistake? What test would you recommend?
Hi Dr Tan,
I am worried about contacting syphillis. I had protected sex but unprotected oral with a CSW 9 weeks back. I saw from your page that tests for these are There are 2 tests for this STD. They are called VDRL and TPHA. Can you advise when i should get these done? Would they be accurate now? Also, your clinic offers a rapid finger prick syphillis test? is that the VDRL test ? Can you comment on the accuracy of these tests please? Is one better than the other? why do you advise both to be done?
Sorry for the many questions. Thank you in advance for your kind advice.
Hi Sir,
How much does it cost to test for ureaplasma, mycoplasma and prostatitis (bacterial)? I have been diagnosed with NSU recently by a gram stain test, pus cells count was 10 to 19. My last sexual encounter was in September end, it was protected vaginal sex but unprotected oral sex.
9 days after that encounter, I went to do a full STD checkup, that includes PCR for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, blood test for herpes 1 and 2, blood test for syphilis and also for HIV. All came back negative. I know for herpes, syphilis and HIV, a blood test isn't accurate post exposure after 9 days, that leaves only the PCR test accurate (which was negative for both chlamydia and gonorrhea), so I decided to wait for a longer time period before embarking on blood testes again.
One week after I went for the check up, I felt a cold numb chilly feeling in my groin area after masturbating at night. It was especially serious around the perineum area that I couldn't sleep, it sort of went away after I took a warm shower. The next morning, I decided to ejaculate again to see if the symptom will come back, it did and this time, I felt like I was sitting on a lump in my perineum the whole day at work. I started worrying that it was herpes but I can't confirm till 8 weeks post exposure to take the test again.
I visited a GP that day regarding the swollen perineum, he instantly said it was bacterial prostatitis without examining me and prescribed me one week worth of Cipro. This was 2 and a half weeks after my last exposure. I took the Cipro and the swollen feeling went away after a few days (I did completed the course).
One week after I finished the Cipro (4 and a half weeks post last exposure), I woke up with a pain inside my urethra on the right, it came suddenly and when I went to urinate, there was a pain on the right. I went to the hospital thinking it was a stone, they did a simple x-ray and urinalysis and they said they found nothing. No stones, no UTI. So the doctor suggest that it could be STD related and advised me to see them. I went to the STI clinic after that and they did a gram stain on me. They found nothing.
So I went to see a urologist the very next week, he arranged for a bunch of test that includes blood test and urinalysis, and some x-ray. He also gave me another two weeks worth of Cipro and told me it could be some residue inflammation instead of any active infections. Btw, so far all the doctors I have seen, none of them believe that I could have prostatitis because I am still young in my early twenties.
Two weeks of Cipro later (during these 2 weeks, the pain in my urethra only happen when urinating, like when the urine flow passed by that part of my right side urethra, it hurts but only for a while.) The pain only finally went away all of a sudden when I have two days left to complete the Cipro. (this was the 8th week of my last exposure). I felt alright for a while but barely 3 days after I completed the Cipro, I felt the cold numb chilly feeling again. It was like my renal and perineum area has a flu. There was itchiness on my foreskin area and I thought it was a yeast infection due to prolonged antibiotics.
So that week after I finished my Cipro (9th week post exposure), I went back to the STD clinic just to update on my herpes blood test. Thinking that I had a yeast infection, I asked for a gram stain again. Suddenly, they told me my pus cell count was abnormally high. It was 10 and above and they diagnosed me with NSU. They made me do another PCR urine test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea just in case. I did.
I told the doctor I had not had any form of sexual encounter with anyone AT ALL for the past 9 weeks, so how could I have NSU? And also, I have completed a two weeks course of Cipro one week ago, so whatever infection I had in me will have been wiped out. He told me that my body might have been resistant to Cipro and he gave me two weeks worth of Doxycycline. I took them, and during the course, I felt my prostate swollen again. It happened after I masturbate and will go away after a day. Sometimes when I finish urinating, it felt as though there were a few drops of urine left inside at the base of my urethra that couldn't come out.
On the tenth week post exposure, I had an appointment with the urologist and he told me my x-rays and blood test and urinalysis are all normal. I told him about me being diagnosed with NSU a week ago by the STD clinic and asked him for the possible reasons, I thought it could be due to my kidneys or bladder but he said all was normal and that it is most likely sexually transmitted even though my last exposure was ten weeks ago at that point of time. He told me to follow up with the STD clinic anyway.
On the eleventh week post exposure, I completed my doxycycline. I didn't feel anything abnormal apart from feeling a slight pain in my urethra sometimes, the pain comes for a second and disappear. Also, sometimes I feel discomfort inside, like as though something was crawling inside, but there was no discharge or anything.
12th week post exposure, I went back to update my HIV and Syphilis blood test, and also another gram stain to see if the doxy worked. Negative for HIV. And I have to wait for the result for Syphilis, I actually also did another herpes blood test just to make sure. The gram stain result was better that time round, but it was still mid-range abnormal (like 5 to 9?). I was told by the doctor that normal range will be 0 to 4. The doctor gave me the option of either continuing more antibiotics or wait to see if it will go away by itself, I chose to wait.
That was last week, this week is the 13th week post encounter. And after I masturbated yesterday, that discomfort inside my urethra came back again. Like when after I urinate, it felt as though there was a few drops left inside my urethra. I have read extensively online about all these even though doctors have advised me not to believe everything I read.
Now I'm worried and confused because all these have been dragged too long.
1. Is it possible that I have infection inside my urethra from bacteria inside my partner's mouth when she performed oral sex on me? If so, is it possible for the bacteria to hide inside my body so long and refused to go away?
2. Is it possible that the bacteria somehow infected my prostates? And therefore, the bacteria kept giving me NSU despite all the antibiotics because it takes longer for the antibiotics to kill the bacterias inside the prostate? But most doctors I have seen didn't think it was prostatitis except for the GP I seen earlier.
I know that prostatis could cause NSU and vice versa. The doctor also offered me another opinion that UTI can cause NSU too although it is rare in males.
So far, I have been tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea except for Ureaplasma, mycoplasma and also, no one has tested me for bacterial prostatitis. I'm not sure if the urologist at the hospital does these test.
3. Is it possible that my NSU was just caused by masturbation? I masturbate on average once daily, and I have read that sometimes friction inside the wall of the urethra itself can cause inflammation?
4. Could the NSU be caused by Chronic Pelvic Pain? Earlier, when I first saw the GP who diagnosed me with prostatitis, he told me sometimes for young people, it could be due to stress. Stress cause the prostate to be swollen because of the nerves, and maybe the prostate when swollen, compressed onto the urethra tube and therefore cause the NSU?
Sorry for the long post but this has been going on for too long and I really need some form of closure. I hope you can help me out on this.
Hi Dr,
I had unprotected sex (for about 5 mins) back in August with someone I was dating for a long while (I found out he was cheating on me and we broke up soon afterwards). A few days after we had sex I was experiencing burning, itching, what felt like inflamation of the vaginal opening, and a burning/red clitoris. I saw a Dr. in Aug who, after indicating I had a minor infection (urine sample) gave me meds for a UTI, which didn't work. I ended up putting up with it for a little while since the pain/symptoms go away monthly when I get my period. In Oct I went to another clinic (gave urine sample, had minor infection) and once again was given (another) med for UTI (which I read online also are used for some stds – ciproXL). This didn't work either. I went to yet another clinic and had a vaginal swab (the Dr said I had a yeast infection and sent me away telling me to take over the counter meds) but a week later the swab there came back negative for yeast, trich, gardnerella.
AGAIN I went to ANOTHER clinic in November and had another vaginal swab for syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and was given a cortisone cream for the burn/itch. All came back negative and the cream seemed to do the trick. I had sex with a new partner last week (Dec) and the next day I had all the sypmtoms back! Swollen vaginal opening, itch, burn (no discharge, doesn't burn when I urniate, no smell, no pelvic pain, no bump/lumps/sores). When putting the cream inside (since the pharmacist said it was good for 3 yrs) I noticed that my vaginal opening is VERY swollen…..help! Obviously the clinic Doctors aren't doing the right testing and I'm still uncomfortable and in pain. I'm not sure what the sypmtoms are for Pelvic inflamatory disease, but could that be what I have? or something else? I was at a clinic 2 days ago, with bad lower back pain and was scared thinking that it might be related (they wanted to rule out an infection by a urine sample – NO infection). Now what?!
Hi Dr Tan,
Understand that you do rapid tests for HIV/Syphilis/Hep B. How much do these cost?
I plan to come down for a comprehensive STD test, and I understand that costs would differ based on sexual history, etc.
Do you offer rapid testing for Herpes?
Hi Dr Tan,
If I have completed a course of antibiotics (for sore throat), is there a period of time I need to wait before I can do a PCR test for chlamydia/gonorrhea? Will the antibiotics affect the accuracy of the PCR test result? Or should I wait for a week or something? Thank you.
Hi Dr Tan,
Is a urine and blood test around 25 days after exposure enough to determine all of the following STDs?
HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis A/B/C, Candida Antibody, Herpes Simplex Virus Type I and II, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Monilia, Trichomonas, Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma, Urine microscopy and culture.
Dear Dr Tan,
I have real tiny red blister-like that will pop out anywhere on my body. They usually pop out singlely, and prior to popping out, there is usually tingling and burning sensation at the spot. Strangely these blisters usually will disappear within minutes after they appeared.
In your knowledge, do you think it can be a STD? Thanks.
Hi Dr Tan,
I'm male and I have engaged in commercial sex before and I'm thinking of taking some STD tests. What tests do you encourage and how much would these typically cost at your clinic? I haven't showed any symptoms with regards to discharge or sores in the genital regions.
With regards to Hepatitis B, I think I should have had vaccination done when I was an infant. May I know if you know how long this vaccination lasts?
Also with regards to Hep B and C, what are the steps forward, say someone tests positive for an ongoing acute/chronic infection? Will the person be referred to the CDC?
Thank you.
Hello Dr. Tan,
About 2 weeks ago I had protected sex with a stripper during a private dance (approx 5 minutes) and stopped after that because I felt terrible. Approx 2 days later, I had some tingling near the tip of my penis. No sores and no pain during urination. I have been urinating more frequently but, less comes out each time I use the bathroom. I had a blood test done and the swab test as well to rule out all std's. The results were negative, but I still have some of the same issues post the test (frequent urination and tingling). Did I take the test too soon (approx 4 days after the encounter)? Are the results accurate that soon after possible exposure?
Your help is greatly appreciated !!
Hi Dr Tan,
I'm male and I have engaged in commercial sex before and I'm thinking of taking some STD tests. What tests do you encourage and how much would these typically cost at your clinic (maybe provide a range??)? I haven't showed any symptoms with regards to discharge or sores in the genital regions.
With regards to Hepatitis B, I think I should have had vaccination done when I was an infant. May I know if you have any idea how long this vaccination lasts?
Also with regards to Hep B and C, what are the steps forward, say someone tests positive for an ongoing acute/chronic infection? Will the person be referred to the CDC?
I have this general twitching that has persisted over some time, in numerous areas of my body (calves, thighs, biceps, mostly). Is it a symptom of any STD? Your help is greatly appreciated!
Thank you.
Hi Dr Tan,
I would like to enquire about:
1) the effectiveness of the urine test, eg time after exposure for it to be reasonably accurate
2) the types of STDs which the urine test cannot detect, and
3) the accuracy of an oral swab test for HIV in comparison to a blood test
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
Hello Dr Tan,
Last week I went to a massage and had a hand job with the one massage lady. I dint have any oral/ anal sex or intercourse. Rather I sucked and licked boobs and armpits.
She dint allow me to kiss in her mouth as well. Onle in her upper body I kissed and licked.
Touched with my hands her public hair and genitals but dint do anyother things.
Do I have any possiblities of getting STD for the above (if I assue the lady is HIV positive and having multiple STDs already ?)
Hi Dr Tan,
I have a lymph node on my vagina area which i consulted a Gynae on it. She mentioned that it is "deep seated" and since i do not engage in any sexual intercourses it is just a normal lymph node, which she then gave me some antibiotics to reduce the lymph node.
I've noticed that the lymph node comes and goes at the same place. Please could you advice what is the next step that I should take?
Hi Dr,
If there are oral gonorrhoea/clamydia only, will urine be tested postive as well?
Does oral swab tests for both gonorrhoea/clamydia? How much will it cost?
What other oral tests should be done if oral sex is performed?
Hi Dr,
I had protected oral sex and protected penetrative sex with a lady I do not know that well today. We had french kissing and I licked only her clitoris, but when she performed oral sex on me, a condom was used. But halfway during the penetrative sex, her period came suddenly without her knowledge. Some of her period blood got onto my pubic area (below my tummy, directly above the base of my penis), we were both a little shocked and I waited for about half a minute before I went to the washroom to wash it off.
I was very afraid the blood might touch the tips of my penis when I took it off so I kind of hesitate and wondered what to do while in the wash room. In the end I pulled the condom out by holding the tip. Then I quickly washed the blood away from my pubic area.
What are the chances of me contracting any STDs from the blood? I have read that herpes can be contracted via skin-to-skin contact, and that the pores on our pubic area are very big, where the roots of the pubic hair are located. Will I get herpes/AIDS from the blood?
Hi Dr Tan,
I went to your clinic 1 week ago, but you were on reservist. Doctor Chan saw me, and i told him about my exposure and all. I felt some slight discomfort in my penis and groin area, and he suggested that i take antibiotics for 3 days before coming back for the actual STD tests as it was still within the windows period. I agreed, and left with 3 dosage of antibiotics. During the 3 days that i took the antibiotics, i felt the discomfort go away, and was really happy. However, after the course ended, i am starting to feel the same discomfort and itch coming back again. Is there a possibility that the course was not long enough, and as such the virus was not killed completely? Does this strongly indictate that i have some form of STD? What should i do now?
Appreciate your help!
I went to your clinic 1 week ago, but you were on reservist. Doctor Chan saw me, and i told him about my exposure and all. I felt some slight discomfort in my penis and groin area, and he suggested that i take antibiotics for 3 days before coming back for the actual STD tests as it was still within the windows period. I agreed, and left with 3 dosage of antibiotics. During the 3 days that i took the antibiotics, i felt the discomfort go away, and was really happy. However, after the course ended, i am starting to feel the same discomfort and itch coming back again. Is there a possibility that the course was not long enough, and as such the virus was not killed completely? Does this strongly indictate that i have some form of STD? What should i do now?
Appreciate your help!
Hi Dr Tan,
I am tested negatively for STDs. Except for syphilis which I know there is a 3 months period to retest. But ocassionally there are itches along the groin and base of penis. There are no visible bumps or anything that appears abnormal. Is this normal?
Hi Dr,
Does your clinic provides syphilis test alone only? If yes, how much does it costs?
Dr Tan,
I have a gential bump which 2 docs diagnosed as cyst.It was painful and big initially but it healed eventually. Is cyst infectious or anything serious? Because my gf is having outbreak of 3 pus-filled bump, one at a time. Previously mine doesn't has pus when squeezed. I am tested negative for STDs, except waiting to retest for Syphilis and Herpes.
Hi Doc,
Abt 3 tp 4 days ago, I have 2 small ulcers near my vagina area. I went to a GP, he did not check but I told him what I have on my vagina area. He gave me a cream, called "Virless". Then I went to another female GP today for her to check, she say it does not look like herpes to her. But I was worry so she did a blood test for me but the results will only be in 2 to 3 days time.
There is also a discharge and the colour is yellowish to very slight red.
Can advise on this.
If consultion is requires, where is the clinic that I can go to nearest to the weat area of Singapore and roughly which much is the cost plus consultation.
Hi Doc Tan,
I found out that I have 2 small ulcers on my vagina 3 to 4 days ago. On the 3rd day, I went to see a GP and told him what I have found out near my vagina. He did not checked on it but gave me a cream called "Virless" to apply. Today I went to see another GP and she did a check on me and she said that to her it does seems to be herpes. But there is soem discharge and the colour is yellowish to slight reddish. I am worry about it so she did a blood test for me but the results will only be out in 2 days time.
Please advise should I wait for the blood test results or any advise for me.
If I were visit yout clinic at OUB centre (Raffles Mrt), what is the charges like plus consultation. The test done at your clinic is it a blood test or swap test.
Please advise and thank you so much.
Hi Dr Tan,
Firstly, I'd like to check for the comprehensive test package, when will be the earliest date to go for it after exposure (ie how many weeks since there are so many different window periods).
Secondly, I'd like to check the expected fees if I were to go and have the comprehensive package (inc. consultation etc).
Hi Dr Tan,
I would just like to find out. If the last person I have sex with a couple of times in early December got himself tested in early January and found himself cleared of any STDs. Does that mean that I have a high chance of not contracting it? I also had intercourse with another guy in July. I have no symptoms and checked for HIV and syphillis which i am cleared of. I am more worried about genital warts and gential herpes. I understand that it might be better to go through testing. But do need a professional opinion to prep myself for the worst.
Hello drtan I would like to ask you if you could please advise me whether the myco/urea pcr urine test is accurate because you have mentioned to others that this can only be detected by culture swab test I have paid £90 for this test at a private std clinic in london uk. And they told me that it was a very accurate test and if the infection was there it would show up. The resson I ask this is because three months ago I had unprotected sex started to get symptoms burning after urination redness and inflamation at opening of the urethra. Went to my local gum clinic they swabed me and said I had nsu its been three months now and after doxi, azithromycin, and moxcifloxcin it still feels the same. It also burns while ejaculation to and makes the redness at the tip a lot worse. The past two weeks if related my legs kness calves and elbows have been aching and painfull to the point of not bein able to walk at times is very concerning for me I have never had any pains like this before in my life I'm in good shape and health I have had nsu a couple years back it cleared up after a few days on antibiotics, azithromax. It would be very helpfull for you advice thankyou. Luke
Dear Dr Tan,
I'm not sure if I'm posting this query at the right place.
I am enquiring on behalf of my good for nothing husband whom cheated on me with another woman. They had sex 7 times, french kissed and that woman perform oral sex on him. He claimed that he did not go down on her. My concern is that while he was having an affair, our sex life still continues. What test should I asked him to do cause I am worried that he may have passed me any unwanted diseases? Do you advice me to go for any of the test as well? Appreciate your urgent reply. Thank you so much Dr Tan.
Cheated wife
Hi Doctor. I had sex with my partner unprotected and she has a history of unprotected sex with other partners. We've had both unprotected vaginal and oral sex before. I have been down with flu occasionally and ulcers appear on my tongue usually a few days after oral sex. Other then that,no genital discharge or pain while urinating whatsoever. Only the ulcers which usually fade in 2 days or so. Everything else is perfectly fine. Should I get myself checked out?
Dear Dr Tan,
I would like to know the charges for your services on the STD screening…
I had a relationship with a lady she recently felt very itchy and pain in the private area. Discharge was white . She visit toilet fairly Often.She visited a doctor. Her Doc say she had minor xx支原体感染。I don't her the first 2 word before the Chinese character.
Her doc say it will not affect birth and give her a few day dosages .
The doc advise she get her boyfriend for treatment though not to worry. If not even she is treated he will infect her again. She claim she got it from her previous boyfriend few years ago.
I don't have itchy except maybe initially when we first had sex. She visited doc last week n I do see pimple like on my foreskin .
What would you advise and what is the name of the sickness base on the symptom ?
I read on the Internet for direct translation it's mycoplasma?
Where can I seek a doc ? Is any g p effective?
Recently for 3 weeks I felt I have irregular heart beat or kinda of fast at times.
Anything to do with this condition?
Is it really not so serious?
Dr Tan, I met a stranger in pub and she gaveunprotected oral sex. a day later i had tingling sensation on my penis shaft and also very itchy. I noticed 3 pinhead like pimples of the penis shaft. Is it an STD? what does it more sound like. Thanks you. mp
Hi dr ,
How much does it cost to do STD test ?
Dr Tan. I am 19 this year. I had been encounter with a stranger with condom just virginal,oral and kisses back then in 2010 Dec. But the doctor only give me HIV Duo test and a normal HIV test at 3month post.
Early this year april, i had another encounter with a stranger with condom virginal and oral sex only. Had went to for hiv duo test neg. Last 2week i had receiving a oral sex with condom.
Is there any STDS test needed for me?
Cause in 2011 when i was in camp, i notice there were some rough touch feeling patch in red on my side thighs both side. There no pain or anything going on but it is already clear after like 1week plus sort. Sometimes i will have stomach pain for no reason once in a "blue moon".
Dear Doc,
I had protected vaginal sex with a CSW last july. She told me she performed **Unprotected oral sex for a client just before me**. During the intercourse, i kissed the girl. I think CSW is already infected or caught something from her previous client and passed it to me.
Note: At the time of exposure/kiss, i had a DAMAGED LIP (break in the lip skin)
Within 40 mins from the time of kissing, i felt a strange feeling on my lower lip its like a shockwave. 3 days from exposure i started feeling tingling on my lower lip for a month.
. After a week, developed an ulcer along with 4 needlehead red dots inside mouth (behind chin). Ulcer wasn't painful and healed within 5 days. 35 days from exposure i developed ulcer/pimple in my anorectal region, discharged and healed in 3 days without any medication. After 50 days from exposure, again 3 red dots appeared in the same place on the lower lip and healed within 2 days.
2. After 60 days, severe stabbing pain on my right eye,nose pain, lower jaw pain and severe headache lasted for 1 week. Following this,2 white spots on my tonsil and white patches on the back of throat for 12 MONTHS NOW, there's no discomfort/pain .
Last 2 weeks back, i suffered severe anal itching for few mins, after 2 weeks i noticed ANAL DISCHARGE. Since it was a holiday in my country i couldnt show it to any Doctor or go for a Swab test.
Impact on family:
1 month after my exposure, accidentally i burst laughing on my son's face. Next day i was checking the lesion in my mouth and turned on the light, immediately my child turned it off and put fingers in his mouth. I think he must have picked up something from me. Within a week, he was hospitaised for a week for spiking fever over 104 degrees, chills, Lip redness (inflammation) for 1 week.
My wife started having nipple discharge and 1 episode of unusual skin redness, pinhead red dots and paper cuts on her chest region. no pain or irritation, healed in a weeks time. I was thinking, during sex act, caressing or licking breasts transmitted something from my mouth to her body.
Tests taken:
9 months after exposure, I have tested for HIV 1&2, HSV 1 &2(IgG), Hep B and Syphillis (syphilis). Result is NEGATIVE for all.
1. A painless ulcer inside lips within a week, anal discharge and i passed something to my wife while licking breasts. What is that disease you suspect that comes to your mind?
2. Do you advise me to take tests for Full STD Screening test or select tests like?
Please help me to understand about this infection. cant handle this mental trauma.
Anyways, i am flying to Singapore next week only for taking STD tests.
Hi Dr, a while back I was told I had a UTI. I was prescribed Cipro. The irritation came back. I went to the ER and was given a shot in the butt, along with a prescription of Doxycycline in case I had an STD. The irritation came back again. I havent had sex since that shot and the Doxy. Recently I went to the ER due to blood in my urine, and a slight irritation when I pee. After the doctor took the urine sample, he came back and told me that my urine was normal. He prescribed me Cephalexin to kill any bacteria that may have been present. The irritation has not come back. Although when I squeeze my penis sometimes it feels sore in a certain spot near the head. Like its in my urethra. I'm a runner with a new stricter training regimen. What do you think is going on? If it was chlamydia or gonorrhea would he have seen it in the urine sample?? I don't have any discharge or anything except for when I have bowel movements. From time to time a clear slippery fluid comes out of my penis.
Hi doctor. I bit the lip of a sex partner while kissing her. Then I sucked up the blood, using my mouth, and 'swallowed the blood'. What are the chance of contracting a STD/HIV?
Hi Dr Tan,
6 days ago I made the stupid decision of visiting a brothel in Geylang. We had protected oral and vaginal sex, but the condom slipped off halfway. I also used mouth on her chest and kissed her lips, but we did not french. I do not have any symptoms yet, but I'm currently on amoxycillin for cough. I am terrified I may have gotten an STI from her. What am I most at risk of? What course of action do you recommend? If I go for STI tests, when can I do so and what is the estimated cost?
Many thanks!
Hi Dr Tan,
Earlier at 1pm, i had oral sex with a girl i knew 2 weeks ago. She has tattoo on her body. I didnt ejaculate inside her mouth, neither did i ejaculate at all i think. What are the chances of getting STD/HIV? That what my first time and i am very afraid of what is going to happen to me should i get STD/HIV. How long must i know if i am truly STD/HIV free after taking test? And is the test 100% accurate.
I seriously need to know because I am so scared right now. I made a mistake.
Hi Dr tan
After protected sex within two hour i felt light fever and tired..now two months over still i am feeling very low fever..but light tired sometimes ..Can you advice me what to do?
Hi Dr. Tan,
I think I had a low risk exposure. I went to a massage parlor on dec 19th. The woman pleasured herself a couple minutes before I got a HJ. I think I had a cut on my penis from possible herpes, not sure if it healed 100%. Last week I had a sore throat for a couple of days. I developed a rash on my hand as well. This week my palms have red gash lines on them that hurt. It looks like I was cut with a razor. I felt very weak yesterday, not sure if it was due to anxiety or not. I think I'm infected. Are these ars symptoms?
Hi Dr Tan,
My friend just came back from thailand and during his visit there to the club, he accidentally brought home a ladyboy and they had sex for 5times, 1st with condom and 4 time raw including bj.
As he is too drunk, he himself also not sure if he ram the ass or a pussy.
today is the 5th day and he is starting to experience slight pain on the tip of his urinal and also frequent urination / urge to urine, however only little urine come out.
he have already did some research to his symptom but he is not too sure what illness he have gotten. or it is just because he had sex too many times?
can you give some advice on this ?
Hi Doc
I'm a bit concerned/worried I was in company of a girl for 3 day. We kissed like lovers. I was not sure what I saw but I learned that is hvs-1. I started taking a course of amoxcillin 3 day after. will this help if im infected or possible to be infected?
I got prostate infection from oral sex… 1 day after exposure i had symptom, all culture where negative… After a lot of reading i send d sperm for dna test i show positve for mycoplasma… Now i've been on months of antibio i feel better but not cured!!!
Dna now negative but i still have symptom am i still contagious?
Can we kill a prostate infection?
I dont want to give that bug to nobody
I'm going to relations with a new gf and want to be as safe as possible. I have had unprotected oral sex with a few girls (non-sexwokers) and unprotected vaginal sex with a long term gf before. I know almost nothing about sexual life of my new gf (and how I can trust her story?)
What tests you could recommend for both of us? How much does it costs?
Hi Dr tan,
i tested chlamydia after 16 weeks it came back negative.but i am not sure whether i gave urine sample one hour prior to urination or not.can u please tell me it will impact on results.
Im NOT sexually active & have pearly penile papules. About 2 months ago I noticed a small white crater on my penis where the head meets the shaft. It does not hurt, itch or anything else. I have had warts on my hand before, but none recently. Based on the HPV pictures online, my one small crater looks nothing like those. Can it be a common wart? Maybe it's not a wart at all? I have a picture for reference I can email to you.
Hello Doctor
One of my ex gf called me recently and told me that she has been tested positive for STD (didn't mention the name of the disease). She asked me to get checked. The last time we both had sex was about 1.5 years ago. She also mentioned that she has been sexually active with another guy after me. Do you think there is a very high probability for me testing STD positive? I am anyway going for all the tests…but want to check for quick mental peace…please advise..
Hi doc,
I was diagnosed of an std an was given drugs at the hospital. After taking the drugs and injections the symptoms of whitish discharge and pain in the penis was still around but in small quantities. I took another medicine and it went away. But sometimes I feel some pinching in my penis.
Again, I experience buglike crawls on almost all parts of my body. I dont know whats wrong. I experience it in the nights and evening when going to bed.
My fiancee recently complained of being infected with candidiasis, I want to know if I can be affected too. Because I iave had itchy rashes on my scrotum. After applying antibacterial creams it seems to be going away. Hope u help me.
Hi Dr Tan,
I had unprotected sex with someone on 15 Mar. 4 days later , I experience gum infection ( or so I thought coz the gum becomes painful at an area) and frequent urination( this lasted a few hours). What might cause these symptom? What tests should I take? I'm not actively having sex, the previous time was a year ago.
Thank you.
hello ,may I know the price of the std screening?
Hi doc,
I've recently had an unprotected oral sex with a sex-worker about 4 days ago overseas (male/female) i can't be sure. I experienced black-out drinking. I can't remember anything else except that the person perfomed fellatio on me. This was my first sex experience in my life.
1) if the person was a guy, i don't think i had a receptive/insertive sex as i experience no discomfort anywhere
2) It is possible that i could have sex with him or her while being blackout?
3) I am worried sick and my tension level is high, i'm thinking of this issue almost the whole day from awake till asleep. Is there any advice that you can give me? I'm willing to take a test to clear my anxiety but i know there is a window period to wait, so when will it be best for me to check up?
4) What if " touch-wood ", i am diagnose with something, how should i face it? As of now, nobody else knows except me and I am still schooling, i am extremely stressed and can't focus on daily activites. HELP PLS!
I hope to get some advice or words from you.
Hi Doc.. I just want to ask if there is a possibility for me to get abrasion after me and my wife sex.. Cause after intercourse, I just notice that somethings bleeding in the head part of my penis.. Not a severe bleeding.. Just a pea size bleeding.. What's with it doc?
Thanks for the answer..
and also I feel a little pain in the bleeding part..
Hi Dr Tan,
I started to feel pain and unease in my penis since I woke up yesterday morning. I didn't do anything about it and carried on my daily routine. However, in the evening my bladder started to sore and there was green-yellowish substance on the surface. I felt a burning sensation until the next morning when the symptoms lessened. However, my foreskin started to swell and sore, the green-yellowish thing came out from the tip of my penis. There seem to be wound on my foreskin as well as my bladder. After doing research on the Internet it looks very similar to the symptoms of balanitis. I had regular sex with my partner for over a year and I'm sure neither anyone of us commit adultery. May I know my conditions as well as the charge for a check-up at your clinic? Thank you very much and looking forwards to your reply.
Hi doc, just would like.to.know how it takes for us to know the results of herpes test? And is it really true that we don't need to test if we do not have the symptom? ?
Hi Doctor,
I had unprotected oral sex with different girls over the last 2 years. What are my risks and what STD tests should take?
Hello doctor,
I went to massages 5-6 times in 2 months period. Every time the massage ladies gave me hand job. I sucked and licked armpits, neck, hips and breasts. I touched her private part few times, but never inserted my fingers into her. Only once kissed the lady in mouth for one min or so, not a deep one.
. Do I have any possiblities of getting any STDs ? Assuming no chances for HIV, however do I need to test for any other diseases ?
Thank you .
I have just found out I have chlamydia and my boyfriend who doesn't have it licked my clitoris, could he have got chlamydia in his mouth and if so could he give it back to me if we kiss?
Hi Dr Tan,
After 9 years of marriage my husband and I deceided to test for STD. He tested +ve for genital herpes. Mine was negative.
My questions:
1. How come he did not infect me all these years. I was aware of his Batam trips prior to marriage.
2. I used to get bad case of candida and vaginal itch after sex with him. How to avoid this now without avoiding sex completely.
3. Are condoms sufficient for protection against candida, jock-itch and genital herpes.
p/s: I have not seen him have a full-blown outbreak yet. Does this mean that his genital herpes is mild?
Hi Dr. Tan,
I went to Indonesia with one of my friend on May 18,2013 and we met with sex workers over there.
Although I had Condom with me , I was not in a mood to have sex. After that I put her breast in my mouth for sometime, licked/sucked it as well. I am really not sure whether milk came out of her breast or not. Nothing else I did with her.
Now I am having Disease Pityriasis rosea and have undergone Syphilis test. Syphilis test is negative. Doctor told me that it is Pityriasis rosea only. But I am really worried now. what all tests do I need to undergo. and by when can I get the assurity that I don't have any disease. Till what time I need to undergo any tests. It's been 8 weeks now I met that sex worker. I have undergone Syphilis test after 47 days and it is Negative. I have read in many forums that this is having low risk of having HIV. Kindly suggest about what all tests and at what time I need to undergo.
If any test , then please let me know the address of your clinic and cost also so that I can make appointment.
I have read in other forums that minimum 6 months is the time one needs to wait for HIV test, is it true?
Please suggest/guide. I am really worried about it.
That was the first time I met with sex worker. I will never ever do this again with sex workers.
Thanks in advance and kindly revert to my query!!!!!!
Hello – I had unprotected oral sex with a woman a few months back and 2 days after I had a sore throat and a slight fever. My doctor gave me a z-pack which cleared it up, but it returned again about 1 1/2 months later. Another z-pack was prescribed as the doc thought it may be bacterial or Strep. It went away again and now has come back again about 1 1/2 later but milder than the first 2 times(no fever but sore throat won't go away).
I went to the clinic today to get STD tested, but they would only take blood and urine. Do I need a throat swab to see if it could be throat gonorrhea ? I won't have the results for 4-5 days
will i get trich if my partner cum on my clit and not in my vagina? my partner havent got treated for trich yet.
hi dr tan first of all i would like to say god bless u as u r wonderful man helping humanity , i had viginal sex which was unprotected as lady tear off condom it just lost one mintue when i saw condom was totally cutted from front side this make my life misreable and from now am feeling like useless i went for std screening after 5 days , 14 and 23 days for hiv they did p24 antigen and antibody test along with syphilis . claymedia and ghoneria all negative i want to adk u how much reliable are they and i done these test in australia also after 2 days i have sowllen lips then cold sores followed by crispy crack and bleeding why id that i am checking my temperature daily thats normal but i have pain in my body and had itchy indide urethers for 2 days now its 40 days which test i should do for is p24 and sntibofy best n reliable and pcr rna for hcv , many thanks in advance
Hi Drtan, is it possible to have hiv symptoms after 5-10days of exposure, have been experiencing a sorethroat that wont go away, a runny nose, fatigue, weakness, stomach discomfort and nausea. Do you think this are symptoms of hiv, is it at all possible that symptoms happen so early ?
Hi Dr. Tan,
Some advice on whether I may need to screen for STDs. I'm a male and met another male for some sex about a week ago. However, I saw that he had just had relations with another guy right before me, so all I did was rub my bare penis against his bare lower leg, that is it, no other contact. I did ejaculate, and wiped myself with one of his towels which I have no idea if it was used by anyone else. I'm thinking maybe something was on the towel or maybe I caught something from rubbing against his leg. I have some prostate pain and burning but no visible sores or anything. I did not see anything at all unusual on his bare skin. Advice?
hi dr i have done again p24 and antibody test after 44 days n turned negative how much they are reliable also guide me for hcv testing please thsnks
thankyou very much dr you are a wonderful man and will love to see u in person cheers
i also had eia syphilis test at 44 days n non reactive does this also conclusive please at this stage do i need to repeat at 90 days again ? thanks again in advance
hi dr tan its almost 9 week , do i need to retest hiv, syphlips & HCV as at 44 days have negative , how often/likley test can change 44 days negative at 3 months i did CMIA test ( australia) ag/ab , (44 days ). many thanks in advance
Hi doctor, two days ago i went to clubbing. In there i got no sexual encounter. Just she kissed me two times in closed mouth kissing. In my mouth there are 2 small ulcer. In my lips, nothing.
Can i got hiv from that?
Im afraid that if her lips too dry, and it cracked may got some blood on her lips.
Thx doctor
Hi dr I have did p24 antigen and antibody test at 58 days & negative how you guess it is conclusive in your opnion as my exposure was very risky unprotected sex with hiv suspect , thanks alot for ur opnion & help dr tan . Do I still need testing at 3 & 6 months time
Hi dr when an antibody t
est for HTLV is considerd conclusive ? Is there any combination test is available for HTLV ?
What are the odds to contract HTLV in a single episode of unprotected sex from female to male ?
Many many thanks in advance for your help & responce
How many types of HTLV exist 2 or 4 ? And how much is test cost in urs clinic thanks
Hi dr is syphilis EIA test at 23, 44 & 58 days (negative) after exposure is conclusive or have to do again after 3 months thanks
Hi dr tan hoping you are doing very well I had quedtion on HTLV tests types and their window periods also does antibody test dectects HTLV 3/4 ranges with normal tests or there is seperate screening for HTLV 3/4 many thanks for ur time
When antibody test considered conclusive for HTLV virus thanks dr tan for your help
Hello doctor, im a 15 year old and i had unprotected anal sex near the end of 14 years of age. I would like to go for a std test. But i need to know the rates and conditions, such as age etc. and wether will it remain confidential from my family and etc.
My partner and i had it for the first time*
Hi , Dr Tan
2 weeks ago, I had one unprotected sex. After few days, I felt some uncomfortable and burn feeling when urinating and Also, I found that there is some yellow mark on my pant, probably discharged from my penis but I am not sure what is that. Then, I went to the clinic. He did not test what stds I got but He gave me one injection and 4 days antibiotic and I finished last Friday. But, today, the first morning urinating, I feel a burning feeling. Does it mean that , my std is no cured ???
Thank you dr.
I noticed some small flesh colored little "warts" on my penis recently, the last time I had sex was almost 6 months ago. These warts don't seem to be herring bigger or spreading and I don't experience any itch or discomfort at all. Do I have any cause for worry?
I have been suffering for the past 50 days.
Starting nov 14, it appears that My initially infection which was chlamydia / gonorreah appears to be resolved. I have taken three different PCR test which confirm this.
However unfortunately, I still have some discomfort.
My question to you is can i completely disregard chlamydia / gonorreah as a concern?
Hi doc
how much it will cost to treat gonorrhea? I need your help.. i had sex with my partner 2nd week of dec after 20 days there is some discharge coming out from my pennis, what should i do… where can i go to treat this problem?
Hi doctor
So recently me and my boyfriend got tested and we found out we have chlamydia and I received it from him when he had a sex partner before me. None the less…I got antibiotics for it and took it right away. The issue is that I know my bf has it but I'm not sure why we got into it and I licked his anus and below his testicles. Can I get that again from that?
Hi Dr Tan,
2 months ago I noticed some boil-like growths around my pubic area. I did a VDrl/Khan/TPHA/TPI test and also a test for HIV 1 & 2 a little over a month ago. The tests all came back negative but since then the little boil-like things have multiplied, some even spread to my penis. I got a podophilin ointment and I've used it for a month now. It really hurts like a dull ache and it feels like its causing pains in my waist and spine areas. The podophilin turns them to sores and scars. I'm very worried, if the tests were all negative how come the boil-like growths are still increasing. I noticed some rashes on the back of my fingers when I noticed the boil-like growths, now I'm noticing similar rashes on the backside of my arm close to my elbow. This last part is probably me being paranoid but I'm just trying to make sure I cover all the bases. The boil-like things are hard and have like little pimples on their surfaces. They can't however be pierced like pimples and when forced open they don't have pus inside them, they have blood. Please what test did I omit or what test should I do now and also what would you diagnose it as?
Hi, Dr Tan,
My penis has been itching at the base (where it connects with the scrotum) for a few weeks. It smarts when I'm having intercourse and gets into contact with vaginal fluid.
Am I infected with STD?
Hi Dr Tan
3 days ago I performed oral sex on a girl during a one night stand. Now I have ulcers on my gums and tonsillitis. Is it possible that I can be caused by STD or HIV? And can I get accurate results if i get tested now since symptoms have already appeared?
I had few times of unprotected sex with a girl that I knew not too long ago and after that I found that there are bump at my penis! Is that some symptom of STD or some other diseases?
I had unprotected oral sex from a foreign female sexual worker. What std risks am I exposed to?
If I want a peace of mind, when and what should I test for? And how mich?
my partner had sex with another woman and the condom broke and he did not inform me and had intercourse with me. after about a week, he had penile discharge and i had pain during urination and severe pain at my vagina. we went to a clinic and had blood test done and it showed as chlamydia positive and herpes simplex type 1 which the doctor its not harmgul as it transmits during kissing. after 3 months, we had unprocted sex again and this time after a few days i noticed a whitish thing at my vagina and it was painful, i didnt know what was that. after 3 days, i develeped pimples like on my vagina labis majora which was very pain. went back to the clinic and the doctor said its herpes and nothing can cure it. i am in very much pain, i cant even pee and no water can touch my private part. i cant even wash it.. pls help me or suggest what can i do to overcalm this? and will my disease show through any blood test?
now that i have had herpes and ghe dr did mention that i may get it again, is it ok for me to have unprotected sex with my partner who has herpes as well? 1. is it possible for me to develop the herpes blisters again so soon if i have unprotected sex? 2. how come i had herpes(pimples and blisters) but my partner didnt when actually he is the one who transmitted it to me??
I had discharge and freaked out. I went to the doctors got tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea but it was negative. They gave my a shot in the but of rocephin and 7 days of doxy. My discharge stopped but my urethra now burns like crazy. The girl I'm seeing got tested and tested positive for gardnella vaginalis. Could that stuff cause me urethritis and slight testicle pain? Cause I've read pretty much everywhere that it does not effect men.
hi doctor, i had unproctected bj from a sex worker i think 2 months back. sex was with condom. 2 days back i found red blister alike thingy appear on my penis. it doesnt feel pain or dicomfort. i feel perfectly fine. no weight loss or anything. any chance i may contract std?
Hi Dr Tan, I have found a few painless blisters appearing on my penis and suspect that i may have gotten herpes. There is no other discharge or any symptoms besides the tiny blister. I would like to know how much does it cost to get it tested and the consultation fees at your clinic.
With regards,
Darryn Tan
Hi Drtan, last august i started having frequent urination problems which was like 6 times in an hr and it got so bad i went to an A&E and was refered to a urologist,he did a urine culture and ultrasound and gave me antibiotics for 3 weeks and the results was negative but till now i still have discomfort and a weird feeling after ejectculation. the feeling of having something stuck in my bladder and there are white spots on the inner foreskin of my penis and this uncomfortable feeling only happens after ejectculation and last for a few days before going away. what do you suggest i do or get checked for? as its been 8 months. thanks
sorry drtan i forgot to mention that i have herpes. but have not engage in unprotected sex in all these months. only unprotected oral.
Hi Dr. Tan,
I had a 5 min unprotected oral sex 3 months ago in which i ejaculated. After that, I ejaculated again by self-masturbation. 2-3 days later, the left side of my penis started to be painful around the veins area.
The pain subside but then once I masturbated, the pain returned. It might be due to vein irritation. I havent engaged in any sexual activities since.
However, after almost 3 months, I notice some transparent sticky fluid discharged from my penis quite easily. I have also notice a very mild pressure pain when I press the tip of my penis.
Based on your professional knowledge, do you think it is STD? If so, can I know about the tests that will be conducted for my case and the cost of visit + no of days for the results?. Would the test detects UTI? I am planning a trip next week. Hope to hear from you. Thank you so much for your help.
I had oral sex and I am scared I have syphilis but I did not have any symptoms of it and I did not have any ulcers and white discharge on my penis, I only had oral sex and I am gay. I also do not have any rash on my hands and feet but I have ezcema. Please help!
hi dr, i had a relation with a girl that i know about 2 weeks ago. she went for a check up at her doctor's place a week before and was waiting for a result. Yesterday she told me that everything was fine except that she had a positive for Chlamydia Trachomatis.. and since few days i have a discomfort while urinating so i am quite sure its the symptoms. So how much would the checkup and the treatment cost roughly? thank you
Hi Doc, You are doing a great job… My concern is related to Conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia/gonorrhea… And my question is: Is the treatment for Chlamydia and Chlamydial conjunctivitis same (is it the same antibiotic?)? I had protected sex with a sex worker about 40 days ago… three weeks after the encounter I experienced mild testicular discomfort for 2 days and it again recurred after another week… since it's so mild, I didn't feel the urge to go for a screening (and it was protected sex)… but recently I have developed Conjunctivitis in both of my eyes.. my eyelashes are stuck when I wake up in the morning, swollen eyelids.. etc etc… I have read somewhere that Chlamydia/Gonorrhea might spread to eye if left untreated… My GP has given some eye drops for normal Conjunctivitis…out of worry I have been to a clinic which conducts STD screening .. the doc out there dosn't seem to be convince about my conjunctivitis having a connetion with any STD… My test results will take a weeks time to arrive… I don't wanna become blind… So I would like to know if my Chlamydia/Gonorrhea test turns out to be positive and I am treated for that, will that resolve my eye infection as well (if it was caused by the STD)..
thanks doc!!
Hi dr,
I would like to have a full comprehensive screening for any possible std that i may have. Is such thing possible? If so, Can i have your advice on what service should i seek/request for when going to your clinic?
Hi I had a one night stand with a guy 2 weeks ago where i lost my virginity. We failed to use protection as we were drunk. Yesterday, I had sex with my boyfriend and now my back is aching, my vagina is kinda sore and I have a fever. Are these symptoms of STDs?
Hi Dr,
I had a one night stand 2 weeks ago without protection. And last night I had sex with my bf without protection. This morning I had back aches, fever and mild nausea.
Are these signs of STD?
I had been experiencing a sore throat, white tongue, and had ulcers in the back of my throat. I went to the doctor and was tested using a swab. Test results came back as negative for strep however she said the STD test came back positive because I had a mycoplasma. I looked online and mycoplasma genitalia is considered and STD while mycoplasma pneumonia is not. I am confused as to which one I have because it was a throat culture but it showed up on the STD test results. So i have three questions:
1. If I tested positive for mycoplasma through a throat culture, is it an STD?
2. I have been with my girlfriend for over a year and have never cheated. Does testing positive for mycoplasma mean she gave it to me?
3. My girlfriend and I have unprotected sex and have performed oral sex on one another. Can mycoplasma genitalia be transmitted from the genitals to the mouth?
Hey doctor, I have already tested for HIV and the result is negative. I'm just worried if I have std. Therefor I need to get it test. Is herpes able to be cured?? I am NSf. In my ord ffi will they check for std?? Just want to clear my mind.
I HAVE TREATED A GONORREA AISO MY WIFE, and she still expreacing the pain under her private part, so I don't know what to do am stressful please help me
hi dr. I have a cluster of bumps on the foreskin of my penis and i haven't had sex in weeks and on day they just popped up and im kind of worried can you help?
Hi Doc, I have received a unprotected bj from a massage lady on 30 May and on 4 may i noticed a water filled pimple on my penis, and consulted a doctor, he says is too soon for STD test and ask me to return 10 days later, and prescribed me with antibiotic and a jab. The pimple reduced in size and disappeared after the course of antibiotic.
Returned on 14 may for the blood test for HIV, Syphilis TP Ab, HSV Type 1 & 2 IgG Ab, negative/; non-reactive for all, and Urinalysis came out fine too, but did did test for other STDs as he says that I did not have symptoms for the other STDs.
Returned on 2 July for my follow up test for HIV Syphilis TP Ab, HSV Type 1 & 2 IgG Ab also negative.
I have abstained from sexual acts since my last exposure.
But I occasionally felt throbbing sensation at my penis region, and I found Fordyce spots on my lips.
1) are my tests for the STDs cleared? other than HIV
2) what tests should i undertake before 3mth mark?
some pain while urinating and got a hole at my penis .
what disease is that?
Hi doctor,
Two weeks back I have drunken heavily for the first time and had a sex with call girl.. During the course I noticed that I have not used condom….. The contact time is less than 20 secs… What is the probability of getting std to me… I am very much disappointed about the wrong doing by me…
Hi doctor..
Good morrning …..
I have protected sex with a sex worker on 9th of this month and noticed my condom has broken during the course.. I had lower abdominal pain after one week of exposure and it cured automatically on the next day… I have done some tests after 15 days of exposure and are as follows
Doctor.. With reference to above results were all the above test are conclusive….. Kindly let me know if any tests are preferred….. I am very much depressed and lost 4 KGS of weight because of depression. I had low fever symptoms with mild joint pains….
Doctor please help me in this regard..
Hi Doc,
I had Chlamydia before which was treated, i did test again and it was showing 1.6, my doc told me its showing coz of previous history, if i dnt have it now, it will still shw lil bit high due to previous infection, is tht true?
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Every piece of April Fool's crap was worth it for the update my favorite webcomic got yesterday.
Choose "Pika" from the dropdown list. It single handedly made up for years of terrible April fools jokes beside it.
Mr. Tastix said...
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I like the creativity in some of these April Fool's jokes (especially Blizzard's and the Cataclysm ones were well-done) but many of them get very old, very fast. Again though, it's due to the expectancy level, everyone EXPECTS to be fooled and pranked on April Fool's day and only the truly naive think otherwise.
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Also note the day may be called April Fools day, but the holiday is called April Fools. April is at least 30 days long, GIVE EVERYONE HELL!
Amen to that. Normally I'm all for good fun but I hate that the internet essentially becomes unusable for an entire day. 90% of the "jokes" are stupid and unfunny anyway.
At this point the only way to shock someone on April Fool's is to do something SERIOUS. Valve actually went this route once a while back, and announced some serious news that turned out to be true.
Though I did get a kick out of Bioware's special DLC for Dragon Age, which was gag gifts for your party members, some of which make them hate you instead of raiding affection. The Alistair doll for Morrigan about made me die. (And considering one of the potential endings, it's kind of a Funny Aneurysm Moment.) XD


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Women's Guide Gear® Camo Trim Soft Shell Jacket, Black / Pink Camo
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