Question 1

is it possible to have an air embolism from sexual intercourse?

Accepted Answer

Air embolism : No. Air embolism is the introduction of air into the vascular system in sufficient  volumes to compromise the blood flow to a target organ (usually the lungs, heart and brain). This is not possible with sexual intercourse. Sex can introduce air into the abdominal cavity but this is harmless.

Question 2

i'm pregnant and want to have sexual intercourse with my partner but am frightened that i will get a air embolism, is this rare and is this unlikely?

Accepted Answer

Rare: This is rare and usually only happens if you compressed air is blown into the vagina.  If your partner avoids blowing air into the vagina you won't get an air embolism.   Best wishes!

Question 3

can sexual intercourse through the vagina cause a air embolism, i'm so scared to have sex with my partner in 26 weeks pregnant ?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely, is ossible: Air embolism is at greatest risk from oral sex where air is blown into the vagina, or from unusual positioning during intercourse, e.g. Anal sex. Pregnancy puts women at higher risk of air embolism, so you are justified in being concerned, proceed at your own risk

Question 4

what are the chances of getting an air embolism while having intercourse doggy style?

Accepted Answer

Zero: air embollisms usually refer to intra-vascular.

Question 5

doctors, what are the chances of getting air embolism while having intercourse doggy style?

Accepted Answer

Air embolism: There is no known way that this could cause air embolism, unless this was done 100 feet under the ocean.

Question 6

lets say someone caught hpv during sexual intercourse. and the person with hpv lights up a cigarette & blows smoke out his lungs in the air. if someone breaths in the smoke from the person with hpv can they catch hpv?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: this way.  If an HPV lesion is being burned away by laser, or electrocautery, this smoke plume may carry the viral infectious material. But not as you suggest.

Question 7

i know i have a uti, i just havent had time to get it treated, but noticed lately when i go pee its i have air in my urethra after i pee and its always at the end after i urinate after holding my urine in for a while or after sexual intercourse?

Accepted Answer

: If you think you have had untreated bladder infection then it is the most common cause of air inside the bladder. Please visit or call your doctor for a course of empiric antibiotic. Patient with Crohn's disease could have a fistula between the colon and bladder and air from colon will go to bladder. The urine in the latter condition is very turbid, sometimes bloody, very foul odor. Good luck.

Question 8

was on fertomid 50 for 5 days to ovulate today. been experiencing headaches for days and today i had a sharp pain on my lower stomach. cramps that somehow had air to pass gas. sexual intercourse has been painful for two days.

Accepted Answer

Ovarian Cyst: it is possible that you have an ovarian Cyst. These are fluid filled and painful with movement (esp sex). Talk to the Dr who prescribed Fertomid. They can do a complete exam and imaging to see if this is the case and treat you as well.

Question 9

does sexual intercourse reduce teenage height?

Accepted Answer

Not specifically: If any activity prevents someone from having balanced nutrition, proper rest and exercise it might interfere with growth.The occasional episode of sex will not stunt your growth.However, there are several other problems associated with the practice that may  have long lasting negative effects on a teen.

Question 10

how can i restrain myself from sexual intercourse?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Do you want to resist all sexual intercourse as in becoming celibate (e.g. For being a priest) or do you mean you want to have less and/or healthier sexual intercourse? 

If you mean the second, then i recommend you consult with a therapist who works with compulsive sexual acting out. 

If you feel that sex is all bad, i suggest you talk about that with psychologist too. Be well, .

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Is it possible to have an air embolism from sexual intercourse?

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I'm pregnant and want to have sexual intercourse with my partner but am frightened that i will get a air embolism, is this rare and is this unlikely?

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Can sexual intercourse through the vagina cause a air embolism, i'm so scared to have sex with my partner in 26 weeks pregnant ?

A member asked:

What are the chances of getting an air embolism while having intercourse doggy style?

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Doctors, what are the chances of getting air embolism while having intercourse doggy style?

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Lets say someone caught hpv during sexual intercourse. and the person with hpv lights up a cigarette & blows smoke out his lungs in the air. if someone breaths in the smoke from the person with hpv can they catch hpv?

A member asked:

I know i have a uti, i just havent had time to get it treated, but noticed lately when i go pee its i have air in my urethra after i pee and its always at the end after i urinate after holding my urine in for a while or after sexual intercourse?

A member asked:

Was on fertomid 50 for 5 days to ovulate today. been experiencing headaches for days and today i had a sharp pain on my lower stomach. cramps that somehow had air to pass gas. sexual intercourse has been painful for two days.

A member asked:

Does sexual intercourse reduce teenage height?

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How can i restrain myself from sexual intercourse?

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