Talking about private health issues is part of going to the doctor. Some health concerns, however, feel a lot more personal than others. But whether it’s a sexual problem, hidden rash or body odor, or a debilitating emotional issue, don’t let embarrassment keep you from seeking relief, the USNews Health reported.

Here, in no particular order, are 10 sensitive health problems you can discuss with a health care provider, who won’t be shocked – just ready to help.

1. You have an object stuck in a bodily orifice. It’s probably not a patient’s proudest moment, but hospital emergency rooms routinely deal with sex toys or household objects that become embedded in the body.

If this happens to you, don’t be shy – head to the ER. The staff can medicate you for pain, and they’ll order an X-ray or CT scan to find out just how far the object has gone. They may be able to remove the item then and there, while surgery might be required in other cases.

2. You’ve been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease. People frequently come to the ER to get checked out for sexually transmitted diseases.

Some STDs, like gonorrhea, cause obvious symptoms, but other infections are silent. 

3. You sweat to excess. It’s normal to sweat when you’re standing in the hot sun or waiting to give a public speech. But if you sweat a lot when you’re not supposed to, it could be a sign of a condition called hyperhidrosis.

“If you find yourself changing your clothes frequently, or you’re taking showers more than a couple times a day, you find your hands are wet,” it’s time to let your doctor know, says David Pariser, a dermatologist in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia, and founder of the International Hyperhidrosis Society.

It’s important to speak up, Pariser says, because there’s treatment available – and so you know you aren’t alone. Even if you don’t have hyperhidrosis, heavy sweating can be a symptom of certain medical disorders or medication side effects, and it should be evaluated.

4. You're scared of sex after a heart attack. When recovering from a heart attack, patients often wonder when intimacy can safely resume. If you have a cardiac condition, don’t wait for health professionals to talk about sex – go ahead and ask, advises Elaine Steinke, a professor of nursing at Wichita State University.

5. Life’s unraveling, and you’re lonely. Suzanne LaCombe, a Vancouver psychiatrist, says that for her patients, sex isn't the hardest topic to broach. Instead, she finds, they're more troubled by a lack of emotional connections to others. These patients “really never felt like they belonged,” she says

LaCombe, who practices a form of body-based psychotherapy, says it can take a few sessions before patients are prepared to talk about core issues. 

6. Your erection’s lasting too long. Priapism – the medical term for an erection that doesn’t go away –  is quite painful and can require surgery and even lead to permanent impotence if not treated in time, says Glen Stimmel, a professor of clinical pharmacy and psychiatry at the University of Southern California. Fortunately, priapism is a rare side effect. And while it’s tied in consumers’ minds to erectile dysfunction drugs, it’s actually more likely to occur with trazodone, which is primarily used as an antidepressant.

7. You have a genital rash. Itchy rashes are bad enough. Rashes that occur around the penis, vagina, or buttocks can seriously ratchet up your discomfort. Whether it’s a fungal infection like jock itch, an insect infestation such as scabies or pubic lice, or a condition like psoriasis that can occur anywhere on the body, the sooner you consult a doctor, the sooner you can stop scratching.

8. You’re ashamed of your teeth. “We can kind of cover up our smile – we put our hand in front of our face or hold our lip down so people don’t see what’s happening with our teeth,” says Tamara Berg, a dentist who practices in Yukon, Oklahoma. 

“When they come in, most of them aren’t smiling,” Berg says. “They’re embarrassed, they can’t get a job; they’ve either neglected taking care of themselves. They just don’t know what to do next – to get back into the workforce or even to smile again.”

These patients and others are often pleasantly surprised at how simple dental fixes can be, whether it’s removing and replacing a tooth or using a filling to get rid of a spot, Berg says.

9. You’re binge-eating and purging. People with bulimia use a variety of methods in an unhealthy attempt to get rid of the extra calories after food binges. Purging can take the form of abusing laxatives, enemas or diuretics, or it can involve self-induced vomiting.

Patients don’t like to talk about bulimia, Berg says, but dentists can see its effects on the back side of the teeth, as stomach acid erodes the tooth enamel, which becomes very thin and translucent. “We are aware of that, and we talk to patients about it if we see signs,” she says.

Bulimia is potentially life threatening and if you have symptoms, it’s important to talk to your primary care doctor or a mental health professional as soon as possible.

10. You’re worried about bad breath.

Usually the solution is often as simple as using a tongue scraper or a toothbrush to brush their tongues, because that’s where bacteria form, Berg says.