Can I Get AIDS From Broken Condom

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Broken Condom

Thanks a lot for having a look on my problem.I never thought I would need to learn a lot on HIV & AIDS. 2 days back I had sex and as usual I am not sure whether she is positive or not.1. Condom got broken, but not sure where exactly because I...

Response from Richard Cordova III

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Hi there:If the condom broke during penetrative sex, then there is certainly a chance for infection. The virus can enter through the urethra, or "tip" of the penis. I would not be too concerned about the oral sex. Since the condom broke, I... Read more »

Broken Condom

My girlfriend was recently diagnosed with hiv. She has had it for awhile because it has developed... Read more »

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Broken condom unkown partner status

8 days ago I had sex with a guy whom HIV status is unkown to me. We started by having safe sex, but... Read more »

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Broken Condom

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I hade sex with someone I really didn't know that well over the weekend. During it, I realized my condom broke, and I stopped without ejaculating. So I have two big concerns. One, assuming the unlikely worst that the girl was HIV positive, what... Read more »

BROKEN CONDOM/need help

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Sorry, my english is not so good. I need some answers. I when to see a prositute house with friends to hang out with no intention to have sex. Pursure suck! She gave me oral sex with a condom and later had vargianl intercourse. The next thing I know... Read more »

broken condom - 30 seconds - broken lives

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

People,

A broken condom followed by 30 seconds of exposure in vaginal sex(insertive) & this is what I have. I think following list speaks for itself as to what I have:
1. PN [burning palms & soles from 10 day onwards]
2. joint aches
3. stomach... Read more »

broken condom

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

What are the risks if a condom breaks, and contact was only for 1-2 seconds before withdrawal. My contact was with a sex worker and the condom broke. She heard the breaking sound and quickly withdrew. Hence 1-2 seconds. I asked her later if she... Read more »

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