Can Someone Get HIV From Condom Leak

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leaked condom

after ejaculating. i took of my penis from her vagina immediately. i didnt took off the condom right away. i took it of after the erection was gone. i was lying on the bed. so the my cum leaked outside the condom. can it lead to a hiv transmission?...

Response from Shannon Southall

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HiNo because there was no direct exchange of body fluid.You are fine from this experience.Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

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Condom use and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hi...I was just wondering about the use of condoms and the incidence of HIV. I was raped by some drunk guy about a month ago, he was wearing a condom, took it off half-way through, and put another one on. From what I remember, nothing leaked out,... Read more »

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Posted by tamster2k, 1 Reply

HI! I am new. I do all that I can to be safe now that I am divorced and active again. I have had sex with two people, unprotected, in monogomus relationships. At first I was tested once a month for three months. Then I go every three months. I... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I found this one a fact sheet that someone else on here had posted:

Laboratory studies generally have found that viruses do not pass through intact latex condoms,
even when the devices are stretched and stressed. While intact condoms prevent the... Read more »

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