Dark Bumps After Condom Popped Worried I Have HIV

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It was a dark and stormy night... (NEEDLE STICK, 2010) (URBAN LEGENDS, 2010)

..and I went to a Wal-Mart. This is normally a creepy place, anyway. Oh, yes..it is. You need an armored vehicle and Kevlar.But my friend wanted to go and I was not driving. But I didn't want to wait in the car. Now, please understand that I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Wal-Mart shoppers on dark and stormy nights only look like bloodsucking psychopathic syringe-wielding zombies, but in reality they are just harmless windblown, rain-drenched Wal-Mart shoppers.Go ahead and punch your buddy, but don't worry... Read more »

condom pop

Hello Dr BobThis is my 3rd attempt .As I informed earlier recently in India was with a call girl / Sex worker unknown status. During the intercourse I coul dmake out the condom pop andI immediately piulled it out and used a new one and continued....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your question is identical to many others already posted in the archives and my advice remains exactly the same. The risk of HIV transmission following a condom failure (break) is the same as unprotected sex. See below.Good luck.Dr. Bobcondome... Read more »

dark days,worried,please help me by answering.

DEAR DR.BOB im really confused and dont know what to do please guide me.hi sir.i'm 21 yo male,from a third world country(101st in HIV ranking by CIA),i'm in college and virgin.one night took a prostitute(which turned out to be TS) with a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Sorry to hear your first sexual experience has turned out to be so anxiety provoking. Repressive attitudes (and laws) concerning sex tend to lead to unfortunate situations such as these.Your HIV-acquisition risk (unprotected insertive oral... Read more »

Condom slippage - very worried

I had vaginal sex with an escort [who HIV status is unknown to me] with condoms on. While I was penetrating her from behind, her phone rang and our act was interrupted. After withdrawing from her, I realized that the condom is no longer on my...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,She stopped your dance with no pants to answer the phone? I realize this was your first encounter with a CSW, but Dude, a ring-a-ding-ding is no reason to for sexus-interruptus in my opinion, particularly when you're paying for her time!... Read more »

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I am at a dark place, Getting ready...

Posted by troubledguy, 3 Replies

I don't know if my story is unique or just another hetero sexual man causing trouble for their loved ones.

I am sorry to post here post, without actually getting confirmed 100% But I know I have HIV, I felt it from the early stages where acute period... Read more »

Broken Condom New HIV strain or What? WORRIED

Posted by ademalu, 1 Reply

Well here is my situation
had exposure in mid may 2009 with Commercial Sex Worker (CSW) condom broke ,had rapid test in June and August 2009 all came out negative. had Elisa (elecsys) test for HIV 1 and 2 endsept 2009 came out negative. Had QL DNA... Read more »

worried itchy bumps

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

hi i dont know where to start. My worry is coming from the fact that i was raped eight months ago. After this happened i decided not to tell anyone, especially my husband. I made this decision because i was out with friends partying when this... Read more »

Found an open condom wrapper, so yeah I'm worried.

Posted by AZT, 1 Reply

So yeah, I accidentally touched it. I'm just wondering if there's anyway to get hiv from it if there was a small amount of cum on it(so small that would notice it unless you actually touched it)

I'm also curious if this what websites are talking... Read more »

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