Do People Get HIV From Anal Sex With Condom

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Anal Cancer, HIV and Gay/Bisexual Men

In the general population, anal cancer is a rare disease. Few people knew about it before Farrah Fawcett made public her struggle with the illness. Among men who have sex with men (MSM), and especially HIV-positive MSM, the incidence of anal cancer is significantly more prevalent and increasing annually. 1 However, the majority of gay and bisexual men know little about the disease, have never been tested for it, nor know that screening tests...

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Natural Lambskin Condoms on HIV-- for anal sex

While recently discussing Safer Sex with some friends, a person suggest the use of a natural lambskin condom use by an HIV- to perform anal sex. We know that natural lambskin condoms offer no protection on an HIV+ as the virus can pass through it....

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. Natural condoms are NOT adequateprotection against HIV, nor other STD's. Both partners are at high risk ofinfection, even when these condoms are used. The only types of condoms thatwill protect both partners... Read more »

"are condoms trully safe during anal sex"

hello dr i recently had anal sex with another male high risk i know but anyway we both used condom i was top and the i was bottom anyway how safe are condoms? Ours never broke and we use water base lub as well. did i do it right? do i need to test...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,Condoms are <b>very effective</b> when used correctly, which it sounds like you and your partner did. Effective use includes using (lots of) water based lube, NOT double-bagging, making sure the expiration date... Read more »

Anal sex w/ condom BUT other factors?

I had anal sex with another guy that I didn't know his status last weekend. I, later, called CDC to ask for advice.A specilist simply said my case was a low risk because both of us used condoms. Well I was trying to ask more info but he was...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Dear worried man-Latex condoms that are used throughout sex and do not break, tear, or slip off are highly effective in preventing the transmission of HIV. If they weren't, we'd see more people getting infected through the scenario you... Read more »

Anal Sex Condom Broke

Hi Doc,Your website truly is great, and I, like everyone else here, truly appreciate everything you're doing.70 hours ago I had sex with a prostitute in Thailand. Recieved unprotected oral, had protective vaginal, and protective anal....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello DM,You broke two condoms during the same sex act? Hmmm . . . that's highly unlikely. Possible explanations include: (1) the condoms were defective, (2) the condoms were not used properly or (3) your Thai hooker has teeth in her love... Read more »

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Anal Sex w/ my HIV+ Boyfriend

Posted by Escape, 1 Reply

Shortly after I met my partner we found he was HIV+. I have continued to test negative. When we met he said he was versatile, to me this is very important as I do occasionally like to receive. I understand the need to be safe, but he was not... Read more »

anal sex -- condom broke

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I'm a little freaked out. I'm a straight guy that met a nice gay guy. After some discussion, I decided to venture out and try anal sex with him, with me penetrating him. After some drinks we turned down the lights and started. After some thrusts, I... Read more »

Protected receptive anal sex

Posted by AnthonyMC, 1 Reply

Hello.

I'm a heterosexual guy but more or less 2 months ago I did something I will never forgive myself for, regardless of whether I got infected with something or not: I had receptive anal sex with a transexual sex worker.

Now, the intercourse was... Read more »

How risky is INSERTIVE anal sex

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, I am well aware of the risks of unprotected receptive anal sex, but how risky is unprotected insertive anal sex? Would it be more or less risky than unprotective insertive vaginal sex? Anyone have any knowledge on the subject?

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