Do People Get HIV From Condom Slipped

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Condoms

Nonoxynol-9 Nonoxynol-9 is a chemical that kills sperm (a spermicide). It can help prevent pregnancy when it is used in the vagina along with condoms or other birth control methods. Nonoxynol-9 should not be used in the mouth or rectum. Because nonoxynol-9 kills HIV in the test tube, it was considered as a way to prevent HIV infection during sex. Unfortunately, many people are allergic to it. Their sex organs (penis, vagina, and rectum) can get...

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condom slip/donation

Hello,I recently had sex with my girlfriend who is HIV+. It was protected, however the condom slipped and the lower half of my penis was exposed and I have a small sore on the part of the shaft that was exposed. What is the transmission risk through...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,That the condom slipped a bit, such that the lower half of your penis was exposed during vaginal sex, would not constitute a significant HIV risk, assuming that the "business end" (the head) of your penis remained covered and the... Read more »

Horrible lapse in judgement with sexworker (CONDOM SLIPPED 2008)

Hello Dr. Frascino,I would first like to thank you for your work with your foundation and through this website. Unfortunately my education in regards to HIV was apparently lacking, and my seemingly obsessive searching of this site has been...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your statement, "I only wish that when I went to school some of this information was available," speaks volumes about the deplorable state of science-based, age-appropriate sex education in our schools. This will improve considerably... Read more »

HIV transmission from condom slip/HIV virus stable in water

My question is a combined question. This is the 1st and last time I will ever make such a poor judgement call. I am uncircumsized. Had sex with a sex worker. Used a condom during vaginal and oral intercourse. She used lubrication. I was kind...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiYou used protection and even though the condom slipped some you were always covered and as long as you had no open sores on your penis there was no risk of HIV transmission. You did everything right.Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

help, condom slipped off with HIV+ boyfriend

I am a 23 year old guy who is daying a 28 year old HIV+ guy. We pratice safe sex, and have never had a problem until now. Last night he was having sex with me (i was on the bottom) and the condom he was using slipped off. We had been drinking so...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,To PEP or not to PEP, that is the question! On the "not to PEP" side would be:1.very brief exposure2.no ejaculation3.Your Top Gun boyfriend is on HAART with non-detectable plasma viral load.On the "to PEP" side would... Read more »

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Reuse of slipped off condom during withdrawal Please HELP!!!!!!!

Posted by Noctis_21, 2 Replies

Any of these risks?

I had sex about a month ago and one in December I think, both protected but wondering if there were risks in my actions. The first encounter I gave her oral only for like 20 seconds and had scabs on the corner of my finger. and... Read more »

REuse of a slipped off condom on withdrawal

Posted by Noctis_21

Any of these are risks?

I had sex about a month ago and one in December I think, both protected but wondering if there were risks in my actions. The first encounter I gave her oral only for like 20 seconds and had scabs on the corner of my finger.... Read more »

Condom Slipping off

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I dont know how to say this but im going to say this from the begining.
I recently had sex and the condom slipped off. I was nervious I wasnt even totally errect. I felt like i was inside of my partner for maybe two seconds maybe even less but im... Read more »

My condom slipped off while having sex?

Posted by Alexleuo, 2 Replies

My condom slipped off while having sex with a sex worker. What is my risk?
I am 35 years old male.

Yestarday I was having sex with a sexual worker suddenly we both notice the condom was slipped off. I think the time unprotected was around 1 minute.... Read more »

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