Hiv Chances With Proper Condom Use But Scratch

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Advice for serodiscordent couple (PROPER CONDOM USE, 2010) (PROPER CONDOM TECHNIQUE, 2010)

Dear Dr. Frascino,About two weeks ago, my boyfriend (negative, insertive partner) and I (undetectable viral load, Atripla, CD4 740, receptive partner) were having sex and the condom broke. He immediately pulled out and that day he started PEP with...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1 I would suggest he complete the 13 days (28 days total) and then stop. The Truvada he had on board would act as "PrEP" (pre-exposure prophylaxis).2. Very low.3. Review proper condom technique (see below). Remember, "lubrication... Read more »

protected oral sex with old condom (CONDOM IN CAR, 2009) (PROPER CONDOM USE, 2009)

I received a protected oral sex in a massage parlor for a minute or two. But the condom I used was... Read more »

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?Why not polyurethane (POLYURETHANE CONDOMS) (PROPER CONDOM USE)

HelloHope you are wellIn most of answers, you use 'if latex condom was used and did not... Read more »

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safe sex using condoms and the proper lube

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have tried most of lubes recommended and although you mention a few lubes on your site i am surprised that you have not mentioned Astroglide which i found a few weeks ago on www.astroglide.co.uk it is fantastic and gives long lasting lubrication... Read more »

Vaginal secretions, shaving and scratching

Posted by grcboy30

I am a male who recently had sex with an ex gf. We had been broken up for 8 years.
I used a condom which didn't break and we did not engage in oral sex either way.
My question is, I shaved my chest and just below my belly button but above my pubic... Read more »

Condoms, chance of infection?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

hello. i have slept with 2 women in the past year. I used condoms every time and didn't have a breakage or slip ever. No oral. What is my risk level? thanks a million can you get it from taking the condom off?

Robb Read more »

Chances with condom

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I made a hugh mistake - while on business in eastern europe, ended up with a sex worker in a hotel. It was protected and condom did not break (went on for about 10 mins, though). I am married with 2 kids and need to know the chances. Very worried... Read more »

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