How Likely Is It To Get HIV From Vaginal Sex Condom Broke

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Hetero Sex-Condom Broke

I was having vaginal and anal intercourse using a condom. The condom broke. He did not ejaculate. What is the probability that I could have contracted any diseases,especially HIV or become pregnant? I am very worried. ...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Any time your mucous membranes, as the receptive partner in vaginal or anal sex, come into contact with HIV infected fluids (semen in this case), there is a chance for infection. While ejaculation inside your body most likely increases your risk... Read more »

Condom broke during anal sex

Hello Dr. Conway.Please help me out of this situation. I had insertive anal intercourse. In the... Read more »

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condom broke in vaginal intercourse, possibility of infection?

Hello Dr Frascino, First of all I would to thank you for providing scientific and... Read more »

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Im HIV-; Condom Broke; dont know his status

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 »

Condom broke...

Posted by MelB4Ever, 4 Replies

I'm a gay male. I had sexual intercourse with anonymous guy. I was the insertive (top) and my condom broke. I only noticed it after sometime and it was completely ripped and on the bottom of the penis. I didn't see any blood when I pulled out. I saw... Read more »

Condom Broke

Posted by MikeyTheSailor, 2 Replies

Hello,

On the night of June 23rd I had sex with a random woman. I put on a condom when I went inside of her but after I came and pulled out, the condom had broke. The whole act lasted maybe a minute at the most. How much of a risk did I put myself in? Read more »

condom broke

Posted by aikman19702, 1 Reply

Been with my boyfriend foe a year now he is hiv positive i am not .A week ago we where making love I was the bottom this session, when finish we notice the condom had broke. I am reseined to the fact that i have been exposed. I always get tested... Read more »

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