Probability Of Getting AIDS From Touching Used Condom

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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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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 in my car for 2 months. It has been exposed to heat over 100F. However it did not break while I received the oral sex. Does the exposure to heat any...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your condom was in the car for two months? Wow, that's quite a dry spell, dude. Do you happen to resemble Dick Cheney or something like that?Your worries are unwarranted. Heat can denature latex, making it more likely to break. Luckily your... Read more »

after removing condom, i touch the tip of my penis

I had sex with a sexworker. Some people to told me that the girl had a HIV or HIV+, but i didnt know it 'til now.We had protected sex, i was wearing a condom..and after that,she was very wet when i remove my penis from her. The condom was wet...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:I would not be concerned. You were not at risk in a situation like this. Transmission occurs when your partners fluids are forced inside your urethra during the thrusting motion of intercourse. Just getting fluids near the opening of your... Read more »

Effectiveness of condoms (CONDOMS) (CONDOM EFFICACY)

I am confused good doctor...you said HIV can't penetrate a condom no, way no how....why does The CDC website say its only 85% effective. They say that it still possible to get HIV. I googled it and I see everything from 98% to 80%. I know...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I've addressed this topic numerous times before and have nothing new to add. See below.Dr. Bobcondoms aren't totally safe (CONDOMS) (CONDOM EFFICACY)Jan 10, 2007 I don't really have a queston but rather a statement. i'm a... Read more »

Probability of Being Infected (DOUBLE BAGGING) (USING TWO CONDOMS)

Hello Dr.Bob,I am from Turkey and I was on a trip to Korea last week. I had a sexual relation with a Korean woman that I do not know but I have suspicions of her. I used condom and made just an ordinary(no anal etc, blowjob etc.) I used two condoms...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You "used two condoms according to usage instructions . . . ."???? WHAT??? What usage instructions recommend double bagging? None that I'm aware of. Using two latex condoms can cause latex-on-latex friction, which can weaken the... Read more »

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About the guy touching his condom....

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

...(also known as the paper cutter).

I think I am the only person who can relate to this guy, and I really think he does have to worry about disease. Unfortunately, he's worrying about the wrong one. The disease that he has is one I also suffer... Read more »

I'm probably overreacting, but....

Posted by Anonymous

Saturday Night at a bachelor party I ended up having intercourse with a stripper. We used a condom and there was no breakage. However after the intercourse I had to go to the bathroom to flush the condom so I zipped the condom up in my pants with... Read more »

no condoms=aids???

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

i'm a 20 years old woman and i had first slept with a guy when i was 17. since then i had 3 boy friends and i had slept with them all. i have a new boy friend now these days..and he doesn't like to use comdoms..and that makes me warry..i don't think... Read more »

The truth about condoms

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Listen. All condoms are electronically tested. That is the manufacturers test them with electrons. Even tough the hiv virus is very small, microscopically small an electron is even smaller! So if an electron cant pass through the condom then wouldnt... Read more »

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