Should I Get Tested After 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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Anal Sex w/ Condom. Ejaculated IN Condom. Risk?

HI. Doctors, thank you so much for what you do, along with all your wonderful colleagues here. You guys are angels.Background: I do not have a very active sex life because of a very busy schedule. So last week, i had anal sex with a stranger i met...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi AVWC:Using a condom for each and every act of penetrative sex is one of the best ways to protect yourself against HIV and many other STD's. Since you used a condom, you protected yourself in this situation.FYI: When he said three months (or... Read more »

Anal Sex and the condom brokeThe Body: Rick Sowadsky M.S.P.H., C.D.S, Answers to Safe Sex Questions

Rick, Me and this guy were having anal sex. I used a condom and ky with nonmoxinol 9. I was the insertive partner. We did it for about 35-40 seconds and changed postitions. The condom was still intact. Then we it in another postition for about 30...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.The only thing I can tell you is that once the condom broke, you became athigh risk for HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's). Thelonger you were having sex after the condom broke, the greater... 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 »

Condom broke while having unprotected anal sex

HiI'm a male and had anal sex with a female prostitute within the last few hours, and didn't realise until after that the condom had brokenI also have a cut on my penis and so this is making me very worried that i may have contracted...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiUnfortunately having the condom break during anal sex does pose a significant risk of HIV transmission and getting tested for HIV is important. PEP has to be started within the first 72 hours.The guidelines for HIV testing are to be initially... Read more »

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