Vaginal Sex Condom Broke And HIV Transmission Risk

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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,how great is the risk?

Dear Doctor, i just had vaginal sex with a stripper.after ejaculating i noticed that the condom... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Condom Broke, any risk of HIV?

I have an encounter with a sex worker, she did unprotected oral on me for about less than 5... Read more »

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H. »

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Articles

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Effectiveness of COL-1492, a Nonoxynol-9 Vaginal Gel, on HIV-1 Transmission in Female Sex Workers: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Although the male condom, when used consistently and correctly, provides high levels of protection against HIV-1 and other STDs, negotiating its use is not always feasible for many women. Therefore, there is a need for a female-controlled method for... Read more »

CDC Issues Fact Sheet on Oral Sex and HIV Transmission

The CDC has released a fact sheet informing people that there is some risk of transmitting HIV to others through oral sex, even though it is much lower than the risk of transmission from vaginal or anal intercourse, the Lakeland Ledger 's "Robin's... Read more »

Companies Push Condom Use, STI Messages on College Campuses to Promote Safer-Sex Practices, Reduce HIV Transmission

The New York Times on Sunday examined the campaigns conducted by the condom industry on college campuses nationwide that aim to promote condom use and safer-sex messages in an effort to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections,... Read more »

Durex Stops Making Condoms With Nonoxynol-9 Due to Possible Increased Risk of HIV Transmission

SSL International , the maker of Durex condoms, has stopped producing condoms containing the spermicide nonoxynol-9, which in recent studies has shown that it may increase the risk of HIV transmission, BBC News reports ( BBC News , 1/20). ... Read more »

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Need help, condom broke with sex worker.

Posted by Nos, 2 Replies

I'm really worrying about a choice I made yesterday. I was about to have sex with a sex worker. As I was going in the condom broke. I immediately pull out. Now I'm worrying if she was HIV positive that I might of caught it. Is being about to 24 hrs.... 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 Anyone?

Posted by Anonymous, 10 Replies

Has anyone heard of someone getting infected from a single incident where the condom broke and you were the receptive partner in anal? I know it can happen, but is it something that happens alot? I need some perspective, I know it is a risk and I... Read more »

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