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Offline Rhino

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Expired Condom (Just To Make Sure!)
« on: October 09, 2008, 09:29:08 pm »
Hello Again

I've read through some of the archived questions regards this but I just wanted to be very certain. After having vaginal intercourse with my lady friend I noticed that the condom was expired. It didn't not break or come off at any time. I did use lube (not sure if that's important).

You guys strongly advise against using expired condoms, but I take that's because they carry a high risk of breakage and not because HIV can bypass them in some way. HIV would only be a concern IF breakage occurs, which is not a subtle even. Am I correct? Would you advise me to get tested?

Thanks
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Offline RapidRod

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Re: Expired Condom (Just To Make Sure!)
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2008, 11:09:33 pm »
The condom didn't fail so you lucked out. You didn't have a risk. Next time look before you use.
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Offline Rhino

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Re: Expired Condom (Just To Make Sure!)
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2008, 11:19:30 pm »
Will do. Thanks.
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Offline Andy Velez

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Re: Expired Condom (Just To Make Sure!)
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2008, 08:42:08 am »
Just as a ps, you would have known if the condom had failed. When a condom fails, people worry that it might have had a teensy weensie hole or something like that. That's not how it happens. When it fails the condom ends up looking like a fringed hula hoop on your penis. So believe me, you would have known it.

As Rod suggested, check beforehand that it's within the time limit for use.
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Offline Rhino

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Blood Exposure - Just To Confirm.
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2010, 04:51:09 pm »
Hey guys.

I noticed quite a bit of blood on the end of my condom, the young lady said she had just finished having her period but was still "spotting" a bit. ( Would have been great if she had told me that beforehand. )

I used a condom correctly throughout and it did not break or slip off at any point. The blood does not change the fact that I had not exposure right?

I know its not what you guys are focused on here, but does blood exposure increase risk for other STDs? Herpes specifically?

Thanks
Rhino
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Re: Blood Exposure - Just To Confirm.
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2010, 05:12:28 pm »
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Offline Andy Velez

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Re: Expired Condom (Just To Make Sure!)
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2010, 05:16:21 pm »
Please follow our rule and keep all AM I INFECTED questions in this same thread where I have your latest and previous.

The condom did the job. You were not at risk for HIV because she was menstruating. Condoms provide very effective protection.
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Offline Rhino

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Re: Expired Condom (Just To Make Sure!)
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2010, 05:23:44 pm »
Hey MTD

That question was from two years ago dude, I had actually forgotten I had asked that question. Sorry to break the rules man, I apologize.
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Offline Rhino

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Re: Expired Condom (Just To Make Sure!)
« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2010, 05:26:34 pm »
Thanks guys. Again sorry for the slip up.

Any opinion on the last part of my question?
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Offline Andy Velez

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Re: Expired Condom (Just To Make Sure!)
« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2010, 05:38:30 pm »
The likelihood is you were protected overall. But we advise anyone who is sexually active to regularly have a full STD panel done. That means at least annually and every six months is even better. Other STDs are much easier to acquire than HIV.
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Offline Rhino

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Re: Expired Condom (Just To Make Sure!)
« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2010, 05:45:50 pm »
Understood. Thanks for taking the time.

Cheers
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Offline Andy Velez

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Re: Expired Condom (Just To Make Sure!)
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2010, 05:49:09 pm »
You're welcome.
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