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Condom question
« on: November 14, 2019, 09:23:03 am »
Hi all expert here, i need some asses about my exposure and some question about condom..
Sorry for my bad english, iam from Asia.

I had unprotected oral sex with CSW.
after that I began to have sex (vaginal) with her using a condom, but half way thru the intercourse I lost my erection and the condom is loose, so I pull my penis out from her with the condom only cover half of my penis (because i lost erection). Condom didnt break or leak.
My concern about HIV is there any chance of me infected?

And how effective condom if use correctly when we have vaginal sex? I read on CDC condom only 80% effective on preventing HIV? Why? I thought condom is impermeable with HIV?

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Re: Condom question
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2019, 09:40:18 am »
Hiya,

It's simple and proven time and time again, HIV can't transmit through an intact latex or polyurethane condom.

One of the problems is that condoms can break in the real world mostly due to incorrect usage and if they do break during intercourse the effectiveness is gone. Hence statistically condoms are less than 100%,  the other issues with the 85% claims are things like the old story of inconsistent usage 

Back to the point, stats without content simply do not apply to individuals (you). What applies to you is simply the following; It's proven HIV can not transmit through an intact condom during the act of intercourse and, as long as this obvious issue of condoms shredding does not happen and you used the condom throughout the entire act of intercourse there is no reason to worry about HIV from intercourse, there is no reason to stress or test outside of normal standard routine.

One of the bigger problems is STI's & HIV often get grouped incorrectly together when looking at effectiveness causing undue panic by many sources. See the levels of protection for various STIs also depends greatly on differences in how the diseases or infections are transmitted.  Some infections (Not HIV) are transmitted primarily by skin-to-skin contact, which may infect areas not covered by a condom ( Such as genital herpes, human papillomavirus [HPV] infection, syphilis, and chancroid). So effectiveness also depends on what STI you are concerned about.

All these are some of the reasons its called safer sex not safe sex and, everyone sexual active should simply test at least yearly for STI's out of standard routine.

Anyhow what you posted was not an HIV concern so if this was your only activities then move on with your life and test at least yearly out of standard routine for HIV & STI's as every sexually active adult should.

Here's what you need to know in order to avoid HIV infection:
Use condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse, correctly and consistently, every time, no exceptions. Consider starting PrEP as an additional layer of HIV protection going forward

Keep in mind that some sexual practices which may be described as ‘safe’ in terms of HIV transmission might still pose a risk for transmission of other STI's, so please do get fully tested regularly and at least yearly for all STI's including but not limited to HIV and test more frequently if unprotected intercourse occurs

Also, note that it is possible to have an STI and show no signs or symptoms and the only way of knowing is by testing.

More information on HIV Basics, PEP, TaSP and Transmission can be found through the links in my signature to our POZ pages

Kind regards

Jim
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Re: Condom question
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2019, 09:58:13 am »
Jim.. thanks for quick reply and explanation about condom effectiveness in regards to HIV.

So, about my condom loose, as my PENIS HEAD & URETHRA still covered with condom, its no HIV Risk?

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Re: Condom question
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2019, 12:29:17 pm »
Hiya, in short, no HIV risk. Relax and move on with your life.   ;)
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Re: Condom question
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2019, 11:38:47 pm »
Hello..
Anxious is getting better of me, so i decide go to clinic for HIV test and the result is Non-Reactif.
So, i will move on..
Thanks to Jim Allen for assesment.
Maybe someone who having similiar issue with me, just move on. You are not at HIV risk.
Thank you, Jim.

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Re: Condom question
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2019, 02:19:35 am »
You're welcome, glad you can move on with your life.
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