Can HIV Be Contracted Through Protected Sex?

Posted on Thu, 8 Dec 2016

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Question : Hi,

I had sex with a sex worker last Monday. The entire session I wore the condom. But the condom I wore is covered upto 3/4 from the head of my penis. I rolled down the condom only upto 3/4 of my penis. The remaining 1/4th of my penis is not covered by the condom. Also I do not have any visible cuts or wounds on the uncovered part of my penis

My fear is :

1. Will I contract HIV, even if I wore condom
2. Is there any possibility for HIV to enter into my body through the uncovered part of my penis.
3. Do I need to go for the HIV test after 3 months

Thanks & Regards,
XXXXXXX XXXX

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to go for HIV test.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome to HCM.

You had protected sex with condom then you need to get worried about contracting HIV as there is no risk and it is not possible for HIV virus to enter into the body through uncovered part without any cuts or abrations so just calm down and forget the act.

You need not to go for any HIV test even now also because the risk is not there in your case. Allay the fear or anxiety related to HIV and move ahead. For any further query feel free to ask me any time.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

Hello Doctor,

Thanks for your response.

Also if I have any micro cuts on the uncovered part of my penis, which cannot be visible to naked eyes, do i have any chance to contract HIV?

Is it 100% sure that if we wore condom properly , we can avoide HIV infection??

Thanks &Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes absolutely.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

If you are using condom properly then definitely avoid HIV infection and if there is micro cuts on the uncovered part of your penis then also the risk is not there so be relaxed, forget about the episode and move ahead in life happily. For any further query feel free to ask me any time.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (23 hours later)

Hello Doctor,

Thanks for your response.

I am having another doubt that, if the uncovered part of my penis entered in to the mouth of the vegina (as the uncovered part can only enter in at the beginning of the vegina) or if the veginal fulid contracted the uncovered part of the penis and if any micro cuts in the uncovered part, fo i have chance to contract hiv???

Also if is there any chance for hiv transmissiom through penis skin?

Is the details that you provided are scientifically proved?

I think I am troubling you with blender questions. Because i am too much anexious and i cannot stop asking these stupid questions. Sorry for troubling you.

Thanks & Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The benefits of using condom in STIs prevention is scientifically proven.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back once again.

The possibility of contracting HIV through the way you had mentioned is very rare because in this case first you have to be sure about your partner status and even though she is positive then also the chances are very unlikely. The advantages of using condom in STIs prevention are scientifically proven so don't get anxious or worried and move ahead in life. Wishing you very happy and healthy life.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (46 minutes later)

Hello Doctor,

This is my last question and I will close this discussion once i get the answer for this question.

So in my case, finally I have 0% chances to contract hiv and no need to go for any tests.

Am i correct Doctor?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes definitely.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

You are absolutely right that in your case there is no chance of contracting HIV so just calm down, forget about the episode and move ahead in life happily.

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar