Question
Do I need an HIV test after sex with a condom?
18 July 2006. Related: All topics, HIV testing, HIV transmission.
Hi there, please could you answer my question as it is tearing me apart with worry.
Approx two days ago i paid a woman to have sex in Nottingham (UK). I was extremely stupid to do this as i have a beautiful wife and three amazing children.
I was very drunk at the time and the woman firstly put on a condom on my penis and then gave me oral sex, after which we had penetrative sex in the vagina from behind.
Although the condom stayed on throughout the whole experience, my main worry is that i was not fully erect at any point in the whole experience as i was drunk. My penis was not fully erect during the penetration. the prostitute squeezed on the base of my penis whilst penetration (i think she did that to get me more erect). I did not ejaculate either.
Although the condom stayed on throughout the whole process, i am worried that due to the fact that i was not erect, i may have caught HIV from her. I suspect that she is a drug user, and therefore i am becoming extremely worried.
Answer
From what you describe, you have not been at risk for catching HIV.
You wore a condom through the whole encounter, and therefore there is no chance that you could have caught HIV. It doesn’t matter that you were not fully erect – the barrier from the condom would still be very effective.
The fact that you used a condom for oral sex too. means that it is very unlikely to have been exposed to any other sexually transmitted infection either.
If you want to discuss this in confidence with a health advisor, then your local hospital will have a sexual health clinic – often called GUM clinic (Genitary Urinary Medicine) or STI clinic (Sexually Transmitted Infections), and they can give you information over the phone, and also make an appointment for free confidential testing.
You can find an NHS clinic by putting in a town or the first part of a postcode into the search box on the NHS site:
Note: this page was edited in January 2018 to update the NHS link.
Hi there, please could you answer my question as it is taring me apart with worry.
I had sex with prostitute I was drunk at the time and my penis was not fully erect than the woman firstly put on a condom on my penis and then gave me oral sex, after that we had penetrative sex in the vagina in some positions.
She was in pain all the time in view minutes I got my penis out of her and it was covered with some black skin or dirt I don’t know but I think she has vginl infection than she pulled the condom out from the middle and put on another one…
my main worry is when she put on another one with dirty hands
, i am worried that to the fact that caught HIV from her.
Hi Jayson, information about HIV risk is here:
http://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/hiv-transmission-and-testing
I had protected sex with a female a little over 2 weeks ago… Am I at risk of having HIV? Thanks.
This service is for treatment information for HIV positive people.
We don’t answer individual questions about transmission risks and testing.
But most questions about transmission have already been answered on the FAQ page:
http://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/hiv-transmission-and-testing
I have done sex with a girl wearing condom. Is any risk of hiv. I am fearful. Do I need a test?
I’m sorry but i-Base no longer answers individual questions about risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing.
This service is based on information relating to treatment of people who are HIV positive.
Information online
Most testing questions are already answered on the FAQ page:
http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing
Our guide to HIV Testing and risks of sexual transmission guide has more detailed and easy to read information about these topics. It can be read online at this link:
http://i-base.info/guides/testing
Worried about HIV?
If you are worried about a possible infection contact your local testing centre.
In the UK you can find your nearest clinic using the NHS website:
http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/ServiceSearchAdditional.aspx?ServiceType=SexualHealthService
Understanding HIV test results:
If you do not understand results from an HIV test, please contact the centre where you were tested.
Worried about symptoms?
If you are concerned about any symptoms please contact a doctor.
I’m sorry but i-Base no longer answers individual questions about risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing.
This service is based on information relating to treatment of people who are HIV positive.
Information online
Most testing questions are already answered on the FAQ page:
http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing
Our guide to HIV Testing and risks of sexual transmission guide has more detailed and easy to read information about these topics. It can be read online at this link:
http://i-base.info/guides/testing
Worried about HIV?
If you are worried about a possible infection contact your local testing centre.
In the UK you can find your nearest clinic using the NHS website:
http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/ServiceSearchAdditional.aspx?ServiceType=SexualHealthService
Understanding HIV test results:
If you do not understand results from an HIV test, please contact the centre where you were tested.
Worried about symptoms?
If you are concerned about any symptoms please contact a doctor.
hi,
ii just want know if i had no done safe sex today can i do the test immediatly for hiv
thanks
I’m sorry but i-Base no longer answers individual questions about risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing, although because you used a condom you would not be at risk of HIV.
This service is based on information relating to treatment of people who are HIV positive.
Most testing questions are already answered on the FAQ page:
http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing
Our guide to HIV Testing and risks of sexual transmission guide has more detailed and easy to read information about these topics. It can be read online at this link:
http://i-base.info/guides/testing
I am 24 year old male. Two months ago, i had oral sex with a girl (she had very active sex life then) the thing was that she gave me a blow job without condom but the duration was about 5 seconds because i objected and told her that let me wear condom than do it. The contact between my penis and her mouth was of just 5 seconds. Then we had protected sex. I am worried. Have i contracted hiv infection?
Thanks in advance for answering my query.