Question

What are the chances of a male catching HIV thru a failed condom?

2 May 2007. Related: All topics, HIV transmission.

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Thanks for your question and for agreeing to post the answer online.
Condoms give very good protection, so the chances of a failed condom leading to HIV are very very low.

Taking care when using the condom is important – i.e. by checking it is still in place while you are having sex is a good idea.

The risks are very low whether or not the man is having sex with another man or with a woman.