AboutKristen Brannock, MPH Expertise I can answer any of your questions concerning HIV infection and AIDS. This includes ways it can and cannot be transmitted, how it is treated, how it affects the body and methods to protect yourself. I can also answer questions concerning safer sex and contraception.
Experience I trained with the Red Cross to be an HIV/AIDS counselor and I am a member of CARES- Carolina AIDS Resource Education Service.
Organizations CARES and trained by the Red Cross I also have my Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education.
Question The other day I had sex with this guy I've been seeing for a few weeks, who stated early on he's hiv negative, and was tested about 2 years ago, but hasnt had any partners since. I was the giver in anal sex, wore a condom and used plenty of water-based lube. We only had sex for about 10 mins until he ejaculated, but I did not. Afterwards, I took off the condom and threw it out. Then the next day, I read something online about how to put a condom on properly. It said to pinch the top so no there are no air bubbles that could burst the rubber. I didnt do that during my encounter, which has gotten me a little worried, even though I didnt notice any holes in it when I removed it. My question is: is it a big deal if one doesnt pinch it?
Answer Actually, it is a big deal...when condoms are used correctly, they prevent the spread of HIV up to 99%. Using them correctly includes removing excess air but pinching the tip.
When the air is left in, it can sometimes break the condom when the person ejaculates because there needs to be room for the semen too. If you did not notice any tearing, then you have no reason to worry.
Since you did not ejaculate, the likelihood of tearing is really low. Tearing occurs when someone ejaculates and there isnt room for it, based on the air left in the tip.
I dont think you have any reason to worry. But it is IMPERATIVE that you use condoms correctly, which ALWAYS includes pinching the tip.
