I had sex with wearing condom inside out - #11728
I had sex with wearing condom inside out and then after sex realised the condom was worn the wrong way(inside out). The condom did not break and also it was well intact to the penis after sex and I did not ejaculate and I did not reuse the same condom after realising it was worn inside out in the wrong way. Should I be concerned about getting STI or HIV? When should I get tested to get the accurate results?
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This means the protection was still effective, and the risk of HIV/STI transmission is extremely low to negligible. The main concern with inside-out use is if you had already pre-ejaculate or semen on the condom surface before turning it around and re-using it but you did not reuse it.
Hello dear See as per clinical history the chances are less since there was no history of either ejaculation or any leakage into vagina So chances of hiv or any sexually transmitted diseases are very less However for your doubt clearance you can get tests done to rule out the chances Eliza PCR Dark field microscopy Nat or nucleac acid tests Nat can be done in 10-15 days while eliza tes can be done in 6 weeks ( p24) and hiv antigen ( 3 months). Hopefully your query got solved Regards
Wearing a condom inside out and then using it without reuse or breakage still provides protection, especially since there was no ejaculation. The risk of HIV or STI transmission in your case is very low. For reassurance, you may consult a venereologist/sexual health specialist, and if you wish to test, a 4th-generation HIV test at 28 days gives accurate results.
Hello vijay, Don’t panic. Probablity of having STI or Hiv is zero or low Since it wasn’t flipped/broken/reused.
But for just REASSURANCE you can do the tests if partner status is unknown HIV - 12 weeks(early test 4 weeks) Herpes-4 to 6 weeks Syphylis -3 to 6 weeks Gonorrhea- 1 to 2 weeks
I hope this helps. Thank you
Hello Vijay, I understand your concern and I’m here to help.
You worn the condom inside out, still you wore it, that is enough to provide protection from STD/HIV. Plus, you noticed that it did not break as well. So even lesser chances of getting the infection. This makes your chances of getting the infection negligible. So be rest assured.
Still you wanna get investigated, then get done “HIV Viral Load” after 28 days of the intercourse. It’ll clear your doubts.
Feel free to reach out again.
Regards, Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, DNB D.Fam.Med
Hello, There are negligible chances of pregnancy. For pregnancy confirmation, do UPT and Beta hCG.
For STDs testing: check status of both the partners. 1. VDRL for syphilis 2. HIV-1&2 for HIV at 0, 4, 10 weeks Along with theses tests, get physical examination done.
Take care
Hi Dear Vijay, Sexually transmitted infection occurs when one of the partners having the disease or both having the disease just having with protected sex doesnot mean that it doesnt occur So kindly donot panic Kindly wait and watch and get yourself tested for serology (TRIDOT Test) for you and your partner Take care
Hello dear Nothing to worry… its totally fine… You just used condom once only? Or you reuse it after wearing? Reply me… I’ll make your all doubts clear… nothing to worry
As I have mentioned in the question I did not reuse the same condom which I had wore inside out
Then nothing to worry dear . Its totally fine … as you have used protection and all … so its totally safe and nothing to worry… basically condom side are made for lubricant and dots purpose… its not linked with other circumstances so nothing to worry…
Thank you doctor. So I won’t have any problem from wearing the condom inside out(reverse) right?
Got it, thank you doctor.
Wearing a condom inside out can reduce its effectiveness in preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV due to the potential transfer of pre-ejaculate (pre-cum) from the outside of the condom to your partner during intercourse. Even if you didn’t ejaculate, there is still a slight risk of transmitting or contracting STIs because pre-ejaculate can contain sperm and infectious agents. It’s a good idea to consider the potential risk based on your and your partner’s STI status. If you or your partner have not been tested recently, it’s worth discussing your STI history and, potentially, seeking testing.
For STI and HIV testing, timing can affect the accuracy of results. For HIV, fourth-generation tests can detect HIV infection approximately 2 to 4 weeks post-exposure but are most accurate at 45 days. A nucleic acid test (NAT) can detect HIV even sooner, around 10 to 14 days. For other STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, testing is usually accurate after about 1 to 2 weeks, but syphilis can require closer to 6 weeks for accurate results. Testing can vary depending on the specific infection, so consulting a healthcare provider who can consider your risks and symptoms is important. If there’s any concern about possible exposure, discussing post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) with a healthcare provider within 72 hours of exposure can also be an option as it might prevent HIV infection if initiated early. If PEP is a consideration, seek immediate advice from a medical professional to discuss its appropriateness and initiation.
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