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 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 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
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
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