- Male
- 28 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm a bit worried about something. I had sex with a condom with a commercial sex worker, and there was some kind of cut or abrasion on my penis shaft inside the condom. The condom didn't break or slip during sex, but I'm anxious about the risk of HIV transmission when taking the condom off. Could you help me understand what the chances are?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
There is minimal risk,but try to avoid having sex until your wound is healed,and get yourself tested for HIV every 6 months once.
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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