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can be caught in a few minutes of unprotected sex?
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can be caught in a few minutes of unprotected sex?
by worried24, Sep 07, 2005 12:00AM
i had unprotected sex with someone i didnt know very well, it only happened for a couple of minutes, if that neither of us climaxed. This has only happened once, but im worried i may have caught clamydia, is this possible in such a brief encounter. im very worried please help.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Sep 07, 2005 12:00AM
, Sep 07, 2005 12:00AM
Chlamydia can be transmitted by very brief contact; but anyway, 2 minutes isn't all that brief. If an unproteced (no condom) penis goes into the vagina at all, STDs can be transmitted. The risk probably is higher with more prolonged sex, but 2 minutes is plenty of time. If you are a young person (teen?) in particular, your risk for chlamydia may be high. See a health care provider for testing. If you'rein the US, free and confidential care is available at your local health department STD clinic.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Good luck-- HHH, MD
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