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Risky Encounter - To PEP or not to PEP

I am a gay male who just had insertive anal sex (within the hour) with an old friend of mine whom I see once in a while (he's in an open relationship).

I used a condom, but after ejaculating A LOT inside him, I pulled out to notice the condom had ripped.  Had I noticed it while having sex, I would have pulled out, but I unfortunately did not.

I recently tested negative about three weeks ago for HIV.  I will go again soon for his sake at the very least.

He told me he was negative (and that he tests routinely because he is in a relationship), but this has still left me worried.

Should I consider PEP?  From what I hear it is a nasty routine of drugs that are expensive (my insurance won't cover it).  Or is the risk to an insertive top from one episode in which his partner tells him he is negative low enough to not worry about here?

Thanks
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You can ask a doctor, but in most cases the partner has to be confirmed + in order to qualify for PEP.
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The forum is not educated enough to suggest you PEP or no PEP. A qualified medical doctor, specialized in HIV is the authority to decide after examining a number of risk factors for you. Reason being, PEP is not something like taking aspirin. It is a serious business.

If you know that the person you were in contact with, is a confirmed HIV positive, then it would be a valuable information for the experts to decide about your case. Seek medical attention as soon as possible, preferrably within 24 hours of the exposure.
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