Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Condom Slipped

Hi, I  had protected sex with a csw twice(same day). However both times the condom slipped. The first time the condom completely slipped she noticed and i immediately removed my penis (did not ejaculate), we went again with a new condom then it completely slipped off again and it remained inside her but was able to remove it. during the second time i probably ejaculated inside her because the condom was empty(i had 30 second exposure after condom slipped), we had a chat and she told me this was the first time it happened to her and she was always protected. We have agreed to go to the doctor tomorrow for testing. MY question is am i at risk, i have tested negative the last three months and she was my first encounter after my testing so we can say she is safe so she will maybe need a morning pill. BUT what about me,whats my risk assessment. Do i need PEP its been 20 hrs since this exposure. Thanks
Best Answer
480448 tn?1426948538
Just FYI...condom slippage doesn't always equate condom failure.  If you lose the condom while withdrawaling your penis, and the condom is hanging out of the partner's vagina, then you had no risk.  If the condom slipped completely off during the intercourse, then that's different.

You most likely wouldn't be a candidate for nPEP, as that is reserved for exposures with known + partners.  If she tested +, that's something you would have to discuss with your doctor.

IF the condom came completely off, then yes, you had a risk, and testing is warranted.  3 months will be conclusive.  While an exposure to a CSW is scary, it's not always that much more risky than if you'd pick up a girl at a bar.  Actually, despite the common misconception, most CSWs are NOT infected, and insist on condoms to stay that way.  They also usually get tested frequently.  The fact that she wants to go to the doctor also is reasuring...she's probably more worried about you than you are about her.

Unless she would test + tomorrow, nPEP isn't something I would recommend. That has to be your decision however.  I think you'll be just fine.
16 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
Thanks for your reassuring reply
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Also, the chances of your partner being in the window period are close to zero.Don't waste any more precious life worrying about this non-issue.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Your situation barely registers as an exposure. Most people who catch HIV have multiple high risk exposures for months or even years. Just test at the appropriate time, collect your negative result, and move on with your life. Simple as that.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
meant to say......."six weeks since her last test".....
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Hi, We both went for testing and we were negative. However she was scared during the test and later she told me she had sex with a guy on mid Dec 2012 ,the condom broke and she had to test with him before Christmas. They were both negative. This means its been six weeks since her last  and she still tested negative today. Is this of any help??? Thanks
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Yes i meant tomorrow. I normally have anxiety problems and this situation will surely accelerate it . Do you think my risk is low assuming she was + ? Thanks again
Helpful - 0
480448 tn?1426948538
Of course it's a good thing if you both test negative, but like I said, it will not be confirmative.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
yes she had to "dig" for it. Also does it help if we both tested negative ?
Helpful - 0
480448 tn?1426948538
You mean if you're both negative tomorrow?  If she tests negative tomorrow, that will be reassuring, but not confirmative, because IF she's had a risk in the last three months, it's possible she just hasn't produced enough antibodies to cause a test to be +.

That's wjhy follow up testing will; be warranted.  You could have a test at 6-8 weeks, which would be an EXCELLENT indicator of your final outcome, with your conclusive test at 3 months...then you'll be done.

If for some chance she would test positive, then nPEP would be indicated, you would then dicuss that with the doc.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
hi, She was distressed and requested first we go visit the clinic . Could she be lying?
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
the condom slipped and was left inside her the we realized and i pulled out possibly between 15-30sec. Q if we both turn out negative , does it help in any way?
Helpful - 0
480448 tn?1426948538
HI again.

If it wasn't hanging out of her vagina, and rather she had to "dig" for it per se, then yes, that's a risk.

Like I said, I wouldn't get yourself overly worked up...sounds very much like she is concerned as well, which is a good sign.

Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
hi, when the condom slipped it was inside her,she had to remove it later. How do you assess the risk? Thanks
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Thanks for your replies ALL! I'll know tomorrow.
Helpful - 0
480448 tn?1426948538
Well, if the condom slipped completely off, and he continued to penetrate her, the condom would have been inside her, more likely than not.

Only he can decide if he was at risk or not.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community

Top HIV Answerers
366749 tn?1544695265
Karachi, Pakistan
370181 tn?1595629445
Arlington, WA
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.