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Don't know if the condom broke
Hello everyone I would like advice because I had protected sex with a csw, near the end I'm not sure if the condom broke. 2 days later my penis is itching. Tomorrow is the last before 72 hours for prep. Should I go get prep because I can't can't recall if the condom broke.
When a condom breaks, it breaks completely, from top to bottom. It's not just a minuscule hole. There's no way you wouldn't notice if it had really happened.
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PEP is not intended to be used every time you get scared. PEP is generally intended to be used when a person has had a high-risk encounter with someone who is known to be HIV+. PEP can have serious side effects.
When condoms break and expose the head of your penis, it is OBVIOUS. You would not wonder if it happened or not.
When condoms break and expose the head of your penis, it is OBVIOUS. You would not wonder if it happened or not.
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If you are going to experience an unrealistic level of anxiety after every encounter with a CSW, it is perhaps a good idea to refrain from visiting them until you can do so without thinking you need PEP following a protected encounter.
Thanks for the advice. My anxiety is getting out of hand.
If you are anxious, see a therapist, that's your best option. I would like to highlight what other members have told you - condom breakages are evident.
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