PEP and split condom

[Phatfarm1980]

On new years eve I had protected sex with someone who I found out in the morning was a ex-IV drug user. When I finished I discovered that the condom I was wearing had split and wasn't covering me at all. I have no idea when it split and how long I was unprotected for. I think it was for a considerable length of time.

I found out in the morning this girl used to be a IV drug user. So, now im thinking whether or not I need PEP. I live in the UK so not sure if it available out here. Do I need it?

[Phatfarm1980]

No, I dont live in London. I have heard that around half of HIV suffers in the UK live in london. But, I never went looking to receive PEP. I just explained the circumstances and the doctor felt it was best.

I'm unsure whether me taking PEP is a good thing or a bad thing. Sometimes I'm glad I took it but sometimes (when I feel like I do) I wish I hadn't. But, ive started it now, so il have to finish!

[imworried555]

if your not from the london area its unlikely the girl even had hiv in the first place even if she did its not 100% that you would get it anyway, you seem to have a real fear of hiv reading your last posts. I had the same fear, i listened to these guys and moved on. I started to take the PEP too doctors over here give it out way to easy. It 100% make you feel like ****. THT helpline is a good helpine to speak to if you want to talk to someone in person.

[Phatfarm1980]

Why does it need to be taken for 4-weeks? What are the statistcs on it being effective?

[Teak]

Yep, for the most part. What did you think, that you were taking something like an asprin or antibiotic? You turn orange see your doctor.

[Phatfarm1980]

PEP makes you fell quite sick. Is this what I will feel like for the rest of the time I am on it?

[Teak]

You say it was free but your taxes paid for it.

[Phatfarm1980]

I don't care if they made money off of me. I didn't pay for it. It's free on the NHS.

[SPUD794]

Better be safe than sorry....dont play with your life your your own best friend.

[LIZZIE LOU]

of course they did...they just made some money off of you ! ! ! ! !

[Phatfarm1980]

I went to the hospital and they decided i needed PEP. So, I have started it

[Teak]

nPEP is used for those that had an exposure to a person KNOWN to be infected with HIV.