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Loose Condom Risks?

Dr.,

Last Saturday I had protected sex with 30 year-old female. During sex however, I lost my erection. The condom came a little loose. When I realized this and pulled out, the condom actually stayed partially inside her. I am worried that this wouldn't count as protected sex as such, left me more vulnerable to the transmission of stds. I am particularly worried about hsv-2. She told me before hand that she was std free, but I understand that many stds go unnoticed. The condom didn't come off while I was inside her, rather it slipped off as I was pulling out. I am pretty certain that there was not any actual penetration with the condom off. Would this slippage combined with a looser condom still count as a protected encounter? Should I be more concerned about stds than I would be after safe-sex?

I always try to practice consistent condom usage so I am just a little worried about this. Thank you so much for the help and for taking time out of your day. I look forward to your insight.
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300980 tn?1194929400
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Welcome to the Forum.  Your question is a good one and one for which there is little formally collected data however that practical fact is that if, following sex, a condom comes off as you are removing yourself from a partner, the condom has done its job, staying between you and your partner. thus unless you develop symptoms, I would not be concerned.  After all, remember:

1.  Most people do not have STDs.
2.  Most UNPROTECTED exposures to a partner do not result in infection.
3.  You used a condom which was between you and your partner's mucosal surfaces for the duration of your intercourse.

Is there any certain guarantee to this?  No but the fact is there is very, very little risk. I would not worry if I were you.  I hope my comments are helpful to you. EWH
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300980 tn?1194929400
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This is certainly far closer to protected sex than not.  EWH
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Dr. Hook,

Thank you very much for your informative answer and prompt reply. Just one last question, I know that you said there is little data on condom slippage like I experienced, but for all practical purposes would you say that this would be considered protected sex? Just curious to know where my encounter lies between unprotected sex and safe sex.

Your forum is a great help. Thanks again.

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