Patient's question:
Yesterday while taking a bath, I noticed that my genital area had a small cut. I'm not sure what caused it. But I remembered that the day before yesterday, I had just had a casual encounter. Although I used a condom, I still felt there was some risk involved. Could I get HIV from having sex with a condom when the genital area is broken?Doctor's answer:
Genital skin breakdown is generally considered to be caused by damage after trauma. If condoms are used during selective sexual activity, the likelihood of HIV transmission is not high, because condoms can effectively prevent contact with the HIV virus, meaning they can provide good protection. The probability of contracting HIV after using condoms is essentially less than 1%. It is important to pay attention to personal living habits and maintain a healthy diet.