A 19-year-old female asked:
if one accidentally began to put on a condom the wrong way (just the tip) and then stopped and put it on the correct way, is there any risk of stds?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Robert Killian answered
28 years experience General Practice
Too Nit Picking: There really is no way to answer these type of extreme situation questions. If you have symptoms after the encounter of an std then it is probably prudent to be tested for it.
Answered on Aug 12, 2013
Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered
23 years experience Family Medicine
STD: If the condom was exposed to your partner's body fluids that are infected and you come in contact with those through the condom, then you may get infected.
Answered on Aug 12, 2013
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Dr. John Tillett answered
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Unlikely: Probably not. Using condoms is actually one the best methods to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
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Dr. Nigel Taylor answered
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Yes but unlikely: The probability of either is small but any contact between the reproductive organs can carry the risks of STDs and pregnancy. The latter risk is espec ... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Only if germ present: Condoms are barriers, like a raincoat. They protect what they cover. Any person using a condom can still catch STD's on the uncovered body parts, such ... Read More
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