A member asked:

Hi docs! how normal is it to afraid of hiv even if condom is used? i feel like i need to test after every contact even with condom! is this normal? my friend says that maybe i have hypohondria! i avoid sex with him because of this fear! am i wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Having safe sex: Condoms are very effective at preventing HIV/AIDs when used correctly. In fact, we also have preventative pills these days- called PreP - that can be prescribed by your doctor as an extra layer of protection. I would advise you try to see an Infectious Diseases doctor or an HIV specialist who can give you these medications. I think you are suffering unnecessarily from this health-related anxiety!

Answered 9/17/2017

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