Is there any risk of HIV after wearing condom?
Is it possible? Yes. Is it realistically likely? No. People who use condoms consistently when they have receptive anal sex (the riskiest form of sex for HIV transmission) do sometimes become infected with HIV. We think this is usually because the condom leaks while it's being removed or because it breaks while it's being used. The US CDC has sponsored several studies to test for condom leakage, looking for things like pinholes or microtears in packaged condoms before they're used. The studies have found insignificant levels of imperfections that would result in semen escaping the condoms during sex. Therefore, the small number of infections that are reported to take place with condom use during receptive anal sex must result from either misreporting, improper condom use, or condom failure during sex. You can prevent the leakage problem by ensuring that the penis is always withdrawn from whatever orifice it's in while it's still fully erect, the condom being firmly grasped at the base of the penis at the same time. This is really important, actually. It's easy to forget. It does often result in semen leaking. To prevent condoms from breaking while in use, first make sure you're using plenty of water-based or silicon based lube. Don't ever use oil-based lube like hand lotion or petroleum jelly Also, never allow condoms to be exposed to heat. Don't store them in your wallet or in areas where they can be exposed to direct sunlight, like the dash of your car. Also, don't forget the misreporting thing. Sometimes, even with the very best of intentions, people will slip up and not use a condom. The human sex drive is very powerful. If you don't have plenty of condoms around and easily available, you might go ahead without one in the heat of the moment. One of the best things you can do to enhance condom effectiveness is make sure you have lots and lots of them, and that they're easy to reach.