If a HIV neg male has protected intercourse with a HIV pos female, what are the chances/possibility of infection of the HIV neg male (given condom used correctly and did not break)? How would you rate the risk of the protected intercourse in this case?

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If a HIV neg male has protected intercourse with a HIV pos female, what are the chances/possibility of infection of the HIV neg male (given condom used correctly and did not break)? How would you rate the risk of the protected intercourse in this case?

Hi.

It is difficult to give a number or percentage to the chances of getting HIV, because there are many factors that could come into play. There are things that can increase the chances such as a high amount of virus (viral load) in the blood, or having another STI at the same time. Likewise there are things that can lower the chances such as condom use or low viral load.

Condoms provide excellent protection against HIV if, as you note, they are used properly and they do not break or fall off. In your case it sounds like you are doing that, so your chances of getting HIV should be very low.

Look here for more info on proper condom use.

Please leave a comment to let us know if this answers your question or if you need more info.

Health Nurse

This answer was posted on August 31, 2012.