Does having unprotected viginal sex with someone who has HIV positive mean that you are absolutely going to become infected? If no is the answer, what are the chances/percentage/probability to get infected and what are the things that increase the chances to get infected by having unprotected sex?
Response from Dr. Brondi Luciana
Dear Yuna,
The answer is NO, it is not sure you are getting HIV, but you are at risk. The chances of getting infected during one (1) single episode of unprotected vaginal sex is not very high, around 1 to 2 women in 1000 can get infected in this case.
Nevertheless, this chance can increase if the you have more sexual intercourses, or if the person are having sex with has a high number of virus in their genital secretions, how susceptible you are to HIV infection( depending on your resistance) and the virus type. Some factors can increase the chance of getting HIV during sexual intercourse:
- Having a Sexually Transmitted Disease (either you or the HIV infected partner)
- Not using condoms (like you said).
- If you have bruises, ulcers or cuts in the genital tract or a cervical ectopy (some women have it)
Remember that having unprotected vaginal sex can also put you at risk of other Sexually Transmitted Infections as well and using a condom can help to protect against all these. So, it is better to be sensible and practice safe sex.
Response from Parkhurst Justin (D.Phil)
Dear Yuna,
Having unprotected sex with someone who is HIV positive is risky but it does not mean you will absolutely get it from a single sex act. It is hard to say, however, what the chances are. The chance of infection is based on a number of things, including whether each person has any other sexually transmitted diseases (which can increase the chances of contracting HIV), whether the man is circumcised (which some studies have shown reduces the chances of the man contracting HIV), and also the amount of virus in the persons blood at the time of the infection. The amount of virus in the system (called the ‘viral load’) will change over time. When someone recently catches HIV, they have a lot of virus in their system, and are particularly infectious – the risk of transmission from a single sex act at this point is much higher than it might be at another time. This is why it is so risky to have multiple partners (like having 2 or 3 boyfriends or girlfriends). If the person catches HIV, they may be with other partners while their body has this high level of virus in the period after transmission. This means it can spread much more rapidly. So I can not give you a simple answer. Of course if you use a condom correctly at every time you have sex, you will greatly reduce the chances of infection. If people reduced the number of partners as well, this would help break up the networks which see HIV spread so much in many countries.
40 responses so far ↓
Megan // June 24, 2008 at 4:34 pm |
i think that there should be a law that oblige the porno web sites on line to have some sort of information on this subject they don’t care about this
John // August 10, 2008 at 7:39 am |
I completely disagree with Megan altogether, what does online porn have to do with AIDS? Anyone that does 10 seconds worth of actual research would learn that all people starring in a porn flick are tested on a regular basis; and that in the last decade of produced porn there has been only one porn related AIDS scare. This was due to 2 male actors that went overseas to star in a film, contracted the virus while there, then came back and continued with thier works while they were unaware of thier condition. When it was discovered that they were infected, the entire North American legal porn industry shut down for 5 months for extensive testing on all it’s union actors and actresses. So they don’t care about the AIDS issue? Could have fooled me. Here, I’ll do ya a favor and reword your post for you
“i think that there should be a law that obligates (i assume this is the word you meant to use) the porno web sites on line to have some sort of information on this subject because i’m a fan of fascism and oppression and hate both porno itself and the first amendment (since that’s the RIGHT that i want this law to violate unfairly)”
There ya go.
Craig // August 13, 2008 at 2:06 am |
I recently had unprotected sex with someone. Come to find out they have been H.I.V. positive for 5 years now. I also found out this person has been on medication for it for almost 5 years. How long should I wait to go and get tested? Does this mean I’m automatically going to be H.I.V. positive?
celac // August 21, 2008 at 10:25 am |
Hi Craig, you can never be sure. I suggest you have an HIV test to get clearer results!
rock // August 30, 2008 at 6:18 am |
hi i have sex with a girl without condom i am very much afraid …. it was only for 30 seconds and there was no complete sex …. i am very afraid that HIV spreads in such a little time or not …. plz do reply
raj // August 30, 2008 at 6:58 pm |
please help rock, i am in same situation. I had unprotected sex last week and her husband died 6 months back with some general disease, so I am suspecting that she might be HIV affectes and made me to. I went for PCR DNA test suggested by my counselor after 72 hours and waiting for result. This was my first ever intercource and which last for few seconds.
I am having pain in my kidney and Urinating frequently.
Please tell me
1. If taking the PCR DNA test after 72 hr’s is ok as said by my counselor that in 99% after 72 they can detect but in websitesi found that after 28 days the PCR DNA test is 99% sure.
2. What should be done for kidney pain as doc asked me to wait for 4 days for result to arrive.
Michael Aden // August 31, 2008 at 7:57 am |
I recently made 1 minute sex with some one iam not sure if is Hiv or not.
The person was really good bodied, and not seemed to have any weightloss.
Iam really became very nervouse and even i cut the relationship after that night. Now i dont know what i do.
What i need is the onle rsik of that single sex.
Please if you have any idea please let me know right now.
Cheers me
raj // September 4, 2008 at 12:22 pm |
Hey my PCR DNA report came negative but I am having flu and niddle like pain in kidney.
Anyone anyidea on this
raj // September 9, 2008 at 12:49 pm |
Is this active blog. Can I get help?
raj // September 9, 2008 at 1:25 pm |
I had unprotected sex on 24 Aug 2008 with one widow lady (my maid) (#worst mistake). I never had sex before in my life. This lasts for only 10 minutes (including oral from my side). Now I became afraid and got PCR DNA (Qualitative test) after 72 hours on 27 aug. I waited till 2 sep for my result it came negative. I took my maid too for test her Elisa for HIV1 & 2 both came negative. But from 27 Aug I started some pain in my lower abdomen and penis a needle like pain it wasn’t persistent not very high. It was a mild pain and I my urination frequency also increased. On 2nd sep I visited 1 doctor for STD checkup due to that little pain. He asked for urine analysis (microscopic examination and culture and sensitivity test). And gave me two medicine for Anxiety ( Trypomer – Amitriptyline Hydrochloride tab) and for pain in urine (Syrup Citralka – Disodium Hydrogen Citrate syrup). I gave my urine on 3rd sep for examination. Next morning on 4th I got very high fever and huge headache. I informed this to doctor he gave me 2 more medicines (Azithromycin antibiotic 500 mg for 3 night, dolo 400 mg morning and night for 3 days) and asked me to stop Trypomer as that was causing high Dizziness. I had continued fever till 7th sep 4 days) and I visited him in meantime on 6th sep with my urine analysis report , which came clean. He asked me to take 2 – 500mg of Azithromycin on 6th night as my fever was still there. He also added tablet Doxycyline (morning and evening for 7 days) ( Doxycycline Hyclate and Latic Acid Bacillus Capsules).I toll medicine and my fever was ok next morning on 7th Sep. Before 7th also I was passing motion (stool) little loose (easy) but once in a day. Now on 7th I passed 2 times and on 8th sep I passed more than 3 times. I was having nosia (vomiting sensation) and fatigue (this was there from the day fever started 4th sep). I called doctor again he asked me to take martozyl 400mg (for diarrhea). And he asked me to go for all STD blood test. Today is 9th Diarrhea and fatigue is still there, waiting for blood report.
Is this is any STD or HIV ? Can these symptoms relate to something? What should be the next course of action. How long will be these sufferings?
I don’t take drugs, alcohol etc.
lillian // September 25, 2008 at 12:30 pm |
Raj, from what you say it looks like you contracted some STD. I think what you are experiencing are side effects of the drugs you were given. I hope your results come out well!
Anonymous // October 1, 2008 at 3:37 am |
Hi Lillian Thanks, MY STD test report on 10 sep came all negative (VDRL, TPHA, HB Ag) except HSV-II IgM came as 0.44. My doctor suspected that as I was on antibiotic that time the test is skewed. Its 5 weeks after exposure and now I am running with high back pain and serious pain in my kidneys and testicles. Today 1st oct I experienced huge pain while urinating though I am taking lot of fluid intake. Again I gave my blood test for (TPHA, VDRL, HSV-II IgG IgM, HB Ag and PCR DNA (qualitative). I dont know what to do. Should I change my doctor but then its not easy to expalin every one regarding these issues. Should I see some urologist too. My reports will come on 3rd.
Terror // October 8, 2008 at 11:59 am |
I had an unprotected sex with a girl who has HIV for about three rounds and would like to know if i will automatically have HIV?
malime micheal // May 7, 2009 at 1:37 pm |
Ooh dear ,Terror you need to go for an HIV blood test for at list three times. At an interval of one month each time you go.
However you may not or you may have got infected. But you stood a high risk of getting infected.
terrors terror // October 17, 2008 at 7:51 am |
after 3 rounds? more then likely yes
kutty // December 3, 2008 at 10:48 am |
Sir/madam
I am thirty five years old .I had sex with a man who had multiple sex partners two years back.We had sex for almost seven months from april to october each monthly twice. On december i tested for hiv.I turned negative.He said he is hiv negative too.Can i believe this result.We did not have contact later. I am married Is it safe to have sex with my husband.Waiting for your reply.
malime micheal // May 7, 2009 at 1:57 pm |
Dear kutty,
I be leave you must have thanked God,Other wise you need always to have protected sex with your men,this will help you to have protected sex.
but there was need for you to go for HIV blood test before getting married.this would help you to know your status before having sex with your new man.
brad // December 16, 2008 at 6:01 pm |
hello, i want to know something i had a risky relation eith a trevesti whose job is prostitution, then 3 days afeter i took him to an elisa test and negative, after that i wait 3 weeks )20 days exactly) to make me a pcr dna qualitative test and receive negative should i be calm down now, i ask you this because i suffer of depression and taking my medications but i feel nearly to a crisis thenk you for your help
mac // January 5, 2009 at 3:59 pm |
helloo!!!
i had sex with a prostitute 5days ago ,i was wearing a condom , will i get hiv pls help iam scared ,,,the very next day i got a flu ,today i feel better ,are they signs for hiv.. i dont think the condom broke ….pls help pls i am sooo scared
mr.x
mac // January 5, 2009 at 4:03 pm |
my questions may look childish but iam very serious
Jason // January 6, 2009 at 10:56 am |
I had unprotected sex for about 2 minutes with a girl that has HIV. does anyone know the odds of me having it?
i also gave her oral
tinto // January 6, 2009 at 1:43 pm |
had unprotected sex with a guy 2 months ago and now he tells me that he tested positive.what are my chances.really afraid to get tested
Chrisitan Myers // February 4, 2009 at 7:54 pm |
If you have sex with a person that has HIV, it doesn’t mean that you will catch the disease. Having unprotected sex with a person that is aware they have the virus and have been taking their meds is much safer then having sex with a random person that claims they don’t have HIV, and very well may have it. Studies show that people that have sex with HIV aware people have a lower chance at EVER catching HIV, then a person that has unprotected sex in general.
CRAZY // February 16, 2009 at 10:57 pm |
I HAVE HAD SEX WITH A HIV-POSITIVE PERSON FOR THE LAST YEAR THAT HAS A A ZERO VIRAL LOAD AND HIGH T-CELL COUNT. THE DOCTOR TOLD HIM AS LONG AS HE CONTINUE TO TAKE HIS MEDICATION, WE DON’T HAVE TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS. IS THIS TRUE?
Anonymous // March 23, 2009 at 5:36 am |
I’VE BEEN AFRAID OF HAVING HIV FOR 3 MONTHS BECAUSE I HAD SEX WITH THESE 14 YEAR GIRL AND SHE USED TO BE MY BEST FRIENDS GIRL SHE TOLD ME THAT SHE WAS VIRGIN AT THE TIME WE HAD SEX AND MY FRIEND LATER TOLD ME THAT HE WAS HAVING SEX WITH HER TOO AND HE HAS MULTIPLE PARTNERS I’AM VERY AFFRAID BECAUSE ONE YEAR AFTER ME AND HER HAD SEX I GOT MARRIED AND MY WIFE HAD AN INFECCION AND SHE GOT RID OF IT NOW BUY ME I CANNOT GET RID OF MINE I’M VERY AFFRAID PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
kk // April 7, 2009 at 7:27 am |
i have sex with one of my student.Know i got some pain in my pennis.Tell me what it could be i am afraid.This is first time i did.She is my first lady
unknown // April 21, 2009 at 12:59 pm |
i recently had sex with someone who has plently of partners and he didnt use a condom with me but he also didnt finish in me but i feel terrible because i was drunk and i feel its the worst thing i had ever done in my life, and now im scared so is there a chance of anything?
frank morris // June 15, 2009 at 3:04 am |
i had unprotected sex and after that one hrs times took antibotics tablet.i want to know if this will help me stopn any infection.pls advices.
David // July 3, 2009 at 9:47 pm |
My girlfriend did a terrible thing behind my back and performed oral sex on a guy who claims to be disease free. She told me he ejaculated in her mouth and she immediately spit it out.. The question is about a half hour earlier, she accidentally bit the side of her cheek that created a cheek sore. Should she be concerned about catching anything such as hiv.
As far as I know. The sore she has on her cheek from her accidental bit did not bleed when it happened. Thanks for your help.
prime // July 13, 2009 at 1:14 pm |
think you should let medical doctors answer most of the questions
Utol // August 20, 2009 at 2:25 pm |
i’ve had unprotected sex with 2 boys….both of them not infected.
but during my intial times i felt dry and friction was created.
is there any chance that i’ll get aids ????
please please help me !
worried // August 24, 2009 at 7:13 pm |
2 weeks ago I had unprotected anal sex with an uncircumcised person. I recieved a message from that person telling me about a positive HIV diagnosis they just found out. How likely am I to be infected if he did not discharge?
Feeling all alone // August 27, 2009 at 9:26 pm |
I was sexually involved with this man for 2 years. On Dec 2005, I learned he was full blown AIDS. He was at death door. I have tested negative for HIV since 2005. What are the chances in the future that I might be positive since all my tests have been negative? I’ve also met this great guy. We have been involved for a year now. I just told him. Is there a chance that I am a carrier and I gave him HIV? I really don’t want to lose him.
Adrian // September 3, 2009 at 8:38 am |
Feeling all alone,
There is a very very good chance that you are a carrier. HIV is a hidden virous if it is disable in your body, that’s why your body cannot show it. If I were you I would be honest with the guy and make him aware about the situation;therfor, there is this chance for him to have protected sex with you and you both enjoy, however there is this possibility for you to loose him because of his lack of interest towards you.
one more thing you can do to avoid all misundrestandings is to make an appointment with your family doctor about this particular situation and then letting the doctor aware your b/f of the situation ,and how low his risk will be with you having unprotected oral sex and protected formal sex with you.
Thanks.
Tony // September 3, 2009 at 8:42 am |
I had three unprotected sex with a girl when i was 17 and she was 19. now i’m 24 and still healthy, never had any problem. am I at low risk?
ERICK // October 27, 2009 at 7:55 am |
YES YOU’RE AT LOW RISK
Jay // September 14, 2009 at 6:35 pm |
i have never had unprotected sex, however, i had oral sex as the insertive patner four times, but i am quite sure my partners had no bleeding gums or sores in their mouth. i also was the receptive partner once for about 10 or so seconds and on another occasion i just licked around the penis. I also had a completely non casual contact(no sex) just kissing and licking with another guy. problem is i suspect he is a drug user.I am scared of going for a HIV test. I tested negative last year. what are my chances for having HIV?
Donnie // October 13, 2009 at 3:30 am |
I had unprotected anal sex with a HIV + guy, just once! How likely am I to become HIV +???
ERICK // October 27, 2009 at 7:51 am |
you should get an HIV test but don’t be afraid because If he is taking it’s medicine you should be fine SO NEXT TIME YOU HAVE SEX WITH SOMEBODY TAKE CARE OF YOU’RE SELF USE A CONDOM OR MAKE SURE THE OTHER PERSON IS CLEAN
MIKE // October 27, 2009 at 7:38 am |
Hi everyone I’m a little CONCERN because on2004 I had SEX with my best friends GIRLFRIEND and the night we had SEX I asked her if she ever had sex with my BEST FRIEND and she said NO and then I asked her if she was VIRGIN and she said YES so we had UNPROTECTED SEX TWO TIMES and after a few days I went to my friends house and I asked HIM if he ever had sex with it’s GIRLFRIEND (THE GIRL I HAD SEX WITH TWICE) and he told me that he actually did MANY TIMES and I got freaked out because he has SEX WITH ALL THE GIRLS HE CAN so after 7 months I GOT MARRIED with a lovely GIRL and after having sex for more than a year she started to have an INFECTION and BACK PAIN and me I feel VERY HEALTHY
AND TO ALL THOSE AFRAID OF HAVING HIV DON’T BE BECAUSE HIV ITS HARD TO GET IT’S LIKE WINNING THE LOTTERY (IT’S HARD) SO DON’T WORRY TOO MUCH LIVE HAPPY AND GO TO THE DOCTOR IT MIGHT BE SOMETHING ELSE AND MY ADVISE IS THAT EVERY ONE OF US SHOULD ENJOY OUR LIVES AT OUR BEST LIKE IF IT WAS OWR LAST DAY OF LIFE AT THE MAXIMUM ENJOYING YOU’RE FAMILY, FRIENDS, PETS, NATURE, THE AIR WE BREATHE YOU NAME IT BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN WILL GOD CALL YOU I MEAN WE ONLY GET TO LIVE ONCE SO FORGET ABOUT ALL YOU’RE PROBLEMS BECAUSE NOBODY KNOWS HOW WILL IT DIE SO PLEASE TAKE THAT IN MIND AND LIVE YOU’RE LIFE AT YOU’RE BEST.