Bleeding cut during sex

[redwsam]

Hi,

I have a quick question that I hope that you guys can help me with. I was a top partner in anal sex with a man that claimed to be negative. I used condom for sex and the condom did not break. However, earlier that day, I cut myself on my penis shaft (near the base) while shaving. The cut was very small (about 1mm by 1mm). After sex, I noticed that the cut was opened and there was small amount of blood around it. Now I can’t be sure if the cut was actually covered completely by condom or not. I think it was but if I assume that it wasn’t, what would be my risk for HIV transmission? I just want to know if this is something I should be worried about.

Thanks.

[Teak]

NO.

[redwsam]

Thanks Teak for your explanation. It certainly makes sense that when the blood flows out, the virus can't get in. Just one last thing (and I promise no follow ups): you mentioned chest wound in your reply, now in my case the cut was on my penis shaft near the base. Does that change you assessment?

[Teak]

Blood flows out unless you have a sucking chest wound an if you did you wouldn't have been having sex.

[redwsam]

Thank you for your help. So can I assume that even with a bleeding cut during sex, there was no risk? Isn't a bleeding cut act as an opening for the virus to enter the body? I appreciate if you can please explain why this does not pose any risk.

[Vance2335]

Not a risk

[redwsam]

Thanks Lizzie. Just to be clear, the cut was healed before sex but opened again during anal sex (when I was inside him) and I noticed the open cut (with small amount of blood) after sex and after I removed the condom. I'm just not sure if the condom was rolled down enough to cover the small bleeding cut.

[LIZZIE LOU]

transmission takes place INSIDE the body...when an unprotected penis is INSIDE a vagina / anus.

hiv is a very fragile virus that requires almost near perfect conditions to transmit.  this is found in the vagina / anus.