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Is this a risk event?

Hello,

I hooked up with a guy recently as a top. We used a condom but the thing is that when I was putting it on, I tried for a good 5 to 10 seconds to roll it on in reverse, and it wouldn't go on. Then I realized it was on the wrong way and flipped it around. Afterward the condom appeared intact. I am just concerned that the pressure from trying to put it on backwards could have caused tiny tears that would allow me to get infected. I know the risk here must be low but is it low enough that there is no need to get tested?

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Thanks guys, I can take it easy now
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Good, I'm glad you have relaxed!
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I'm so glad you used a condom.  You were protected.  Only the head of your penis needs to be protected.  Condoms don't really get little tears. They rip wide open. So, you'd have noticed if there was a tear. And again. ONLY the head of your penis needs to be covered to prevent HIV.  So, glad you wore the condom and I would not worry about this event.  the only risks for HIV are unprotected vaginal or anal se or sharing IV drug needles.  
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Micro tears are a myth. If a condom fails it is a large rip down the seam and it hangs in tatters and is hard to take off. No need for close inspections or messy water tests either.
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