Help! My Condom Broke
If your condom breaks during sex, it not only ruins the moment but can cause a lot of anxiety. You might have been exposed to the HIV virus and you need to decide what to do next.
If a condom breaks while you are having sex, stop and carefully pull out, or have your partner pull out. It's important to talk to your partner about what's happened. Discuss when and if you have been tested for HIV. Have an honest talk about how careful you have been in the past and if there is any risk that either of you may be HIV positive.
Even if you think you and your partner are safe, go to a testing clinic / health practitioner and enquire about testing options. Also, be sure to get tested again in six months, since it often takes that long for antibodies to reach detectable levels.
Some people display mild, temporary flu-like symptoms or swollen glands shortly after they've been infected with HIV. Even if you don't experience these symptoms it is important to get tested and be sure of your HIV status.
