chances of getting an std with protected sex?

Question

i was wondering what are the chances of getting an std by having protected sex and the condom didnt break??

i know the herpes can be spread even though a condom is used, but how long would diseases which can be spread even with a condom take to show any signs/symptons?

also... i know some people dont show symptons and its always best to get it checked out etc... but how likely is it that neither you or your partner show any symptons at all, but maybe one of you has a disease??

Answer 1

50%

Answer 2

2

Answer 3

Condoms only cover the penis head and shaft...and sometimes not even the whole shaft. This does a pretty good job for most STD's that spread from bodily fluid, but it doesn't cut it on STD's that spread from skin to skin contact. Herpes can be anywhere on male or female genitalia for example. Also, some STD's can be spread orally which is why a couple should use a condom / dental dam when engaging in oral sex. Along with condom/dental dam use, it's good practice to shower before and after.

Most STD's will show signs within a week to ten days, but many do not show signs at all, are mistaken for signs of some other ailment, or show signs some time (even years) later. I tell all couples to practice safe sex, and practice couples testing! Go to the clinic together and get tested for HIV, Herpes, and the urine test STD's. (pretty much everything else). Good luck!

Answer 4

It cuts down the chances, but doesn't eliminate the chance entirely. For example, I heard of a guy who used condoms and ended up with a ring of hpv/venereal warts around his penis, right where the condom stopped. Better to use condoms than not, but even better to know your partner, both go to see doctors and get checked out, and only then have sex, and stay exclusive to each other.

Answer 5

I would say there is still a 50 % chance of catching some thing even with a condom but if neaither of you have any sign of iritation after a month I guess you are ok unless its aids of course that can take years to show up.

Answer 6

"Condoms also are effective in preventing STD transmission through anal sex.
Condoms are less effective for STDs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as human papillomavirus (HPV, the cause of genital warts and cervical cancer) and genital herpes, than for those diseases transmitted through body secretions, such as HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. The absence of proof of efficacy against these STDs does not mean that condoms are not effective, only that research to date has not been adequate to show just how effective they are. Public Health strongly supports the call of NIH for more research in this area."
Check out their site if you wish:
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/apu/std/condomefficacy.htm
It talks about other diseases, too.
They say research doesn't show how effective they are. So you don't have to worry about all those people giving you 50% chance. They are just assuming.

Answer 7

Higher than with no sex
If your worried, go down to your local clinic and get a check up or speak to your doctor.
But if you show no signs or anything then its most likely your ok
Talk to your partner about their previous sexual relations, eg. how long ago they were, how safe they were.
Your probably perfectly fine but if its still on your mind, no harm in going to a doctor

Answer 8

I think you're supposed to get checked out three months after every new partner. But to be safe, get tested every time you get your annual pap if you're sleeping with multiple partners.

Secondly, it is VERY, VERY likely that neither one of you will show any symptoms at all. I can't stress that enough...

Answer 9

Quit stressing.. its easy to get a test..you can get herpes by open sores in the mouth too.. and some people have it for months before it shows anything and sometimes doesnt show any signs.

Answer 10

If the condom didnt break and no blood was shead there is no chance of an STD