Fear of HIV, often known as AIDS phobia, is a kind of nosophobia in which a person feels they are infected despite having tested negative for HIV. AIDS phobia is a deep-seated issue; it has nothing to do with reports but rather with the guilt of engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior or obsessive thought.
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My condom broke during sex, and I immediately took my penis out. Can I still get HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, My condom broke as soon as I put my penis in, and I immediately took it out. Can I still get HIV?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. The answer is, "yes, theoretically, it is possible." But, we need to consider various factors before we can make an assumption. The risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission from male to female is more... Read Full »