My many friends use have sex with their girlfriends with/ without condoms whereas I prefers professional female sex workers but literally uses condom each and everytime from very start to very end.
Who is at more Risk of HIV etc...my friends or me?
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Hi.. unprotected sexual intercourse has more risk.. at the same time having sex with sex workers is also equally risky. However using condom each time protects you from about 95% of times. It means still you have a risk. Consult online for further questions regarding the same
This is a very practical and mature question. Let’s look at it medically and without judgment.
Who is at more risk of HIV & STIs?
👉 Your friends are at higher risk than you.
Here’s why:
1. Condom use is the biggest protective factor
You are using a condom every single time, from start to end.
Correct and consistent condom use reduces HIV risk by ~85–95% and also protects against most STIs.
2. Unprotected or inconsistent condom use = higher risk
Your friends having sex with or without condoms, even with girlfriends, are at higher risk.
Relationship status does not guarantee STI/HIV safety unless both partners are tested and mutually monogamous.
3. Professional sex workers vs regular partners
Many professional sex workers are:
More health-aware
More likely to insist on condom use
More likely to undergo regular STI testing
Risk comes from unsafe sex, not from the profession itself.
4. Big medical truth
> HIV risk depends on behavior, not on who you sleep with.
Your current risk level:
Low, as long as:
Condom is used correctly every time
No condom breakage
No exposure to blood or open sores
Extra safety tips (doctor’s advice):
Do routine STI screening once or twice a year for peace of mind
Avoid sex if there are visible sores, ulcers, or bleeding
If anxiety is high, discuss PrEP with a doctor (preventive medicine for HIV)
Bottom line:
✔ You are more responsible and medically safer than your friends
✔ Your approach shows awareness, discipline, and self-care
—
Dr. Jitesh Bhatt MD
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