Do Bruised Testicles Increase HIV Risk?
@CommunityMember0c9ba1 asks: I had sex with a lady and I used a condom but I had minor bruises on testicles can I contract hiv?
, just letting you know we moved your question here to the forums where it may get more attention and support. - Liz (Team Member) 
Hi
. Intact skin is an incredibly effective barrier to infection. Infectious fluid on skin is not a route for infection (see: https://i-base.info/guides/testing/ways-that-hiv-is-not-transmitted). This article from our editorial team provides further/more detailed information on HIV transmission: https://h-i-v.net/transmission. I do want to note that the CDC does recommend that testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) should be a regular part of overall health maintenance. Hope this information is helpful. Best, Richard (Team Member)
