FAQs About HIV Risks

From TheBody

January 2, 2012

How risky are certain activities? Click on the links below to see how our experts responded to questions regarding HIV transmission. For more questions and answers, visit our forum on Safe Sex and HIV Prevention.

Anal Intercourse

Anal-Oral Contact (Rimming)

Bestiality

Blood Test

Docking

Fingering

Fisting

Frottage

Kissing

Lap Dance

Masturbation

Menstruation

Oral Sex

Sex Toys

Transgender

Vaginal Intercourse

Vomit

Watersports (Urine)

For frequently asked questions on other HIV/AIDS topics, click here.

This article was provided by TheBody.

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