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FAQs About HIV Risks From The Body's Ask the Experts Forums

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

Oral Sex

Sex Toys

Transgender

Vaginal Intercourse

Vomit

Can a man get HIV if the vomit of an HIV-positive woman gets into some cuts and scrapes?

Watersports (Urine)

Is there a risk of contracting HIV by drinking the urine of a positive person?

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