What Is the Risk of HIV Transmission During Sexual Activities?
Risk | Activity |
|---|---|
None (unless sores are present) | Dry kissing Body-to-body rubbing and massage Use of inserted sexual devices (for example, sex toys) that are not shared with others Stimulation of the genitals by a partner if there is no contact with semen or vaginal fluids Bathing or showering together Contact with feces or urine if the skin is intact |
Theoretical (extremely low risk unless sores are present) | Wet kissing Oral sex done to a male (fellatio) if ejaculation does not occur or a condom is used Oral sex done to a female (cunnilingus) if a barrier is used Oral-anal contact Vaginal or anal penetration by a hand with or without a glove Use of inserted sexual devices/toys that are shared but are disinfected |
Low | Oral sex done to an infected male with or without ingestion of semen if a condom is not used or is used incorrectly (risk is less if oral sex is done to an uninfected male by an infected person) Oral sex done to a female if no barrier is used Vaginal or anal intercourse if a condom is used correctly (for example, using only water-based lubricants and not spilling any semen) Use of inserted sexual devices/toys that are shared but are not disinfected |
High | Vaginal or anal intercourse with or without ejaculation if a condom is not used or is used incorrectly |