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What are risky activities for the transmission of HIV?

HIGH RISK
Anal intercourse without a condom
Vaginal intercourse without a condom
Pulling out before ejaculation, without a condom
Shared sex toys without cleaning or using a new condom for each person
Sharing needles or other equipment (spoons, containers used for cooking) for drugs, steroids or body piercing

LOW RISK
Oral sex on a man, taking semen in one's mouth or swallowing it
Oral sex on a woman
Anal intercourse with a condom
Vaginal intercourse with a condom

NO RISK
Casual everyday conduct
Hugging or kissing
Coughing or sneezing
Sharing food, eating utensils
Sitting on toilet seats
Mosquitoes and other insects and animals
Masturbation
 
 
 
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