Reducing the Risk...'Pulling Out'
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Pulling Out
A man who is being topped by a guy with HIV is at definite risk. If the positive man also ‘comes’ inside his anus that risk is even higher.
HIV in semen (cum) soaks through the delicate, easily damaged inside lining of the anus and into the bloodstream.
A man pulling out before shooting his load cuts this risk. But there’s still a high risk because:
Tip
Always use a condom & always ejaculate ‘on him, not in him’.
A man who is being topped by a guy with HIV is at definite risk. If the positive man also ‘comes’ inside his anus that risk is even higher.
HIV in semen (cum) soaks through the delicate, easily damaged inside lining of the anus and into the bloodstream.
A man pulling out before shooting his load cuts this risk. But there’s still a high risk because:
- despite their best intentions, it can be hard for men to control when they ‘come’
- HIV can be in pre-semen (the clear fluid that comes from your penis when you’re turned on). So the virus could be passed on if this fluid gets inside the anus.
Tip
Always use a condom & always ejaculate ‘on him, not in him’.
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More Men or Fewer
Each new man you have unprotected sex with means another chance HIV might be passed on. More men means more who could have:
Not all men with HIV are equally infectious. If you’re HIV negative and having unsafe sex with lots of men, not only will some of them have HIV, some could be very infectious because they may have very high viral loads. Tip Having sex with fewer men means less risk. There’s less risk if you cut down on unprotected sex or have other kinds of sex instead. |
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For a complete list of sexual activities and the risks they pose for transmitting HIV or other STDs visit www.aids.gov, risky business web-site. To access it, CLICK HERE
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Tests: Find places where you can get free HIV/STD testing in Wake County.
Condoms: Find places where you can get free condoms in Wake County.
For general information about Wake County’s HIV/STD program and testing, please call 919-250-3950.
Do you have questions about HIV/STDs that you want answered? E-mail questions to: std.program@wakegov.com
To see all other resources in Wake County, North Carolina & the United States, CLICK HERE to return to our resources and links page.
Condoms: Find places where you can get free condoms in Wake County.
For general information about Wake County’s HIV/STD program and testing, please call 919-250-3950.
Do you have questions about HIV/STDs that you want answered? E-mail questions to: std.program@wakegov.com
To see all other resources in Wake County, North Carolina & the United States, CLICK HERE to return to our resources and links page.
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This education awareness project is sponsored by the
LGBT Center of Raleigh. Created and designed by Luke Keeler. |
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