HIV infection can be transmitted by unprotected sexual intercourse, without the use of a condom.

How great is the risk of infection in a single unprotected sexual encounter depends on four factors:

• the probability of one of the partners being infected with HIV,
• the type of sexual intercourse,
• the quantity of viruses in the blood and sexual secretions (sperm, vaginal secretions or cervical secretions) and
• the presence of other sexually transmitted diseases.

Answers to the most frequently asked questions

• I have not yet had sexual intercourse. When is the right moment?
• Can STDs be contracted by kissing?
• Can STDs be contracted through oral sex?
• Which STDs can be contracted through anal sex?
• Do rimming and scat play bring any of STD infection?
• Is there a possibility of contracting an STD in golden shower?
• Can HIV or an STD be contracted through fisting?
• Can we become infected by using sex accessories (vibrators, dildos...)?
• Can an STD be contracted by mutual masturbation or frontage?