Sex: what's safe and what's not (Health24.com) Updated: 2006-09-13 16:13 Some sexual practices are
indeed safe, and carry no risk of infecting the participants with the HI-virus. However, other practices are associated
with a high risk of HIV infection. How safe are your sexual practices?
The type of bodily fluid involved as well as the number of sexual partners
you have determines the extent of risk involved in sexual practices.
Since the highest concentration of the HI-virus is found in blood, semen,
pre-cum and vaginal secretions, sexual activities involving these bodily fluids
are more risky than contact with saliva, tears, urine and sweat, that have low
concentrations of the HI-virus.
Obviously the risk will increase with the numbers of partners you have who
are, or have been, involved in unprotected sexual practices.
No Risk The following sexual behaviour involves no risk and can be
regarded as safe:
Abstinence Erotic massage Hugging Body rubbing Kissing
Petting Showering or bathing together Masturbation Mutual
masturbation - providing there is no contact between broken skin and semen or
vaginal fluids Thigh sex Sexual fantasies Phone sex Using your
own personal sex toys If this describes the sum total of your sexual
practices, you do not need to worry about HIV/Aids.
Low Risk The following sexual behaviour is regarded as safe, but is still
associated with a low risk of HIV/Aids:
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