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1. Can I get HIV/AIDS from kissing? Answer: Yes, but not from closed mouth kissing. It is possible trhough French kissing when infected blood enter gums that are bleeding that can be caused by merely brushing your teeth or eating chips. Open sores in the mouth can also make one vulnerable to HIV infection. The risk is low and it is recommend you do not do deep kissing with infected HIV partners. 2. HIV through anal sex, possible? Answer: Yes. Unprotected anal sex or vaginal sex is risky behavior. The person receiving is at greater risk especially because the lining of the rectum is thin and hence rip easily. These rips are vulnerable for HIV infected fluids (blood, semen, precum) to enter into the body. The person inserting is at risk as well because HIV can enter through the urethra or sores of the penis. If you have anal sex, use condoms and water-based lubrication (you can never have too much). 3. HIV through ORAL SEX? No Way???? Answer: YES WAY. It is possible for both the performer and the receiver of oral sex. There have been documented cases. Blood from the mouth can enter through: a. the lining of the urethra (hole at the tip of penis) b. lining of vagina c. small cuts or open sores If you choose to perform oral sex, and your partner has male genitalia a. use latex condoms (latex or polyurethane) If you choose to have oral sex, and your partner has female genitalia
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4. Can I get HIV through a tattoo or piercing? Answer: Yes, if the instruments have infected blood and were not sterilized. Make sure your tatoo instrument or ear piercing instrument is disinfected or that single-use instruments are used. Additionally, you can ask the staff what procedures are done to prevent HIV infection, hepatitis B, and other infections before they operate and penetrate the skin. 5. HIV through scratching or shaking hands? Answer: No, because no bodily fluids are being exchanged.
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