More people get HIV through unprotected sex than in any other way, so it's important to learn how to deal with sexual needs and desires. Right now, you may feel that you'll never have sex again. But many people with HIV infection feel differently after a few weeks or months. If you choose to have sex, you need to know the risks and how to reduce them. Your partner must be told that you have HIV and understand the risks of sex that involves contact with blood, semen, and vaginal fluids.
Condoms make sex much safer, but there is still risk if the condom slips or breaks.
That's why correct usage is so important. Unprotected sex can also pose a risk to you. Some types of sex may expose you to new infections that can make a person with a weak immune system very ill. You may become infected with a strain that is already resistant to a drug you've never taken. So, even if you and your partner are both infected, it is important to take precautions when having sex so that you don't limit future treatment options for you or your partner.