This increase illustrates that we cannot afford to be complacent about HIV transmission amongst IDUs. For many students life at university opens up a new area of experiences. It is very important that all students are aware and have the knowledge to keep them safe. A simple way of understanding safer sex is to see it as any sex that does not allow an infected partner s blood, semen or fluid from the vagina to get inside the other partner s body. Vaginal and anal sex without a condom carry the highest risk.
Oral sex is where one partner uses their tongue or mouth to stimulate their partner s genitals.
There is no definitive answer as to how safe oral sex is, but it is less risky than vaginal or anal sex without a condom. Most universities have student counselors who can advise and give information on any of these issues, Condoms are often given out, free of charge, at many universities.