Abstinence and avoiding intercourse are the best ways to avoid coming into contact with HIV through sexual contact. Hugging, dry-kissing, massage, fondling, masturbation, fantasy and a host of other creative and fun activities that avoid contact with infected blood, semen, and vaginal fluids are safe.
Risk is greatest if no barrier device is used and if menstrual or other blood is present.
Fellatio with a condom is a low risk behavior. Risk for both partners increases if no condom is used. Greatest risk if no condom is used and ejaculate gets into mouth, although HIV may be present in pre-ejaculate as well. Correct and consistent use of condoms with sufficient vaginal lubrication is low risk. Unprotected intercourse is the riskiest sexual behavior.