Oil-based lubricants like Vaseline and baby oil, weakin condoms. Never begin sexual contact without wearing a properly lubricated condom. HIV is mainly transmitted by contact with the blood, semen, or vaginal fluids of infected people. The HIV-infected person can infect others, even if no symptoms are present. Unprotected Sex Protect Yourself Having unprotected sex vaginal, anal, or oral with an infected person.
Unprotected sex is sexual intercourse without consistent and correct condom use .
Don't share needles Using or being stuck with a needle or syringe that has been used by or for an infected person. Needles include those used to inject steroids or vitamins and those used for tattooing or ear-piercing . Giving birth Consider Testing if you are pregnant Women with HIV infection can pass the virus to their babies during pregnancy or childbirth. In some cases, they can also pass it on when breast-feeding. Medical treatment during pregnancy and labor may reduce the risk of infecting the baby to about 1 in 12.