Talk to your health care provider about the risks and benefits of male circumcision. Male circumcision does decrease the risk of getting HIV in some situations, but it doesn’t decrease the risk of HIV as much as other HIV prevention options. Circumcised men are less likely than uncircumcised men to get HIV from vaginal sex with a partner with HIV. Male circumcision does not decrease a woman’s risk of getting HIV. The benefits of circumcision for gay and bisexual men are unknown. Circumcised men should take other actions to prevent getting HIV or to protect their partners.