Healthy Sex

Regardless of your HIV status, you can have a healthy sex life. Here are a few things to consider:

Talk to your partner — what are your sexual limits, know how far you want to go before you begin having sex
Pay attention to your body and your partner’s body HIV is spread through bodily fluids, so you want to be aware of any cuts or sores.
Use a barrier such as latex condoms or dental dams during all sexual activity, including oral sex.
Use water-based lubricants like K-Y Jelly or Astroglide.
Remember, you can’t tell someone is HIV+ just by looking at him or her. Assume your partner could be infected and protect yourself.

“The more people that know their status and make sure that they are practicing prevention at all times, the less new infections there will be. One of my personal mottos is, let prevention begin with me.”