If you engage in sexual activity, what precautions can you and your sexual partner(s) take? Opt for oral for lower risk pleasure or use a condom. It may not be as risky as, say, full-on anal or vaginal penetration with ejaculation, but it’s still risky.
How likely is this generally?Įven just the tip can expose you to HIV. If you started it in the first 72 hours after the experience and continued to take it as directed, your chances of contracting HIV are slim. It’s still possible because pre-cum makes its appearance when someone gets turned on, and there’s always some vagina fluid hanging around.Īlso, if there’s blood involved - even a microscopic amount that you can’t see - it can still happen. Once is all it takes if the viral load is high enough and you have unprotected penetrative vaginal or anal sex. Semen isn’t the only bodily fluid that carries HIV - pre-cum, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids and mucus, and blood can, too. The risk is definitely lower if they didn’t ejaculate, but it’s not entirely risk-free. There’s no need to fret the tip or the rest of their peen if their viral load is undetectable.Ī person whose viral load is undetectable can’t transmit the virus to others. If you’ve been taking PrEP daily as directed, your chances of contracting HIV are low.Īccording to research, PrEP can reduce the risk of HIV by 99 percent when taken daily. As long as the barrier was used properly and didn’t rip or slip off during sex, you’re probably good.īarrier methods like condoms are one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections ( STIs), making it highly unlikely that your tip-dip - or even full-on pound-fest - would result in infection. Let’s break down some common scenarios to help you gauge your risk.