Dry sex increases the risk of HIV transmission because friction can cause sores in the vaginal wall. If instead of having sexual intercourse a couple enjoy oral sex where one person licks or sucks ...

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO HIV cannot be spread through casual contact. However, despite increased public ...

If these sores are open and exposed to body fluids that carry HIV (through sex with someone who has HIV), genital herpes increases the risk of contracting HIV. Once you contract herpes ...

HIV is a virus. Illnesses caused by a virus cannot ... a discharge, smell, a rash or sores on their sex organs, the person should go at once to a doctor or health worker for a checkup and treatment.

Because it is not possible to tell if someone has HIV, it is important that a first aid worker covers up any sores, cuts or scratches on their own hands or body, with waterproof plasters.

“Better prevention and treatment options are urgently needed to reduce herpes transmission and will also contribute to reducing the transmission of HIV.” Currently, there is no cure for herpes, ...