Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How can i be gay and not get hiv..?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Play safely: The rule is the same for straight, gays, bi, and whoever. If you are sexually active, avoid exchanging body fluids either by super-safe practices or barrier protecction, until you are in a monogamous relationship with an HIV-negative partner.
Answered 6/28/2014
3.9k views
Being Gay: Yes. Of course. HIV is a virus. It can be avoided and does not have to be part of your life. Most gay men do not have HIV. But, if you are worried and want complete protection, there is a new HIV prevention approach called Pre-exposure prophylaxis. PreP. PreP is now endorsed by the FDA and CDC. Taking PreP is 100% effective at preventing HIV infection.
Answered 6/28/2014
3.9k views
If you practice safe: sex and are selective on partners your risk is lowered, Most gay men do not have HIV.
Answered 6/28/2014
3.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I hit my head against a pole and got a wound that needed 5 staples. I was touching the open wound and I was in a gay nightlife zone. Can I get HIV?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have friend we are both gays yesterday I french kissed him for like 3 minutes should I get tested for stds? Is hiv transmitted this way
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I kissed a gay man, we kissed french deep kissing for abaut 15 min, after that when i got home i noticed my gums ware bleeding. Can i get hiv?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can I get HIV by kissing a stranger (a gay man) for about 5 min while I had a sore throat and a sore burnt tongue? I don't know if he was bleeding
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can you get HIV from giving a gay male a handjob to completion? No sex involved?
Can you get HIV if nether of you have HIV and neither does any of our relative's (unprotected gay sex)?
Will gay men get aids or HIV from their partner even if they didn't cheat or been with anyone else?
Could gay couple get HIV if they have unrotected anal intercourse and neither have hiv?
Is it possible to get infected with hiv/aids through gay sex?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
