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The risk of getting HIV depends on several factors, including the type of sex and whether protection was used. Here's a general breakdown of transmission risk per act without a condom:
- Receptive anal sex — about 1 in 72 acts
- Insertive anal sex — about 1 in 900 acts
- Receptive vaginal sex — about 1 in 1,250 acts
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The risk of getting HIV depends on several factors, including the type of sex and whether protection was used. Here's a general breakdown of transmission risk per act without a condom:
- Receptive anal sex — about 1 in 72 acts
- Insertive anal sex — about 1 in 900 acts
- Receptive vaginal sex — about 1 in 1,250 acts
- Insertive vaginal sex — about 1 in 2,500 acts
- Oral sex — very low, around 0 to 4 in 10,000 acts These numbers can shift significantly based on a few key factors:
- His viral load — if he is undetectable on treatment, the risk of transmission is effectively zero
- Whether a condom was used
- Presence of any open sores or cuts
- Whether either partner has another STI, which can increase risk up to 8 times If the exposure was recent (within 72 hours), it's worth speaking to a doctor or healthcare provider urgently about PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), a short course of medication that can prevent HIV from taking hold. Time is critical here — the sooner it's started, the better.
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