Can I get HIV without having sex?

Mandy
Age: 22

You mentioned HIV being a cause for concern when we go abroad. Is there any risk of getting HIV if you do not sleep with someone on holiday, but do other sexual things instead?

Dr. Patrick French says

Providing that you don't have unprotected (without a condom) vaginal or anal sex, it is very unlikely that you will be at risk of HIV. Kissing, touching are absolutely no risk for HIV. If you give a man oral sex there is a possible small risk of getting HIV particularly if he comes in your mouth and some people use condoms (you can get flavoured condoms!) for oral sex for this reason.

There is probably no risk at all of HIV if a man gives you oral sex.