Sex

Are you ready for sex?
You might be worried about having sex again after your HIV diagnosis, but there are ways to overcome these concerns.
Sex and risks
Before you have sex, think about the ways in which HIV can transfer from one person to another.
Staying safe
Living with HIV means you have to think carefully about how to maintain good long term health, including sexual health.
Why stay safe?
Why stay safe?
Multiple sex partners
No matter how many sexual partners you have, protecting both yourself and others is an important part of your sex life.
Telling people that you are HIV positive
Things to consider when you are thinking of telling a sexual partner that you are HIV positive.
Viral load
Your viral load is the amount of HIV present in your blood and it is vital to have this measured regularly.
Public sex environments
Learn about public sex environments, including how to stay safe.
Risks for trans people
As a transgendered person living with HIV you may have increased risks of contracting STIs.