Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We are often asked similar questions regarding HIV transmission.

Here are a few of the answers.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are often asked similar questions regarding HIV transmission.

Here are a few very common questions and answers.

• Do I have HIV?
• What is my risk of HIV?
• Do I need an HIV test?
• Can I ask my partner to test to know my risk?
• What is seroconversion?
• What are symptoms of infection?
• Does washing after sex reduce the risk?
• How can my partner test positive and I test negative?
• Are some people protected from infection?
• Are risks different for men vs women?
• Are risks similar for insertive vs receptive anal sex?

Last updated: 1 June 2021.