Question

My viral load is undetectable, is there a risk if I have sex without a condom?

8 July 2021. Related: All topics, HIV transmission, PrEP.

I am HIV positive and my viral loads are undetectable. I am gay and had unprotected anal sex with my partner, I am being the bottom. My partner is taking prep also.
I wanted to ask, whether is there any chance of passing HIV to my partner?

Answer

Answer: Lisa Thorley

Thanks for getting in touch.

When someone has an undetectable viral load they can’t transmit HIV when having sex.

This includes the situation that you’ve noted/

Please see this link.
https://i-base.info/u-equals-u/

As there’s no risk, PrEP doesn’t reduce this any further.