Question

How often should my partner have a HIV test?

4 March 2011. Related: All topics, HIV testing, HIV transmission.

I am a HIV positive man in a relationship with a HIV negative man. We always have safe sex.

Is it advisable that my partner should have regular HIV tests and if so how often should he have them?

Thanks.

Answer

Answer: Charlotte Walker

Thank you for your question.

Everyone should have regular sexual health checks and HIV tests. If you are having safe sex then your partner will not be at risk but it is good for him to get tested every 6-12 months as part of a general sexual health check.