Question

Can I get HIV from kissing?

I have a question. I was kissing with a guy, I was a bit drunk then he started touching me with his penis, but we didn’t have penetration.

Is there any chance I could have something? I am very worried.

Answer

No. You can not catch HIV from kissing or from being touched by someone’s penis.

This guide has more information about ways that HIV can be transmitted:
https://i-base.info/guides/testing

Another organisation with good information about transmission is AVERT.

This question from August 2006 was last updated in February 2019,

2 comments

  1. Simon Collins

    We answer most questions within a few days, and sometimes this takes a little longer.

    Your question has already been answered online .This is the case for lots of prevention questions. Have a look at the link here for information about transmitting or catching HIV

    or here for questions about HIV testing

  2. peter

    I asked to know more about hiv/aids infection & prevention. However I got no imformation. I am waiting fore your update
    thanks