Prevention and Transmission

Learn about the ways older women are overlooked despite being vulnerable to acquiring HIV, how knowledge is power, and the importance of getting tested.

Oral sex can be safe and fun! Get basic facts about the chances of getting HIV from oral sex, and tips for safer oral sex.

Deciding how to feed your infant can be confusing for parents living with HIV. Read about the options for nourishing a baby when the birthing parent is living with HIV.

Learn what pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is, how it works, what the research says, guidelines for PrEP, and more.

Get basic information on what safer sex is and is not, how to practice different forms of safer sex, and tips on thinking things through ahead of time.

People living with HIV can have loving relationships and great sex with HIV-negative partners. Learn more about dating, intimacy, and long-term partnerships.

Get the basics about STIs: who gets them, why they are important, and how to protect yourself. Also learn about the most common STIs.

Learn about syphilis, a treatable sexually transmitted infection that can lead to severe illness if left untreated.

Talking with children about HIV can be tough but important. Get some tips on how to share age-appropriate information about HIV with kids.

Learn why condoms are important for women living with HIV, what types are available, how to talk to your partner about condom use, and more.