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Can non-penetrative homosexual activity lead to AIDS?

Dr LM Nath
Consultant, Community Medicine,
New Delhi

Q: I would like to know if non penetrative homosexual activity is dangerous and if it can cause AIDS?

A:Non penetrative sex is generally safe as far as HIV transmission is concerned. The only exception is if infected semen or vaginal fluid enters the body of an non infected person through a cut or break in the skin.