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Unprotected anal sex is the most efficient way of transmitting HIV because the lining of the arse is capable of absorbing the virus directly into the bloodstream. If a guy cums inside you the risk is further increased if there is any bleeding in the arse. Remember you may not necessarily be aware that any bleeding has occurred.

Infection can occur even if a guy doesn't cum inside you because the virus can also be present in pre-cum and this can also be a source of transmission.

It's a common misconception that the guy doing the fucking won't get infected. This is simply untrue. Abrasions on the delicate tissue on the head of the dick and underneath the foreskin does put the guy who is doing the fucking at risk if he's not using a condom.

So if you want to fuck or be fucked use a condom. The traditional advice has been to use an extra strong one to be extra safe, however not everyone feels that this is necessaary. It's certainly most important that you just use a good condom. Also use it with plenty of water-based lube (KY, Liquid Silk, Aqua Gel etc.). The lube will make things a lot smoother as well as helping to prevent the condom from breaking. Baby oil and the like shouldn't be used as these corrode the rubber making it weaker and more likely to break.

It's a good idea to occasionally check that the condom is still intact. So long as it doesn't split or come off you can enjoy knowing that you're well protected form HIV.

Negotiating unprotected or protected sex within monogamous relationships.
Condoms are there to stop infections like HIV from being passed around but if the infection isn't there, some people think that the rubber doesn't have to be either. Talking about this sort of decision in a relationship can be quite difficult. It's about how much you trust each other, and how much you really know about each other.