if condom didn't break during vaginal sex, there is no risk of getting HIV, right? Other activities include blow job without protection and kissing.

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if condom didn’t break during vaginal sex, there is no risk of getting HIV, right? Other activities include blow job without protection and kissing.

Condoms provide great protection against HIV when used correctly.

We also don’t see HIV being passed when receiving oral sex or kissing.

It is possible that some STI like gonorrhea and chlamydia can be passed to you if receiving oral sex without protection. Have a look at our “Know your chances” web page, it provides information on your chances of getting or passing an STI depending on how you are having sex.

It is also common that many STI do not show symptoms, given this we recommend that people go for STI testing. How often you get STI testing really depends on your personal situation. Have a look at our page on when to test.

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This answer was posted on June 16, 2015.

This answer was updated on February 7, 2022.