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Sherin a join can transmit hiv if contact is onli for 2 seconds.

HI there

You do not have to worry about HIV in this case, because it is not passed through kissing or sharing utensils, cigarettes or joints.

HIV is not found in saliva and does not survive in the mouth.

You might be interested in looking at our “Know Your Chances” charts for more information on STIs/HIV and different ways of having sex.

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