Can other birth control methods reduce the risk of HIV infection?
No. Birth control pills, Norplant, Depo-Provera, IUD or any other birth control method that dos not keep blood, semen or vaginal secretions out of the body DOES NOT provide protection against HIV. • Can douching after sex reduce the risk of HIV infection? No. With vaginal intercourse, douching after sex does not provide protection against HIV because potentially infected semen enters the cervical canal almost immediately after ejaculation. Douching after sex does not protect against contact with blood, semen or vaginal secretions. Also, there is no evidence that douching offers any protection with regards to anal intercourse. • Should sex partners who are both infected with HIV use condoms when having sex? Yes. For people who are already infected, using condoms provides important protection from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and unplanned pregnancy. Condoms also protect against exposure to different types or “strains” of HIV, which may be beneficial. • How can someone using inj
