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Can I get HIV if my partner doesn't ejaculate?

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Updated January 01, 2004

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Question: Can I get HIV if my partner doesn't ejaculate?
Answer: While the risk of being HIV infected is higher if your partner ejaculates or cums inside of you, their is a risk even if he doesn't. The fluid that leaks from the penis prior to ejaculation (pre-ejaculate) can transmit HIV. So even if he doesn't cum, his pre-ejaculate can transmit HIV to you. Because of this, condoms are a must with each and every sexual episode.

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