Lubricant Boosts HIV Infection Risk During Anal Sex: Study

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2010-05-25

According to new research, the use of lubricants during unprotected anal intercourse may raise the risk of HIV transmission in the receptive partner. This increased risk was found whether this receptive partner was male or female, researchers say. Read full story >

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Lubricant Boosts HIV Infection Risk During Anal Sex: Study

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