AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018, 19% of the new HIV diagnoses in the United States and dependent areas were among women. The most common way that women get HIV is through sex with a male partner who has HIV. Several factors can increase the risk of HIV in women.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the United States, gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men are the population most affected by HIV. According to CDC, of the 30, 635 new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. in 2020, 68% (20, 758) were among gay and bisexual men.

Detailed explanation-3: -Men can also get HIV from having vaginal sex with a woman who has HIV because vaginal fluid and blood can carry HIV. Using condoms or taking medicine to prevent or treat HIV can decrease this risk. High rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Detailed explanation-4: -Yes. Women and men can pass HIV to their partners. HIV, the virus that can cause AIDS, is transmitted in blood, semen, breast milk, and vaginal fluids. Therefore, having vaginal or anal intercourse without a condom is a high risk activity for HIV transmission-for both women and men.

Detailed explanation-5: -Can I get HIV from vaginal sex? You can get HIV if you have vaginal sex with someone who has HIV without using protection (like condoms or medicine to treat or prevent HIV). Vaginal sex is less risky for getting HIV than receptive anal sex. Either partner can get HIV during vaginal sex.