Practice Safer Sex

• Use latex condoms, female condoms, and latex barriers with water-based lubricants during sex.
• Do not use oil-based lubricants, such as baby oil, hand lotion and petroleum jelly. They weaken the condom allowing HIV to pass through.

Safer Injection Drug Use

• The best way to reduce the risk of HIV infection is to use clean needles.
• Needles and syringes should never be shared.
• When new needles are not available, they should be thoroughly cleaned with bleach and water.