Barebacking is less risky for the person on top...

"Barebacking" - unprotected anal intercourse - is only safe when both partners are not infected with HIV or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Otherwise, barebacking puts partners - the one inserting his cock (insertive/top) and the one whose arse is penetrated (receptive/bottom)- at high risk for infection (or reinfection) from HIV and other STIs.

• given some people a false sense of security
•  made it harder for bottom partners to insist on condom use, and
• led to more cases of HIV infection.

   The top partner may be exposed to HIV through:

•  small (even invisible) cuts or tears on his cock
• sores or ulcers on his cock, or
• the thin lining inside the urethra (the opening at the tip of the cock).

Uncircumcised top partners may be at an even higher risk of infection from HIV and other STIs. The foreskin of an uncircumcised cock provides an environment where HIV may survive for longer than it would on a circumcised cock.

Barebacking is less risky for the bottom partner if the top partner pulls out before cumming...

Unless both partners are free of infection from HIV or other STIs, barebacking always carries a high risk of HIV transmission, even if the top partner pulls out before cumming. This is because infected pre-cum can get into the rectum before the top partner pulls out. Guys can also ejaculate small amounts of cum while fucking, not just during orgasm. Some guys may find it hard to control cumming and could begin cumming inside their partner before pulling out.

How can I reduce the risk of contracting HIV during anal sex?

With proper use of a condom, anal sex is not a risk activity for both top and bottom partners. This also applies to anal sex between men and women. The risk of transmission is even lower if the top partner uses a condom and pulls out before ejaculation.

Tips for fucking

Are you a good, considerate fuck?

Make sure you have lots of condoms and water-based lubricant available before it gets to crunch time.  You can get your partner involved later by encouraging them to help put the condom on you . . .  with their mouth if they’re careful with their teeth.

If you are likely to use your fingers to loosen your partner before fucking, trim your fingernails.  Also it’s a good idea to check if the skin on your fingers and hands is intact - skin is a great barrier to HIV and other diseases as long as there are no cuts or sores.  Finger cots or gloves can be used if your skin is broken.

For more information and tips on condom use, Contact us for our Little Black and Blue Condom User’s Guide (Adults Only).