In that light, indications that some lubricants may contribute to a generally increased risk for sexually transmitted infections, and therefore in turn for HIV, are scheduled for presentation this week in Pittsburgh at the International Microbicides Conference.Ĭonducted between 20, one study - which focused on approximately 900 residents in the Baltimore and Los Angeles region - observed that men and women who use lubricants in general are three times more likely to have some form of a rectal sexually transmitted infection. TUESDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) - The use of lubricants during unprotected anal intercourse may indirectly raise the risk of HIV transmission in the receptive partner, among both men and women, new research warns.Ĭoncern about the possibility is being raised in the form of two new studies, and revolves around the fact that HIV infection risk rises if other infections are already present in the rectal lining of the receptive partner, the study authors noted.
