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But I heard that...
Tons of everyday activities with NO RISK for HIV

Shaking hands
Sharing a drink
Using a toilet
Changing a diaper
Chopping vegetables
Hugging
Sharing office supplies
Changing a kid’s band aid
Looking at someone
Using public transportation
Sharing pacifiers
Sharing gum
Getting a haircut
Holding hands
Snuggling
Reading a book
Watching movies
Sharing cutlery
Sailing in a boat
Sunbathing
Picking your nose
(but that's just gross)

Mosquito bites
Playing with someone’s dog
Sharing clothing or laundry
Talking to someone
Being sneezed or coughed on
Wrestling with someone
Eating prepared food
Wiping tears or a runny nose
Playing basketball
Walking your dog
Sitting in a doctor's office
Going to the dentist
Getting a massage
Giving blood
Watching a movie
Talking on the phone
Tickling
Volunteering
Taking photographs
Writing a novel
Swimming
Public showers