Washing after sex may increase HIV risk

Uncircumcised men who wash their units less than 10 minutes after sex may increase their risk of acquiring HIV, suggests a study released at an International AIDS Society conference.

Researchers offered a few possible explanations: the acidity of vaginal secretions may impair HIV survival. The research also suggests that the use of water with soap may facilitate survival of the virus.

Sounds like as good an excuse as any to put off washing my underwear for another day.

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