How Is HIV Transmitted? Prevention and Risk Factors FunFactsFriday: There are no documented cases of precum as a lone transmitter of #HIV. So why are so many gay men terrified of it? HIV Basics Water and Silicone Based Hybrid Lubricant Swimming with someone who has HIV won't put you at risk. HIV isn't spread through water or shared spaces. It can only be passed through specific body fluids, blood, semen, vaginal Water Based Personal Lubricant Water Based Lubricating Gel