Can I get hepatitis C through sex? If you have vaginal or oral sex, you're not likely to get hepatitis C. But you're more likely to get it if you have anal sex without a condom. This is because the anus lining is very thin, so the virus can get into your blood. You may also be more likely to get hepatitis C if you: engage in fisting have sex while you or your partner is on their period have sex and have cuts or sores near your genital area engage in rough sex practices that could lead to bleeding share sex toys that are not clean have sex while using drugs through a needle or snorted share lube pots that could transfer blood. The amount of blood needed to pass hepatitis C on may be very small. You might not even be able to see it. Using a condom while you have anal sex means you’re less likely to get hepatitis C. Find out more about how to stop yourself from getting hepatitis C References Hepatitis C information for MSM. The Hepatitis C Trust What You Need To Know: a guide to hepatitis C (booklet). Hepatitis NSW Updated 13 March 2023 Manage Cookie Preferences