The hiv virus, the virus which causes aids, can be transmitted by many different means. all but one is a proven way for the hiv virus to be spread and that is

It can be when a man has HIV and he passes it to a woman. Him and Her both will have it. but when she gets pregnant the child will have HIV also hers something to back it up. ''From mother to child during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding. Although the risk can be high if a mother is living with HIV and not taking medicine, recommendations to test all pregnant women for HIV and start HIV treatment immediately have lowered the number of babies who are born with HIV.''

Yes it is hereditary because of the penis