Please Note: Due to volume considerations, not all questions can be answered. Questions most likely to be answered will be those of general interest to a broad group of visitors to this forum. Questions pertaining to a specific case; requests for diagnosis, medical advice, or second opinion; or requests for opinions about untested alternative therapies will generally not be answered.
The participation of Dr. Ewald Horwath in this Forum is made possible by Boehringer Ingelheim.
|
|
 |
|
he's positive
Jun 15, 2008
hi. i've been on my own for ages and finally meet a terrific guy, he has also been on his own for awhile, anyway, we started out as friends and our feelings were getting strong, and one day he had to go for an eye test and the specialist found more, which led to more doctors and in the end he was tested postive... but 3 days before he was tested we got together (no sex just muckin around), we are both past 40 anyway, i have strong feelings still for him and he for me, but i don't know the first thing about "what we can and can't do" i have fears! yes and i worried yes of cause... but need a little education on what i can and can't do please help!!! thank you
|
 |
|
 |
|
Response from Dr. Horwath
You can kiss and hug and touch without fear of infection. However, vaginal or anal intercourse place you at risk, so you need to use protection (condoms) to prevent HIV infection. Oral sex is somewhat less risky, but the use of barrier protection is recommended for oral sex also.
You can find more detailed information at www.thebody.com
Look under "HIV prevention" and then under "Safer Sex Guides and Information." You will find a variety of very good, detailed information on "what you can and can't do."
|
|
|
 Please remember that this forum is designed for educational purposes only, and experts are not engaged through this
forum in rendering legal or medical advice or professional services. Experts appearing on this page are independent and are solely responsible
for editing and fact-checking their material. Neither The Body nor any sponsor is the publisher or speaker of posted visitors' questions or the experts' material.
Questions and messages posted to this forum are not statements of advice, opinion, or information of The Body, Body Health Resources Corporation or any sponsor of this
forum. While neither The Body nor Body Health Resources Corporation regularly reviews posted content, we reserve the right to delete, move, or
edit postings if we deem it appropriate under the circumstances. Visitors submitting questions remain solely responsible for the content of their
messages.
Information provided by experts is general only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease, or relied upon as
legal or other professional advice. This information is not a substitute for professional advice or care. If you have or suspect you may have a
health or legal problem, you should consult your own health care provider or your attorney.
Copyright notice.
|
|
|
|
