Can I Get HIV From Handling Rented Adult Video Tapes

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Can I get HIV from handling rented adult video tapes?

Thank you for the valuable advice you provide to the general public. I recently read http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/hiv_aids/hivinfo/survive.htm at CDC'w web site and realize a potential risky behavior of mine. It seems that "drying" HIV...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.HIV will not survive outside the body for more than a few minutes. This issue is addressed in greater detail in my question, "How long does HIV survive outside the body?". In fact, the website you... Read more »

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I recently rented an adult video tape and noticed, after handling the tape that it had dried semen... Read more »

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I dont know if I can handle this!!!!!!!

Posted by deda, 6 Replies

I am 26 years old, i was diagnosed 2 years ago. until now i have been in denial. wondering how this cold happen to me. luckily i have had 2 healthy children since then. but i dont know how to deal with it. i dont like taking meds, i still feel like... Read more »

Casting Call for HIV+ Adult Men and Women

Posted by castingcall

Hello,
Hope all is well. I will be producing a Video and Photo Shoot for a pharmaceutical company later this month. I am looking for HIV+ Men and Women in the tri-state area willing to tell their story and talk about their experiences. There will be... Read more »

Casting Call for HIV+ Adult Men and Women

Posted by castingcall

Hello,

Hope all is well. I will be producing a Video and Photo Shoot for a pharmaceutical company later this month. I am looking for HIV+ Men and Women in the tri-state area willing to tell their story and talk about their experiences. There will be... Read more »

Casting Call for HIV+ Adult Men and Women

Posted by castingcall, 1 Reply

Hello,

Hope all is well. I will be producing a Video and Photo Shoot for a pharmaceutical company later this month. I am looking for HIV+ Men and Women in the tri-state area willing to tell their story and talk about their experiences. There will be... Read more »

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