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I am an HIV negative male who is in a relationship with another male who was recently diagnosed. We have been having protected sex since his discovery. He is about to begin treatment. My question is, "What is the risk of my becoming infected if...

Response from Richard Cordova III

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Hi there:Your risk in a situation like this would be lowered. There are some studies that suggest that if one partner has been undetectable for over six months, then the risk to the negative partner becomes negligible. That being said, I would... Read more »

HIV negative tops barebacking HIV positive bottoms.

This is not as much a question as it is a response to all of you men who are asking about the risks... Read more »

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Negative Top, Positive Bottom

Dr. Bob,I know you've answered this type of question several times before, but I'm... Read more »

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Top (-) bottom (+) Can the top get it ?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

My boyfriend is neg.(Top) i'm bottom and (+) his dream is have sex with his loved one without condom,is the risk high for him to get it???
If i don't bleed during the penetration and he doesn't have a hurt on his penis can he get the virus??
Any help... Read more »

Possible Infection should I consider Pep

Posted by Sylas76, 1 Reply

After a night of drinking I recently hooked up with two guys who were drug users. I had unprotected sex with one (I was the top), performed oral sex and rimming on both, and fisting on one. I have no idea what there status was (I made a very stupid... Read more »

John, Bottom line, Jackie

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I sure hope I'm negative. I can't believe this fear. It's so strong. I hate to think that because I messed up ONCE in my life that I would get HIV. I've been through so much as it is I'm not sure I could handle this on top of it. Things are going... Read more »

top or bottom

Posted by jerrybeat, 1 Reply

does anyone know the stats on a top vs. a bottom infection ratio?

basically my top lovers condom broke durring anal intercourse, and im positive, he knows im positive.

is it as likely for hime to become infected as if i had ttopped him? Read more »

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