Can Vaginitis Kill You

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False Negative or Some Serious Guilt? Retesting or a highly paid therapist? (3 hours of research a night is killing me slowly) Donations shall be made

I had unprotected sex (never ever again) on Dec. 8, 2007. It was vaginal. I got tested on or around Jan 22, 2008 with a unigold rapid hiv test which came came back negative. I was tested again (after some serious arguing with the planned...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Question: Do you need retesting or just a good highly paid therapist? Answer: A good highly paid therapist, definitely a good highly paid therapist.Your two negative HIV tests out to 15.5 weeks are definitive and conclusive. HIV is not your... Read more »

Does handlotion kill HIV/STD's

During the course of a massage, the masseuse briefly inserted her fingers into her vagina. She then... Read more »

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How to contract HIV (HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2009) (Obama Budget Would Kill Abstinence-Only Funding)

If a HIV - woman and a HIV - man have sexual intercourse while the woman is on her menstrual... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HIV Drug Could Prevent "Cervical Cancer by Killing Off Virus That Causes Disease"

The HIV drug lopinavir is selectively toxic to human papillomavirus-positive cervical cells, a new study suggests. About 3,000 UK women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually, mostly due to HPV infection by high-risk strains, which have also... Read more »

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Vaginitis

What is vaginitis? Vaginitis is a term for any infection or inflammation of the vagina. What are the symptoms of vaginitis? In general, vaginitis may cause itching, irritation, or abnormal vaginal discharge. There are a several different kinds of... Read more »

Large-Scale Trial of Vaginal Ring That Releases Anti-HIV Drug Announced at Health Summit in London

"This week, at the Pacific Health Summit in London, the final large-scale trial was officially launched of a vaginal ring which women can wear and forget about -- at least for a month at a time -- while it releases an HIV virus-killing drug called... Read more »

Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Vaginal Health

It's hard to get information about HIV and women's health issues. Yes, I'm talking about birth control, yeast infections and menopause. As a woman living with HIV, what do I need to know about my health down there? -- E.R., Kamloops, BC ... Read more »

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The anxiety is killing me

Posted by miamiman36, 2 Replies

A friend of mine and i messed around and i ended up penetrating him but instead of using the lube i grabbed the massage oil for lubricant. It was after i ejaculated in him and pulled out i noticed it ripped and i ejaculated in him! Im panicing. Im... Read more »

Could I really be infected??? Anxiety is killing me....

Posted by INALN, 3 Replies

About eight weeks ago I had a sexual encounter with a random female (I am a male) I met at a party. She gave me unprotected oral sex, and I gave her unprotected oral sex as well. We then proceeded to have vaginal sex but I wore a condom throughout... Read more »

Vaginal Oral Sex - Gman?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have a question of eating a women out till she came in my mouth, what are the statics for vaginal oral sex? I would love an expert to answer, been feeling rather ill and at the 90 day window now. thanks

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Vaginal Fluid

Posted by hoplitemcgovern, 1 Reply

Hello, I'd like to know whether my risk is high/nonexistent/low on a situation I had. I've had a girlfriend for a while and we recently engaged in sexual activity. I've used condoms at all times, but a few weeks ago I did something I regret. After I... Read more »

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