Can You Get Hiv Aids Without Having Sex

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Keeping Kenyan Girls in School, Providing HIV/AIDS, Sex Education Could Reduce Future HIV Cases, Experts Say

Reducing the school dropout rate for girls in Kenya and providing adequate HIV/AIDS and sex education could reduce HIV incidence in the country, experts said recently, IRIN News reports. Rosemarie Muganda-Onyando -- executive director of the Centre... Read more »

South China Morning Post Examines Efforts to Raise Awareness About HIV/AIDS Among Sex Workers in Bali, Indonesia

The South China Morning Post on Tuesday examined efforts to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS among commercial sex workers in Bali, Indonesia. Official figures show that about 4,000 people were living with HIV/AIDS in Bali as of August 2007 and that... Read more »

"Frontline/World" Episode Examines HIV/AIDS Among Sex Workers in India

PBS stations nationwide on Thursday are scheduled to air a segment on "FRONTLINE/World " -- a coproduction of WGBH Boston and KQED -- examining the thousands of HIV-positive sex workers in India and efforts to prevent the disease from spreading... Read more »

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HIV Aids from Animal Sex

Hello sir, I have sex with my female doggy, can its give me HIV Aids or any other diseases. pls replyThanks...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:No, your dog can not give you HIV. The "H" in HIV stands for "human". Since your dog is unable to consent to having intercourse with you, I would ask that you consider if having sexual relations with your dog is... Read more »

"HIV/AIDS from Anal sex"

Ok, I was once told that you get AIDS from "A male receiving semen in his anal tracts" whether the penetrator has HIV or not. He said it was "produced" by semen being inside the anal tracts of a male. This sounds like a truckload...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,Frankly, this <b>is</b> a truckload of crap.HIV is a virus. It's a thing that's spread from person to person. Only people who have it can give it. If, like you said, "a male receives semen" in... Read more »

HIV/AIDS oral sex

Some years ago I mastered the art of sucking my own cock.I sucked it a few times.Now I am worried if I have AIDS due to it.Can AIDS spread only from an infected person or can AIDS just be formed when you have oral sex with your own cock?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,No, you cannot get HIV/AIDS from tonguing your own tallywacker. What you can get, however, is a high-paying contract with any number of adult film companies.You must be a real standout in yoga class.Stay well. Stay flexible.Dr. Bob... Read more »

Can I get Hiv or Aids from dry sex?

Hello, I had dry sex with my exboyfriend tonight. We both had our underwear on, at one time I felt his penis on my butt as well as vagina. But all the time we were messing around I had my undewear on. When we started to mess around more, I felt his...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

It does not appear that you are at risk.As for Hepatitis B, you may want to see if you have protective antibodies from prior immunization for any future exposures. Sex with condoms would be the best route in the future to keep yourself completely... Read more »

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HIV neg woman sex with AIDS infected man

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have a question that may sound stupid...I am an HIV neg female who had sex with my really close friend who has progressed to AIDS. I used a female condom and he used a condom as well. This is the second time this has happened and I have been... Read more »

HPV+ Herpes Outbreak+ Oral sex w/ HIV+ parter=HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I received oral sex from a girl who is HIV+. I have some genital warts from HPV and had a Herpes Outbreak at the time. Am I infected with HIV? What are my chanes? Are there any documented cases or could I be a first? I am married and need URGENT... Read more »

whats my chance of getting AIDS by giving oral sex

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

About 3 weeks ago I gave oral sex to a sex worker in China. It lasted for about 1-2 minutes and I didn't feel any cuts in my mouth. What would be the possibility of me contracting AIDS this way assuming if she was HIV positive?

This is the most... Read more »

MAY HAVE GOTTEN AIDS THROUGH FORCED SEX

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I try my best not to get upset anymore, because I won't allow my this illness to take control of my life. I truly uderstand you, Thank God you're negative as of now. Unfortunately for me I wasn't, and I was always the faithful "good girl" type, so... Read more »

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