Can You Go Down On An Hiv Infected Girl Safely

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Introduction Opportunistic Infections and HIV Disease Preventing Infections in the First Place Treating Infections as They Occur Preventive Treatment for OIs Maintenance Therapy A Final Word on Strategies for Managing Opportunistic Infections List of AIDS-Defining OIs from the Centers for Disease Control Introduction HIV ( human immunodeficiency virus ) infects the cells of your body's immune system. It then impairs how...

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Can you contact HIV going down on a girl?

Ok, I went down on a girl I have liked for awhile... not relizing that she was a slammer.Later on hearing she was slamming dope with a girl who was HIV positive. I am getting tested to be sure but I am stressted. I am married and I am afriad I have...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Oral sex in general carries a very low risk for HIV transmission. Cunnilingus, guy-on-gal or gal-on-gal, carries an extremely minimal risk, barring extenuating circumstances, such as menstrual blood, oral or vaginal sores or cuts, etc. (See... Read more »

safe sex and the single girl

Dear Ryan, I have recently been diagnosed hiv+ 3mths ago...I am currently on invarase, epivir and zerit and my cd4 count is 160 and my viral load was 932...Since being diagnosed i have experienced a great fear of being intimate with a man..I am...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Being recently diagnosed with HIV can be a very difficult experience for anyone, so keep in mind that the feelings that you are having are completely understandable. HIV infection not only changes the way you deal with your own physical health, but... Read more »

Is it safe to have unprotected sex with the same person who I infected

Me and my wife are 61 years of age being infected in 2004. Can I have unprotected sex with only my wife and still increase the risk of HIV. My CD count is 1450 Vload 268 my wife CD 395 Vload <68 We are both using Truvada & Efavirenz. Our...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Unprotected sex between two HIV-positive partners is not recommended due to the possibility of acquiring another strain of the virus (superinfection). See below.Dr. BobUsing latex condoms (SUPERINFECTION, 2009) (FINDINGS SUGGEST HIV CAN BE... Read more »

intercourse with hiv infectedThe Body: Rick Sowadsky M.S.P.H., C.D.S, Answers to Safe Sex Questions

this web sight is one of the most valuable and informative sights around.when you have intercourse with an hiv infected person, does that mean thatyou will get aids, or does it mean you have only been exposed to it and couldpossibly get aids....

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question and comment. If you have unprotected sexwith an infected person (either through intercourse or giving oral sex), youare putting yourself at risk of getting HIV. If the HIV virus enters yourbloodstream, then you... Read more »

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Could I have infected my girl??

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

HI All.
About 5 1/2 months ago I received unprotected oral sex from an hiv unknown. I waited patiently patiently and tested negative for hiv at both 4 weeks and 19 weeks. SIGH of RELIEF. Before the 19 week test I cam down with what I think was a... Read more »

Risks of HIV Infection

Posted by chrisenquist, 2 Replies

Few days ago, I had protected sex with a sex worker at Thailand. I used condoms but I have few doubts on the condom usage with regards to Risks of HIV Infection
1st: What are the risks of infection if the condom slips off during withdrawl
2nd: I still... Read more »

How Safe Is Safe?

Posted by dancin_man, 4 Replies

I am newly diagnosed gay male who is trying to navigate his way through dealing with this process. Obviously testing positive brings up a whole array of issues dealing with sex, and I wanted to use this forum to raise my issues/questions, and get... Read more »

i have an advance hiv infection...

Posted by Anonymous

Hi all: My name is Jim, I have an "advanced" HIV infection, and I
write to hopefully give a bit of TURBO-BOOST to all who find
themselves in that moment of darkness that comes when you may
think you are nearing your end. NEVER just "give up", LIFE... Read more »

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