Chances Of A Young Man Getting Hiv

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Getting Pregnant: HIV-Positive Single Man or HIV-Positive Man in Same-Sex Relationship (Serodiscordant or Seroconcordant)

There are several different options for reducing the chances of passing on HIV while trying to get pregnant. If you are an HIV+ single man or an HIV+ man in a same-sex relationship looking information on having a child, the options below will help... Read more »

Advice to a Young Man Newly Diagnosed With HIV

When I tested positive in the spring of 2005 it felt like the end of the world. HIV was this boogie man that I had been taught to hate and fear since before I really understood how sex worked, and suddenly this monster was inside of me. I was sure... Read more »

Getting Pregnant: HIV-Positive Woman and HIV-Negative Man (Serodiscordant)

There are several different options for reducing the chances of passing on HIV while trying to get pregnant. If you are an HIV+ woman and an HIV-negative man seeking information on getting pregnant, the options below will help you understand what... Read more »

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mad young man' repost,for some misunderstandings.plese have a look.

Hi again,Dr Bob thank you soooooo much for your answering(http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Archive/Infected/Q212464.html).But i think you may misunderstand my statement ,Dr, and it's my mistake to express not precisely....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,No, this does not change my assessment. Cunnilingus carries an extremely low risk for HIV transmission. See below.Dr. BobRisk of infection (CUNNILINGUS, 2010) Jun 25, 2010Hi dock, I am a 20 year old male from Brazil. I am very worried for years... Read more »

chance of getting aids almost zero?

Dear Doctor Young,First of all I want to thank you and and your collegues for this fantastic site!When I found out I was diagnosed HIV positive I was devastated. I thought: 'This is the end of me, I've lost everything, will I see my...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Dear Dutch guy,Thanks for your post and nice words.If you read my other replies on the Forum, you'll know that I'm in agreement with your doctor.Assuming that a few things go right and that your willing to take medications when... Read more »

It Ain't Just A Young Man's Worry

Hi Dr. Bob,Thanks for all the wonderful work that you are doing. Your sense of humor, acumen, and perspective has clearly been of invaluable assistance to so many.I have written a few times and have been hoping for your insights regarding HIV and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Worried Senior,First off, I must point out that 50 is the new 30, so we've not even hit middle age yet, let alone senior status.Next, you are correct that oral sex and protected insertive anal sex are not "high-risk" activities... Read more »

very confused & depressed young man

FISRT OF ALL I ADMIRE WHAT YOU DO FOR PEOPLE ALL AROUND THE COUNTRY. MY QUESTION IS ABOUT ORAL SEX. ABOUT A MONTH AGO I HAD PROTECTED ORAL SEX IN A CLUB. I HAD A FEW DRINKS. LATER THAT NIGHT I WAS APROACHED BY A HOOKER WHO OFFERED ME A BLOWJOB. I...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

If you received oral sex with a condom, you have nothing to worry about. Even if there wasn't a condom, there is no evidence that HIV is transmitted through receiving oral sex (HIV is not known to be transmitted through saliva). Are you... Read more »

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taking a chance on a neg man

Posted by Anonymous, 8 Replies

I'm considering getting involved with an HIV negative man. He's great but I worry that he will run scared after a short time. I'm ready to settle down. Some of the people I know agree with me. Yet I feel ready to take the risk. Anyone that convince... Read more »

oral sex and chances of getting disease

Posted by yasar2040, 1 Reply

Hi,

I am a married man, my wife does not like to have oral sex. But I have been really crazy about it.

I had taken a massage service by a lady, out of excitement I paid extra money and asked lady to massage private part. I also touched my tongue to... Read more »

Chances of getting HIV when you have dermatitis

Posted by Antre, 1 Reply

Hi. I would like to ask about the chances of getting HIV when you have dermatitis and touch body fluids. Moreover what are the chances if these body fluids where out of the body for some minutes?

One friend of mine wanted to have sex at a brothel and... Read more »

Chances of getting HIV

Posted by cookie, 3 Replies

Hi,

One day at school, i found a drop of blood on my skin and i don't know who it was. I want to ask the cances of me getting HIV and how much blood is needed to transmit HIV?

Thx Read more »

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