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Couples With Mixed HIV Status

Serodiscordant Couples What Are the Special Issues for Mixed Couples? Reducing the Risks Using a Condom Other Ways to Reduce Risk If You Are Exposed to HIV ... Having Children if the Man Has HIV Having Children if the Woman has HIV Serodiscordant Couples Couples with one person who is HIV-positive and one who is HIV-negative are sometimes called "serodiscordant" or "mixed serostatus". "Sero-" refers to blood serum....

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Dr. Bob: Mixed Status Gay Couple and Oral Sex

Dr. Bob -Thank you for sharing that your partner is both negative and supportive. I tested positive in August 2002, and my partner (who is negative) and I will be celebrating 9 years together this summer.We have come to the decision that it is...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello D,Nine years together? Congratulations! (In straight years, youd be celebrating your golden wedding anniversary right? . . . . that is if we are ever allowed to get married in the first place.)OK, on to your question. Are you whistling past... Read more »

Mixed-Status Couple: overflowing love but a lot of stress

In September of 2010 I met a woman who I knew then and know to this day is the woman of my dreams. Only about two weeks into the relationship she found out she was HIV positive. Since then, the relationship has been like a fairy tale despite the...

Response from David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.

South Florida Center for Counseling and Therapy

This can be an immensely complicated issue for couples, but many have successfully worked their way through the various physical and emotional concerns. Loving each other, along with good communication skills and the willingness of both of you to... Read more »

Mixed status couples-when to disclose

Last year my husband died from AIDS. He was infected when we were married but did not know. He infected me. We have two daughters who, thankfully, are not infected. We found out about our infections after our daughters were born. He failed all drug...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

Yes, you most certainly do have a chance of love. However, you are facing a significant challenge. While you may find it very difficult to disclose your HIV status to this man, it is something you will have to do sooner or later. It sounds like... Read more »

Hiv+ / HIV- gay couple

Dr. My partner and I have been together for 10 years. He was diagnosed with HIV last May. Our sex life is suffering becaus I get so much conflicting info from everyone. What can we do and what can we not do. I enjoy the top and he enjoys the...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

It is challenging to cope with becoming a mixed status couple after being together for so many years. I actually don't think anyone can tell you what you can and cannot do, sexually. The reason you may feel like you are hearing conflicting... Read more »

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I need input from mixed status couples!

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

Hi!,
I'm a nursing student and I'm putting tigether a workshop for gay men in mixed HIV status relationships. Could anyone who is involved with someone of opposite status give me your opinions on the unique issues/challenges you are facing? What... Read more »

TV TALKSHOW: Mixed Status Couples

Posted by William1, 1 Reply

We are looking to produce a show dealing with the day to day lives of Mixed Status Couples. The show is designed to be an open and informative forum focusing on some of the different aspects of serodiscordant relationships, i.e. immediate and... Read more »

need input from mixed status couples

Posted by Anonymous

Hi, I'm a nursing student and I am developing a workshop for gay males in mixed status relationships. Please reply with any feedback regarding what you as a part of a mixed status couple feel should be included in an educational program aimed at... Read more »

Mixed status relationship

Posted by jmejst, 10 Replies

Is there anyone else out there in a serodiscordant relationship? I have been in one for about a year now and really would like someone to talk to about issues that come up. Thanks! Read more »

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