Dating A Man With Hiv

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Dating an HIV positive man

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I'm female and negative (to best of my knowledge). We've known each other 7 or 8 years but only recently started seeing each other outside of our normal circles. We'd always kidded around about taking it further and he would say we have a lot of... Read more »

scared to date + men, scared to date - too

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Although I know it is possible for men to contract HIV from women...I also know that the statistics are much lower than they are for men contracting from other men or drug use. I am afraid to date a HIV+ man because I do not want to be with a man... Read more »

Where are the Heterosexual HIV/AIDS Dating sites

Posted by 30Years, 2 Replies

I hope I am not sounding rude as I do not want to offend anyone. I would just like to find a dating website where I can find me a good woman. I am a Heterosexual man looking for a Heterosexual woman. Why is this so hard?

I may come off as a man... Read more »

Woman Falling in Love with an HIV+ Man

Posted by Natural, 4 Replies

This is all very new to me... I only recently found out that a man I had dated in the past, who has recently come back into my life is HIV positive. Despite the clinical information that I am able to obtain online/from counselors - can anyone offer... Read more »

Dating & HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I joined a support group for HIv positive men. I was recently diagnosed. I don't think the support group is for me. They all seem like they need help with life--not with HIV. I have a good job and am pretty happy in my life. I just want to find a... Read more »

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I'm dating a positive man, I'm negitive

I have been dating a hiv positive guy for a couple of weeks. He was up front with his Hiv status. Myself I am negitive and looking for anwsers to calm my fears, Before we become sexual. I'm glad that I have had the chance to read this fourm. I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You're welcome! I'm delighted you found the information here helpful. In return perhaps you could do a favor for me. "Pay it forward." That means take what you've learned here and spread the word to others. You are... Read more »

dating my first positive gay man

Hi,iam a 45 yrd old man,who just started having a relationship with a gay hiv+man.My problem is i felt more anxiety than i thought i would,during sex he ejaculated on my bare chest,i was alittle upset.What are the chances of transmitting the...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

Risk of transmission of HIV from the behavior you describe is extremely low (see the forum on Safe Sex, HIV Prevention and Transmission on the website of The Body). Anxiety when having sex is not fun and needs to be addressed. You and your partner... Read more »

dating a positive man (MAGNET COUPLE; HOW OFTEN SHOULD THE NEGATIVE PARTNER BE TESTED? 2009)

I have been dating a positive man for the past year...he has brought total joy into my life...my question is...how often should i get tested...we practice safer sex however not during oral sex...please advise thanks....Brian...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Brian,See below.Dr. BobMagnetic CoupleMar 13, 2006 Hello, Thanks Dr. Bob for everything. You have truly helped my boyfriend and I through a tough time. I love the "Magnetic Couple" moniker that you have assigned to serodiscordant... Read more »

Questions about dating a positive man

Hey there Dr.,I am a healthy 25 y/o male that is dating an older male that has had HIV for over 15 years and is a non-progressor. I know I am negative and have a few questions as he is a really great guy and I am a PhD scientist that works on...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

It certainly sounds to me like you are being very safe and vigilant in your sex behaviors with each other. That is commendable. And it is good to know that you are both feeling satisfied with your sex life. The only behavior you described that... Read more »

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This Month in HIV: Sex and Dating When You're HIV Positive

My name is Bonnie Goldman and I'm editorial director of The Body. I'd like to welcome you to This Month in HIV. This month's subject? Dating when you're HIV positive. Dating when you're HIV negative is a challenge. Dating when you're HIV positive ... Read more »

Dating While HIV Positive

Marvelyn Brown Earlier in my adulthood, I met a guy who I actually thought was "the One." He was charming, educated and sexy; we had great conversations and an even better friendship. But, as happens, a problem arose: He asked me to stop... Read more »

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Study Dates HIV Ancestor to at Least 32,000 Years Ago

New research suggests that the simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) lineage was already circulating in monkeys and apes at least 32,000 years ago. During the millennia since, humans would have been exposed to it countless times as they butchered... Read more »

Dating, Youth and HIV: From Both Sides

Dating is hard enough at 16. But when you factor in HIV, you instantly shift from the innocence of sneaking a kiss in the hallway between classes to serious matters that most grown ups aren't even ready to deal with. There are lots of young people,... Read more »

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