Dating An Hiv Positive Person

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Telling Others You're HIV Positive

Special Situations People You May Have Exposed to HIV It can be very difficult to disclose your status to sexual partners or people you shared needles with. However, it is very important that they know so they can decide to get tested and, if they test positive, get the health care they need. The Department of Health can tell people you might have exposed, without using your name. Employers You may want to tell your employer if your HIV...

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dated someone who was HIV positive...

Dr. Frascino,Quick question. I dated a guy for a couple of months involving physical intimacy. I found out six months later that he was HIV positive. Obviously I should get tested. However, I understand that even exposed to HIV, depending upon...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,It's alarming that you are having sex, yet know so little about HIV. I can only assume Dubya's disastrous "abstinence-only" sex education policy has struck once again! Or perhaps you were home schooled by folks who believe... Read more »

HIV and Meds + person dating - person

Dear Dr. Remien,I am currently in a relationship with an HIV- man. My viroload is low and I am not on any meds. My partner would like to further our sexual relationship and include anal sex. I realize that a condom should always be used and it is....

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

A lot of people are wondering about how much the risk of transmission changes with lower viral load. I think the best research data we have at this time comes from studies of HIV serodiscordant couples in Africa (relatively large sample). It was... Read more »

I just found out my boyfriend is HIV positive , what do I do? (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

My boyfriend and I have been together about a year and he contracted HIV about two months ago. I love him and I've chosen to stay with him but I am concerned for my own health because I do not have HIV. We have used condoms when we have sex but...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'm sorry to hear about your boyfriend's recent HIV diagnosis. Regarding your risk, I suggest you read through the information in the archives of this forum in the chapters dedicated to magnetic couples, HIV-sexual prevention and... Read more »

I just found out a guy I'm dating is positive

I just found out the guy I have been dating is positive. We have had sex four times. He was the top and says he's on meds, viral load undetectable for 10 years and that hiv transmission is not likely. Is it probable that I will contract HIV...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:It's possible, but not probable. He is undetectable, which lowers the likelihood of transmission, but it does not eliminate it. When you have unprotected penetrative sex without a condom you are taking a risk, especially if the person... Read more »

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Dating another HIV+ person

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have been HIV+ for over 5 years and always involved in relationships with HIV- guys. That has never been an issue for me nor my past partners.
Nowadays I got involved with another HIV+ guy who is really nice with a golden heart. The shocking... Read more »

Dating HIV Positives Only

Posted by Anonymous

Hey Everyone!

First off...this is an awesome site. Secondly, I was just wondering how you all felt about only dating others who are positive.

I feel that this would be my best bet in finding someone to date and hopefully fall in love with, but other... Read more »

HIV Positive and Dating

Posted by alittlelost, 2 Replies

I know this topic has been covered numerous times but I'm asking a slightly different variation so I apologize in advance for the similarity in questions. I as diagnosed almost 7 years ago. I'm on medicine and my viral load is undetectable and has... Read more »

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