Do Gay Monogamous Couples Get Hiv

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Beyond Monogamy: Lessons From Long-Term, Non-Monogamous Male Couples

We would like to get the word out about a study we've just completed on long-term male couples in non-monogamous relationships . This is a study we initiated, funded and conducted independently. Why? As a long-term couple (35 years), this was a... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Gay Couples Need HIV Prevention, Says Study

Couples should be included in HIV prevention campaigns that have traditionally targeted only single gay and bisexual men, according to new research. The study examined sexual agreements among 566 gay male couples from the San Francisco Bay Area.... Read more »

Singapore Authorities Deny Permit for AIDS Benefit Concert, Say Featuring Gay Couple in Show Not in "Public Interest"

Singapore's Media Development Authority has turned down a permit for an AIDS benefit concert scheduled for April 3 and organized by the Christian group Safehaven , saying that the show would not be in the "public interest" because the main... Read more »

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Any reason for monogamous HIV- couples to use condoms?

I understand that HIV- couples who dont use condoms may risk infection should one of them get HIV from a third party. However assuming hypothetically that both healthy partners remain faithful, is there any medical reason whatsoever for them to use...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,"Assuming hypothetically that both healthy partners remain faithful," is there any medical reason whatsoever for them to use condoms during sex? Well, sure. How about for preventing an unwanted pregnancy? As for risk of sexually... Read more »

Discordant monogamous couple

Dr. Frascino,Is there any risk of HIV transmission to the insertive (anal) partner if the receptive positive partner's viral load is undetectable and the couple is monogamous? I've read about the Swiss health ministry statement that there...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I've discussed these topics many times in this forum. Check the archives for more detailed responses. I'll repost below a small sample of what can be found there. Briefly, responding to your questions:Yes, there is still an... Read more »

Monogamous couple, both poz, is unprotected sex ok?

Sorry this isn't a mixed-status question, but I can't find another Forum for the question... I was accidentally infected by my partner 9 months ago, now because we're both poz (and monogamous) he wants to continue to have unprotected...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

I am not a physician and not really qualified to offer you details about all of the medical health issues to be considered. My understanding is that there are a number of things to be concerned about when it comes to unprotected sex between HIV... Read more »

Molluscum contagiosum in monogamous couple

During a recent visit to my gnecologist, I asked about 3 little bumps around my thighs/external vaginal area. She thought that while they could just be hair follicles, they could also be molluscum, and so she used cutterage (ouch!) to remove the...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your question. The symptoms of Molluscum Contagiosum generally appear 7 days to 6 months after infection. This infection is easily diagnosable through lab tests. Although this infection is most often transmitted sexually, it can... Read more »

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Gay couple for a week in Rehoboth? Gay Mecca!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

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Gays do not choose to be gay!

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

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Part of the increase in HIV is pure ignorance due to the simple fact that gays are forced into a closet of misery and... Read more »

Gay HIV Positive & Loveless

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi - I just would ike to include my oppinion on your posted message. I very much agree on many of the recommendations, suggestions and dito on much of the encouraging support from others posted. I also think SEX it's a very important part of our... Read more »

Email Pen Pal Group for HIV + Gay Men

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Dear readers, I am writing to you on behalf of my partner. I would like to know if anyone knows of a safe, secure and non-sexual email pen-palgroup website site where gay men with HIVAIDS can correspondend with each other. He is basically alone all... Read more »

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