Do More Gays Have Hiv

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Anal Cancer, HIV and Gay/Bisexual Men

In the general population, anal cancer is a rare disease. Few people knew about it before Farrah Fawcett made public her struggle with the illness. Among men who have sex with men (MSM), and especially HIV-positive MSM, the incidence of anal cancer is significantly more prevalent and increasing annually. 1 However, the majority of gay and bisexual men know little about the disease, have never been tested for it, nor know that screening tests...

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am I gay because my dad is gay?

Hello Robert, I know that this site is about aids but I have a question which I cluldnt find the answer my whole life. My father is gay and I am gay too. Am I gay because my father is gay? I always blame my dad for being gay. Am I right? Is being...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Well, I'm gay but my father is straight as a lawn dart. So that genetics theory certainly is not a sure thing.Why "blame" your dad? Sexual orientation isn't anyone's fault any more than skin color is. It's just who... Read more »

I think I am Gay I don't want to be Gay

I can't stop going to gay sites.Every time I do my penis gets erect and I really get turn on by this.I do phone sex and that turns me on too.I don't want be gay can you help me?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Sorry, but I'm not a psychiatrist or psychologist. I'm an HIV specialist physician. I also happen to be gay. What I can tell you is that being gay is completely normal. Sexual orientation (gay or straight) is not something any of us... Read more »

Are gay men considered high risk for hepatitus B? How many years after the last hepatitus B and A boosters should gay men get another?

Are gay men considered high risk for hepatitus B? How many years after the last hepatitus B booster should gay men get another? How many years after the last hepatitus A booster should gay men get another?...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. Gay/Bisexual men are generally consideredat higher risk for both Hepatitis A and B. This is because Gay/Besexual menhave tended to engage in high risk activities for these viruses, withmultiple sexual partners.... Read more »

Gay Best Friend Part II (The Gay BFF)

Hi Handsome! I'm the "gay bff"! :) My friend wrote to you and now she's worried because you said "If my reassurance isn't enough for you to shake your worries, get a single HIV-antibody test at the three-month...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Oh sure, just because you call me handsome you think I'll respond to your post. Well . . . OK, obviously your clever ploy worked!Please reassure your gal pal that I believe her HIV-acquisition risk is beyond nonexistent! HIV testing is not... Read more »

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Gays do not choose to be gay!

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Gay people are born gay and that my friends is a fact! If you want to debate this issue then KINDLY email me at padude647@aol.com
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 »

NEW PERSONALS & SOCIAL COMMUNITY FOR GAY/BI MEN - SETUP BY A POZ GAY MAN!

Posted by thedingoman

I have setup a brand new community for POZ MEN on the Internet. This is not a for profit site. I run it myself and there will never be any charge to anyone within the new POZQUEERS COMMUNITY I have opened.

I myself am HIV+ and over the years have... Read more »

Gay Personals for HIV+'s

Posted by Anonymous

Hey People,

I am 38 years old black male HIV/Aids diagnosis since 1-26-99. I am very lonely. Looking for some personal ads or chat lines on the net that are HIV pos friendly where I could possible meet someone with my status for a serious... Read more »

Crystal Meth - Gay community in general, HIV

Posted by NickBaer, 1 Reply

I found some new informational resources on Crystal Meth - the Gay community in general, and specifically Crystal's releation to new HIV cases.

There's some very out-there educators and celebreties speaking out on the dangers of Crystal.

I found it... Read more »

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