Do People Get AIDS From Sensual Massage

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I just had sensual massage could I be at risk?

I just had it cause it was a gift from my partner and had no idea Regarding this type of massage, so I just went with the flow of the situation, this male pumped me like 4times then my partner stopped him and asked him to wear a condom, after awhile...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:Anytime you have unprotected penetrative sex without a condom, you are at risk. Fortunately, it would be unlikely for transmission to occur from such a brief episode of unprotected sex. The HIV virus can be transmitted via breast milk. It... Read more »

Support for business partners of people with AIDS

Hi. I share an office with a woman who has AIDS. We are both massage therapists. I've been... Read more »

Response from Lynne Gabriel »

HIV+ Massage Therapist

So it is 6:30 p.m. October 10th, about 3 hours ago I was diagnosed with HIV. In this little amount... Read more »

Response from Nancy Breuer »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Atlanta Ends Ban on HIV-Positive Massage Therapists

On Dec. 4, the Atlanta City Council unanimously voted to amend a city regulation to allow people with HIV to be licensed as massage therapists. Prior to the amendment, massage therapist applicants had to submit a physician's note stating they were... Read more »

California: Former Bakery Building Being Transformed Into Center for People Battling HIV and AIDS

This spring, the HIV/AIDS nonprofit Vital Life Services will move its headquarters from Oakland's Shattuck Avenue to the building once occupied by Your Black Muslim Bakery on San Pablo Avenue. VLS served between 400 and 600 clients last year. The... Read more »

Georgia: "Direct Threat" to Spread HIV?

The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia (ACLU) is asking Atlanta, on behalf of an HIV-positive massage therapist, to revise a 1984 ordinance requiring a health certificate stating massage therapy practitioners are free of communicable... Read more »

U.S. Tells States to Protect Rights of People With AIDS

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is warning US states and territories that trade schools and licensing agencies must not discriminate against people who are HIV-positive or have AIDS. In DOJ's letter, Deputy US Attorney General Thomas Perez called... Read more »

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Massage therapy

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I would like to hear if anyone has tried any kind of massage therapy for aids related symptoms. My roommate is positive and seems to enjoy a full body massage every night. I believe it helps relax the muscles and thus makes for a more comfortable... Read more »

Hiv from unsanitary lotion in non sexual massage

Posted by jackieole, 2 Replies

Hello. Can you catch Hiv from a non sexual massage. I went into a fairly nice spa and had a half hour massage. I noticed the lady (who was very nice) was using a jar of cream.. not a pumop bottle. I have had anxiety issues in the past and i noticed... Read more »

presenter.trainer, massage therapy consultant

Posted by jackigethner

since 1988 have presented and worked with HIV/AIDS from prevention to pallitive care . have 501c3.agencies,targeted groups,conferences,retreats with cont.ed possibilities. http://home.earthlink.net/~jackigethner Read more »

Looking for gay people with AIDS for documentary

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hello,
I am looking for people who are gay and have HIV/AIDS who would like to be part of a documentary. I am entering a video contest with the theme of "tolerance." I want to hear your honest portrayals of what life is like for you. I do not want to... Read more »

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