Finding Heterosexual Hiv Love

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ATTN: Heterosexuals - Taking action to find love

Posted by Anonymous

Did you know that if you are one of the 1% percent of Americans to have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, finding that special someone may present quite a challenge. However, we must not give up. Please read this and you can make a difference and... Read more »

Want to connect? HIV+ heterosexual woman

Posted by Anonymous

Hi! I am a 28 year old female doctor with HIV. I got the
infection through a needle stick injury. I was diagnosed in 96 when I offered a blood transfusion to a friend's father. I have been through hell, mainly because my profession put me in constant... Read more »

Is there any GOOD dating sites for heterosexuals?

Posted by str8guy, 1 Reply

I have been HIV pos. for over 10 years and feeling great. When I got over the initial shock (took two years) I started dating and got married through Heterochat. Now I am single again and looking for love...
I went on poz match and I'm finding it a... Read more »

HIV+ heterosexual woman diagnosed in 1985

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am so grateful for people who take time to give us these
resources. I am a HIV+ heterosexual woman & have been diagnosed since
1985. I lost my husband to AIDS in 1992. I am white, have a masters
degree + advanced post grad work, I am 50 years... Read more »

finding love without losing anonymity

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

My question to all is how do you connect with friends and new loves when you are keeping your diagnosis a secret? I have been positive for several years and have not dated because I cannot afford to let anyone know my secret, but I am miserable, I... Read more »

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Heterosexual HIV exposure

Dr. Bob, Is it true that it's more difficult for a man to contract HIV from a woman than vice versa, and that a man usually needs repeated exposures before being infected?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The receptive partner is always at greater risk than the insertive partner. Male-to-female transmission is 1.9 times more likely than female-to-male. That's just common sense, right? If an HIV-positive guy spunks a load right into an... Read more »

As much as a heterosexual engaged man could completely love you -WOO HOO, he DO!

Dear Dr. Bob:I don't know if you will post this message but I just wanted to say a heartfelt THANK YOU!!!!!! to you I want you to know how you helped me & truly touched my life!I posted a question to you when I was completely tripping out...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Yes, of course I remember you! I'm delighted my WOOO-HOOO prediction was indeed correct!Thank you for your very kind words and generous donation. Together we can and will turn the tide of this pandemic!I'm also flattered your... Read more »

hiv heterosexual transmission

Is HIV transmitted from a male to female partner during intercourse, only when there are lesions or tears within the woman's vagina? Would this be the only way for the virus to actually enter into the woman's bloodstream, thereby infecting...

Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

While HIV transmission is probably more efficient when lesions are present, it can also occur when overt lesions are not present.... Read more »

Barebacking as a bottom (FINDINGS SUGGEST HIV CAN BE TRANSMITTED FROM MSM WITH UNDETECTABLE VIRAL LOAD 2009) (SUPERINFECTION, 2009)

recently alot of bareback videos have come on the market which i love watching. i am poz and was always told dont bareback you can change your strain and become resistance to your current meds, "atripla" by the way and undetectable. but...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your friends are playing sexual Russian roulette. I'm sure they are happy to share their experiences of playing Brokeback Mountain with HIV-positive cowboys riding their rawhides (so to speak) without any negative consequences. However, do... Read more »

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Counseling Heterosexual Couples About HIV in Zambia, Rwanda Could Prevent 60% of HIV Cases, Study Finds

Counseling heterosexual couples living in Zambia and Rwanda about HIV transmission could prevent up to 60% of new cases, according to a study published Saturday in the journal Lancet , Reuters reports (Fox, Reuters, 6/26). Of the new HIV cases... Read more »

Risk of HIV Transmission From Heterosexual Intercourse Could Be Underestimated, Study Finds

The standard method for assessing risk of HIV transmission through heterosexual intercourse could be flawed, according to a study published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases and presented at the XVII International AIDS Conference on Tuesday,... Read more »

Study Estimates HIV Is Transmitted During 1 in 900 Acts of Unprotected Heterosexual Sex

A person living with HIV will transmit the virus, on average, once out of every 900 acts of unprotected heterosexual sex. At least, this is the estimate based on a study of mixed-status couples in Africa , published on Jan. 11 in the Journal of... Read more »

Clinical Trials Show PrEP Reduces Heterosexual HIV Transmission

Two clinical trials conducted in three African nations demonstrated for the very first time that daily antiretroviral (ARV) drug therapy can dramatically reduce the risk of HIV infection for heterosexual couples. The results were announced ... Read more »

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