Gays Living With Hiv In Nyc

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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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Gay Poz and Gay Neg - want children. possible?

Dear Doctors,We recently found out that my partner of almost two years is positive...and after one month of treatment, he went from 8,000,000 viral load to 40. Yup, 40. The biggest depression for him is that he might not be able to have blood...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Sperm washing combined with artificial insemination has been shown to be a very effective means for HIV-positive men to conceive while minimizing the risk to their partner and child. (See below.) I would advise you work closely with your HIV... Read more »

gay..touched his semen...wiped ..sniffed..hiv fear (HIV FROM SNIFFING, 2009)

dear doctor, I WENT THROUGH ALL UR FORUMS BUT COULD NOT FIND SIMILAR QUESTION....SO PLZ HELP...i belong to homophobic country u are the only help!! i m a gay who recently came in contact with a another gay don't know his sexual history..we...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You're worried about contracting HIV from sniffing a spunked-up finger? Relax Max. Your HIV-acquisition risk is completely nonexistent.I'll post below a few other "sniffing" questions from the archives.Be well.Dr. BobI smelled... Read more »

Gay HIV+ partner has bareback sex with other HIV+ people

Hi, I'm in an open gay relationship with my HIV+ partner whereas i am HIV-. We always have protected anal sex (oral unprotected)My partner continues to have unprotected sex with other positive guys even though i have stressed that this is bad....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Regarding the risk of poz-on-poz barebacking, see below.As for a well "recegonised" resource on this topic, HELLO! You're reading it. Check out the archives! Finally, regarding the risk of STDs from oral sex, we have an entire... Read more »

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 »

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Gay HIV+ Man in NYC looking 4 Friends

Posted by dkny, 3 Replies

Diagnosed over a year ago and doing well. Friends have been very accepting and supportive but cannot understand what I'm feeling. Would be nice to meet other hiv+ men in NYC or anywhere for friendship, advice, chat etc. Email, IM buddies would be... Read more »

Support Groups for gay men in NYC

Posted by ShantiNurse, 1 Reply

Hi there, I'm trying to find out about HIV support groups for gay men in NYC for a friend. It has been surprisingly hard to get this information. Any advice, lists, etc...you could provide would be very appreciated! Read more »

WHERE TO MEET PEOPLE WITH HIV IN "NYC"

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I LIKE TO KNOW OF PLACES OR SOCIAL GATHERINGS IN NEW YORK WHERE YOU CAN MEET OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE LIVING WITH HIV. ALSO LOCATION OF SUPPORT GROUPS IN NY THAT ONE CAN ATTEND OR PARTICIPATE IN WITHOUT HAVING TO GO THROUGH THE LONG PROCESS OF... Read more »

Looking for HIV doc in NYC

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I'm new to NYC, and looking for a good HIV doc in Manhattan. Currently seeing success taking cocktail and HGH Serostim. My experience has been that many Drs shy away from HGH, but for me it's been helpful. Appreciate any referrals. Thanks! Read more »

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