Hiv And Same Sex Marriage

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Fostering Stable Relationships, Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Could Help Reduce Number of HIV Cases Among MSM, Editorial Says

HIV prevention methods must focus on encouraging stable relationships, particularly among men who have sex with men, an Arizona Daily Star editorial says in response to a study showing that the number of HIV cases among MSM in Pima County, Ariz.,... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

South Africa's AIDS Activist in Same-Sex Marriage

Zackie Achmat, South Africa's best-known AIDS campaigner, on Saturday married fellow activist Dalli Weyers. Judge Edwin Cameron of the Supreme Court of Appeal presided at the ceremony, which was held near Cape Town. Hundreds attended, including Cape... Read more »

GMHC Calls for Defunding Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Programs and Increased Funding for Comprehensive Sex Education in Schools

New York, N.Y. -- Today Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) issued the 2009 Federal Policy Agenda . The agenda provides concrete, science-based recommendations for improving the federal government's response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The top priorities... Read more »

Ask the Experts

HIV in marriage

hello, my sister found out her husband is HIV positive, she says they only had unprotected sex, mostly recently from their 3 year marriage...i wanting to know what is the probability of her becoming positive?? and how long before she knows for sure...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Your sister is at significant risk for infection with HIV. The odds for infection increase with repeated episodes of receptive intercourse with an infected person. However, it is important that your sister understands that infection, while likely,... Read more »

hiv destroyed my 13 year marriage

my husband is hiv posotive and i am negative well the problem is sex i have not had sex with him ever since finding this out and that was 3 years ago i am afraid even though i know how to protect one self i cant seem to get over the fear,he will be...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

Your closing statement is very wise and important to remember, that "Love is never enough" as much as we wish it was enough. A very painful reality is that some marriages can not survie HIV (or any other serious illness). If indeed the... Read more »

Unprotected sex between HIV poz partners (UNPROTECTED SEX BETWEEN TWO HIV POZ PARTNERS, 2011)

I am starting my HIV medication very soon, like in a month or less. My partner has not started yet and possibly will be a few months before he does. We have been having unprotected sex because we are both poz and are in a committed relationship. I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.This question comes up so often that it nearly qualifies for our QTND (questions that never die) category! I haven't changed my opinion since the last time I addressed this issue. See link below.Good luck and good health to you both.Dr.... Read more »

hiv destroyed my marriage

i have been married for 13 years and my husband found out he is hiv in 1997 well with all the stress and everything that goes with hiv my marriage is ending i dont have sex with him anymore i am scared we dont talk to one another and i find myself...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

It sounds to me like you need to take care of yourself. Your description sounds like your husband is very unfair and abusive to you. And it seems that your friends think so too. I also suggest that you talk with a counselor and get the support... Read more »

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Marriage

Posted by schokoo, 1 Reply

i'll get married soon, and in my country before u get married u have to 've some test done, like anti hiv. Because of that im stressed now, cous i got red eruption, i mean ,rash,like spot, on my under arm and hands,sometimes on my chest, either.... Read more »

Marriage

Posted by schokoo, 1 Reply

MARRİAGE

Posted by schokoo

Is safe sex needed between HIV+ partners?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is safe sex needed between HIV+ partners? Recent study suggests maybe not??

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