Hiv And Sex Addiction

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Oral Sex from Crack Addicts and HIV transmission

Dr. Bob, I hope you can address this specific situation-- a situation that does not seem to be referred to anywhere on this forum the high HIV infectivity of crack addicts on the urban streets and receiving oral sex.First, for many years I have...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,It's important to note that 20% of the over-1,000,000 HIV-positive folks in the US have absolutely no idea they are infected with the virus. Consequently, whether it's a crack whore or a clueless and unsuspecting HIV-positive... Read more »

Risk of infection after sex with herion addict The Body: Rick Sowadsky M.S.P.H., C.D.S, Answers to Safe Sex Questions

For about two months (April-May) of 1996, I had a relationship with a man who was a herion addict... Read more »

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H. »

Sex Addiction and my fears and shame

I wanted to tell you thanks for all your support, answers, compassion & humor. It helps me to... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Depression, Sex Addiction Linked in Gay Men: Report

An analysis of depression among gay men and other populations found gay men are more likely to experience depression and milder mood disorders, which were associated with HIV risk. The New York-based Medius Institute for Gay Men's Health survey,... Read more »

Counseling During Drug Addiction Treatment Reduces Unsafe Sexual Behavior Among People At Risk of HIV, Study Finds

Counseling about sexual behavior during drug addiction treatment could help reduce unsafe sexual behavior among people at risk of HIV in Russia, according to a study recently published in the journal Addiction , ANI/ New Kerala reports. According... Read more »

Maryland: Targeting Link Between HIV, Prostitution and Addiction

Several signs of progress have occurred since the Baltimore Sun's recent series detailing the plight of drug-addicted prostitutes and their link to the city's rate of AIDS diagnoses, which is the nation's second-highest. Dr. Joshua Sharfstein,... Read more »

Philippines: Text, Internet Addicts at Risk of Getting HIV

Many young Filipinos use the Internet to arrange sexual encounters, a practice that could also fuel the spread of HIV, according to an AIDS Society of the Philippines (ASP) study presented Oct. 21 at the society's general science meeting in Quezon... Read more »

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HIV Positive boyfriend who is a drug addict...

Posted by Carrie, 6 Replies

Hello. First off I want to say I'm glad there is a bulletin board for these subjects and appriciate everyone who posts and comments.

My name is Carrie and I am 27 years old. My boyfriend, Phillip, who is HIV positive and is almost 34 years old was... Read more »

HPV+ Herpes Outbreak+ Oral sex w/ HIV+ parter=HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I received oral sex from a girl who is HIV+. I have some genital warts from HPV and had a Herpes Outbreak at the time. Am I infected with HIV? What are my chanes? Are there any documented cases or could I be a first? I am married and need URGENT... Read more »

sex HIV-woman HIV+ man

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I have met the most wonderful man almost a year ago. We met through a friend of mine that I work with. She does not know that he is positive. It took 2 months before he told me. We have not slept together. He told me from the beginning that he... Read more »

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