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Can you get HIV by being the giver and not the receiver in Anal sex

Can you possibly advise if it is possible to get HIV by being the giver and not the receiver in anal sex (without protection).Many thanks in advanceMatt...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Matt,Obviously you must be yet another victim of home schooling or Dubya's catastrophic abstinence-only-until-marriage sex education program. Your question is a very basic one and demonstrates the complete failure of our current sex... Read more »

Hiv+ Patient Care Giver

I've been a nursing assistant for 10 years and I love my job. It's very rewarding to help... Read more »

Response from Nancy Breuer »

Intentional transmission (BUG CHASERS, GIFT GIVERS)

Dr BobI saw a progam on the BBC that said that some people were deliberately trying to infect... Read more »

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Articles

White House Summit: Clinton, Shalala, Fleming Host Gathering of AIDS Advocates, Care Givers and People Living with HIV at Day-Long Conference

On December 6, 1995, the White House held a one-day conference on HIV and AIDS. TAG Policy Director Gregg Gonsalves was one of the three hundred or so invited guests, and one of nine individuals selected to participate in a discussion with President... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Florida: HIV Caregivers Glad to Recoup $560,000

HIV/AIDS caregivers in Palm Beach County -- who were earlier this year hit by a 13 percent reduction in Ryan White CARE Act funds -- have now learned more than $560,000 that was unspent in the previous year's allotment will be returned to the... Read more »

Africa: Health Activist Warns That Women Caregivers Are at Increased Risk of Tuberculosis

African women who serve as primary caregivers of HIV/AIDS patients are neglecting their own health when it comes to tuberculosis, said Kenyan activist Dr. Pauline Muchina. "Women and girls are bearing the brunt of caregiving for families living... Read more »

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States

Helping Parents and Caregivers Talk about HIV/AIDS and Sexuality Issues

Spotlight on Programs SIECUS Resources Web Resources Organizations nationwide are increasingly offering help to parents and caregivers who want to talk to their children about sexuality-related issues, including HIV/AIDS. The following... Read more »

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bug catcher and gift givers

Posted by smileforme, 5 Replies

Just wondering...recently saw on Joe Walsh's talk show...the issue of bug catcher's(people who actively seek hiv+ people to infect them) and bug catchers (people who are hiv+ and willingly infect bug catchers). I was shocked. Any opinions. This... Read more »

AIDS Caregiver project

Posted by Anonymous

My name is Tom McDade and I am a producer working on an international documenaty project looking at AIDS through the eyes of caregivers. I was recently in Malawi doing a project on AIDS and orphans and I was profoundly struck by the sacrafice,... Read more »

pml support

Posted by Anonymous

for pml caregivers or sufferers http://pmlthenextstep.homestead.com/are.html

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Seeking insight into living w/ HIV; not HIV+

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello. I'm not HIV+, but am a nursing student in Portland, OR who hopes to gain insight from anyone who would be open and/or comfortable about sharing his/her experiences with me. I am currently enrolled in a course entitled: chronic illness and... Read more »

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