Hiv Positive Heterosexual Gatherings

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Heterosexuals to Gather at Summit in San Diego

A gathering of HIV-positive individuals will take place at the Pos Hetero Summit in San Diego from June 8 through June 11. The summit will be a chance for hundreds of HIV-positive heterosexuals from all over the world to meet and socialize.... Read more »

Minimal Risk of Sexual HIV Transmission for Heterosexual Couples When the HIV-Positive Partner Has an Undetectable Viral Load

A systematic review of publications reporting on rates of HIV transmission between heterosexual couples, where the HIV positive partner has an undetectable viral load on ART, revealed minimum risk of transmission. Michelle Letchumanan, on behalf... Read more »

Heterosexuals and HIV: Where Are the Resources?

Okay, I give up! I have tried and tried to find information on anything to do with heterosexuals and HIV, and folks, there ain't a lot out there. I have found information on heterosexuals in central Africa, heterosexuals in northern California,... Read more »

Ask the Experts

I've finally gathered up the courage to get tested AGAIN

Hi Dr. Bob,I don't know if you remember me but i'm the nursing student who tested positive to an ELISA but never found out the result of the confirmatory test. Well after about 4 months I've gathered the courage to go get tested again...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I absolutely agree with your decision to get tested and then deal with the consequences of the results whatever they may be. The alternative of not knowing, getting depressed, ruining your relationship and doing poorly in school is really not... Read more »

Where does HIV have to travel in order for a heterosexual male to get infected?

Dr. Bob,If a heterosexual male was having unprotected sex with a female, where does HIV have to travel for that person to become infected? Barring any cuts or scrapes in the genital or groin area, does it have to just get inside the opening at the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi M,HIV can permeate across mucous membranes. The urethra, pee hole, is lined with a mucous membrane. Hence, HIV merely needs to have access to that opening to potentially cause an infection. It really doesn't have to "travel!"By the... Read more »

Questions from a Male Heterosexual "circulating (recombinant forms, CRF A/E, HIV subtypes)

I am a male heterosexual with multiple partners. These women vary in sexual histories, with some of their sexual histories being very limited but others being extremely extensive. Some are American and other are from various countries abroad. None...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Male Heterosexual,1.PCR testing is not recommended for HIV diagnostic screening, due to the rate of false positives, other technical considerations and cost. Besides, quarantining your partner for 12 days is a bit impractical, doncha'... Read more »

transmission of HIV on heterosexual males?

How do straight men contract HIV? According to the literature that I've read, it seems that it is difficult for a male to contract HIV from vaginal intercourse. With that said, how is it that straight females contract the virus if straight men...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiYes the numbers of heterosexual men with HIV is low. Women become positive by partners who are injection drug users, men who have sex with men, and yes from straight men can get HIV from women. Though a very low risk it does happen. Be well and... Read more »

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Meeting a positive heterosexual man

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am interested in meeting an HIV positive heterosexual male. If anyone knows of a HIV heterosexual support group in Delaware, Pennsylvania, or Maryland, let me know. Also if you have had success meeting a positive mate on a website, let me know.... Read more »

Sept. 26 Social for Positive Heterosexuals in NYC

Posted by keithmk1, 3 Replies

Saturday, September 26, 6:00 - 10:00 PM
End-of-Summer Social for Heterosexual Men & Women Living with HIV.
In Manhattan, New York. We'll have a whole floor to ourselves. Dancing, light dinner, and DJ. $5 at door and cash bar. Please visit our... Read more »

HIV+ Heterosexual Bi Gay Men Women: Research Study

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

HIV-Positive
HETEROSEXUAL MEN or MEN who ONLY have SEX with WOMEN
HETEROSEXUAL WOMEN or WOMEN who ONLY have SEX with MEN
MEN who have SEX with MEN / GAY and BISEXUAL MEN

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Help us evaluate messages related to HIV. Qualified persons... 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 »

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