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CNN Examines Program Encouraging Marriage Among HIV-Positive People in Nigeria

CNN examines a program in Nigeria that encourages people who are HIV-positive to marry each other in order to prevent the spread of the virus. The Bauchi State Agency for the Control of AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, known as BACATMA, "offers to... Read more »

Chicago Tribune Profiles Indian State's New Marriage Bureau for HIV-Positive People

The Chicago Tribune on Sunday profiled a new marriage bureau in the Indian state of Gujarat that has been set up especially to arrange marriages between HIV-positive people. The bureau, which is privately funded and run by volunteers, was started... Read more »

Magnetic Marriages: When Positive and Negative Attract

When John Sheridan tested HIV-positive while living in Spain in 1986, his doctors told him he'd be dead in six months. Deciding that medical care would be better in New York, John decided to move back to the city that was still home to Bruce... Read more »

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HIV positive, gay, and feeling trapped in a marriage

Dr. Fawcett,I have read many of your posts and answers to questions concerning mental health and other issues. I hope you can help me. I am 53 years old. In 2003, I came out to my wife and two daughters. In 2010, I was diagnosed HIV+. After I...

Response from David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.

South Florida Center for Counseling and Therapy

Thanks for writing. I am sorry about the emotional pain you are experiencing in your current situation. It is true that coming out does impact those around us and this is especially painful when, as in the case of your wife, they are having their... Read more »

Marriage with positive girl

Hello, I am positive for the last 10 years and on Atripla for the last 18 months. My CD4 is 400 and undetectable VL. I met a girl who is also Positive for 10 Yrs also on Atripla for the last few months. Is there any danger having unprotected sex?...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

It is certainly possible to have an HIV negative child when both partners are HIV+. Your partner is on Atripla, and efavirenz, a component of Atripla is best avoided in pregnancy. Once you are clear you wish to conceive together, talk to your doctor... Read more »

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 marriage.

can two people who are positive married?. what are the chance that their children will not be positive?....

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.As far as I'm aware, there's no reason (medical or legal) why two HIV+ persons couldn't marry.Further, with access to medications and experienced HIV healthcare providers, the risk of transmission of HIV to their... Read more »

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whyen you find after marriage your wife HIV postive

Posted by franklinjames, 1 Reply

I wnet to Africa in 2011 to marry the dream of my life return back to the states to prepare for her coming before this could happen she said we would have a better life in Africa being African American so I agreed and return to Africa to live with... Read more »

A drug-user I dated before marriage may have infec

Posted by Anonymous

I AM 33 YEARS OF AGE, AND FOUND OUT ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO I WAS HIV +
MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BEEN TOGETHER ABOUT 10 YEARS. BUT BEFORE I
MET HIM I WAS INVOLVED WITH A PERSON THAT WAS A IV DRUG USER AND
I KNOW THAT IS WERE I GOT THE DISEASE FROM. I WANT TO... Read more »

looking for a waman for marriage..!

Posted by arab, 2 Replies

I am an arabic man ,I'am 27 years ,handsome,well phisiquely or to be more occcute, let's say,apparentely,I am looking for a partner for the rest of my life for marriage...Appearances occupy a tiny level for me,only brain can be a good parameter.
... Read more »

Hiv Positive Dating | Hiv Positive Singles | Hiv Positive Forums | Hiv Positive Chatroom

Posted by Chloe1023, 5 Replies

http://www.Pozspaces.com is a HIV positive singles dating site for individuals who may be HIV positive or have AIDS. We understand that living with this virus/disease can be difficult when it comes to dating. We want to provide the opportunity for... Read more »

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