Hiv Protection Partner

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LIfe Insurance to protect me if HIV Partner dies

My Partnerand I purchased a home together in 2009. He had Life Insurance through his job covering 250,000 death benefit. He lost his job and did not convert the policy to an individual policy. How can we protect my interest in the home should he...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

It is difficult to purchase life insurance for someone who is HIV+. Although there are policies, the face amounts are small, typically $5,000 - $15,000. Some insurance companies to check with are Guarantee Trust Life Insurance, Physician's... Read more »

Previously HIV negative but involved in protected sex with many partnerstive partner

Two years ago I tested HIV negative. Ever since then, I have always used a latex condom in each and... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

My partner does not know I am "HIV" +, how do I convince him of a protective sex?

Hi Robert! first,keep up the good work! you guys are amazing... now my question is: I'm HIV +... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

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Articles

Thailand to Launch Condom Campaign, Implement Legal Protection for Women Whose Partners Refuse to Use Condoms

Thai Public Health Minister Mongkol Na Songkhla recently at Thailand's 11th annual national seminar on HIV/AIDS said he is concerned about the increasing number of HIV cases in the country, especially among married couples, the Bangkok Post ... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Estimating the Risk of HIV Transmission From Homosexual Men Receiving Treatment to Their HIV-Uninfected Partners

The current study was designed to determine how the risk of transmission from HIV-infected gay men receiving antiretroviral treatment relates to patterns of patient monitoring and condom use. A stochastic mathematical simulation model was... Read more »

HPTN 052 Study Stopped Early: Significant Reduction in HIV Transmission From Early Use of HIV Treatment in Serodifferent Partners

Although more detailed results have since been presented (see earlier report from IAS Rome conference earlier in this issue ), the following summary information was reported as a press release from the U.S. NIAID. Initiation of Antiretroviral... Read more »

Canada: HIV-Positive People Should Always Tell Partner, Supreme Court Told

HIV treatment has not advanced enough that people with HIV/AIDS have no obligation to tell potential sex partners about their infection, the Supreme Court of Canada heard Wednesday. "We're not there yet," Elizabeth Thomson, Crown attorney for... Read more »

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protecting my partner from me.

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

since being diagnosed after turning 17 i have only been with one negative person. i cannot be dealing with the feeling that i have to protect someone from my "evil sperm". i have adjusted well to being HIV+ it doesnt phase me in the slightest. Its... Read more »

Is safe sex needed between HIV+ partners?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

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

AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2004 Sep;20(9):1026-31. Related Articles, Links

Failure to detect human immunodeficiency virus type 1 superinfection in 28 HIV-seroconcordant... Read more »

Had sex with HIV+ partner - Freaking out

Posted by bushyman, 3 Replies

I am terrified. Almost a month ago I had unprotected sex with a woman I had good reasons to suspect after the act. It was insertive vaginal intercourse without a condom (how stupid of me), I am circumsized (heard there are studies that indicate it... Read more »

For anyone HIV+ with a negative partner.

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My question is for anyone in a relationship where they are HIV+ and their partner is negative, or vice versa.
How do you keep you or your partner protected? Do you abstain from intercourse period or just always practice safe sex? What about... Read more »

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