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Unprotected sex between HIV poz partners (UNPROTECTED SEX BETWEEN TWO HIV POZ PARTNERS, 2011)

I am starting my HIV medication very soon, like in a month or less. My partner has not started yet and possibly will be a few months before he does. We have been having unprotected sex because we are both poz and are in a committed relationship. I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.This question comes up so often that it nearly qualifies for our QTND (questions that never die) category! I haven't changed my opinion since the last time I addressed this issue. See link below.Good luck and good health to you both.Dr.... Read more »

Risks of unprotected anal sex (HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2009)

With a negative testing couple, are there any risks of unprotected anal sex? For example, the semen in her rectum or possibly mixing with her blood? Once again, negative testing couple that has only had sex with each other....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Another QTND (question that never dies) and ATNC (answer that never changes). See below.Dr. Bobgay anal sex with two hiv negativesJun 2, 2008 dr bob, i am really worried because my gay friend and i had gay sex and anal! is there any way we can... Read more »

Unprotected sex with HIV positive...

One month ago I had unprotected sex with a man who wasn't then aware that he had already contracted HIV. The thing is he ejaculated in me without letting me know in the first place. After a while, after my incessant questions, he finally...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You broke Dr. Bob's two cardinal rules:Dr. Bob's Rule #1: We must consider all our sexual contacts could be HIV infected and therefore take all the necessary precautions to prevent spread of the virus each and every time we have... Read more »

HIV+, Doing Coke, & Having Unprotected Oral Sex

My partner & I were both diagnosed HIV+ a few months ago. I haven't been put on meds yet, but my partner has begun therapy. He dosen't have insurance and could not get further testing done to determine his viral again. They played it...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Poz-Guy,As you can probably guess, well controlled clinical studies using coke in pozitoids have not been done (ethical and legal reasons). However we did tweak out some mice transplanted with human immune cells to try to definitively answer... Read more »

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Oral sex unprotected

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hey i was just wondering if you could get hiv from reciving a bj (blowjob) i was unprotected and i got tested fomr regular std im scared if i got the BIG ONE Hiv i want to know if you could get hiv like that ? Read more »

denialist spreads hiv

Posted by Anonymous

Remember that this lunatic guy posting nonstop here is someone living with HIV who has unprotected sex and doesn't tell his poor partners.

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Unprotected Sex with an HIV infected Female

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Hi There,

Im extremely worried after having unprotected sex with a female partner (4/5 times) who has today kindly anounced to me she is HIV positive. During those 4 or 5 times, we also engaged in Anal sex on one occasion. I don't believe, I had any... Read more »

Unprotected sex between HIV+ partners

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi all. First, I'm truly grateful to find this site - it was recommended by my doctor.

My question is this: what is the current thinking about bareback sex between HIV+ partners?

My doctor says what we've heard about "superinfection" is a myth. What... Read more »

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