How Common Is Ks In Straight Men

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Straight men Don't Get HIV?

Dr. Bob:I read a magazine article that stated the odds of straight men being infected by HIV is astronomical. What do you think?Thanks. Keep up the great work....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,What do I think? I think you are reading a work of "science fiction," because the true epidemiological facts are very well known. Worldwide, heterosexual transmission is the most common route for acquiring HIV infection.Stay well and... Read more »

Straight & Final Question + Donation Info

Hi Bob,Thank you for your response to 'STRAIGHT QUESTION (TRANSMISSION VIA ORAL SEX 2010) One... Read more »

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re scared straight

Here is how I see it. Correct me if I am wrong. Chances of me getting HIV from giving a blow job... Read more »

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Q&A: Dr. Lisa Bowleg, Researcher on Stress, Sex and HIV Risk Among Straight Black Men

Lisa Bowleg, Ph.D. , an associate professor at Philadelphia's Drexel University School of Public Health, focuses primarily on community health and prevention issues for women. Yet at this year's International AIDS Conference , she presented a study... Read more »

Why Black Straight Men Are Missing From the Fight Against HIV/AIDS

This is the second in a series of editorials about the critical role that Black men play in ending the AIDS epidemic in Black America. In a previous editorial , I shared three reasons that Black men matter in the fight against HIV/AIDS, whether... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Almost One in 10 Straight Men on the "Down-Low," Study Finds

A 2003 random telephone survey sample of 4,193 male New York City residents found a high proportion of men self-identifying as heterosexual nevertheless also reporting sex with men. The study is a wake-up call for doctors not to make assumptions... Read more »

New Harlem Campaign Shines Light on Straight Black Men and HIV

Iris House, a New York-based campaign founded to help women living with HIV/AIDS and their families, is bringing heterosexual men into the conversation about the epidemic by launching the "Keep it 100" campaign. It's hard to deny the lack of... Read more »

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no forum for straight poz men?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

there is no forum for hetero poz men at thebody? why is this?? are the numbers for hetero poz men so low??

thanks

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Why is there no section for Straight Men w/ HIV

Posted by LatinoHeat, 4 Replies

I am a Straight Male living with HIV. I was curious why there is no Section for Straight Men w/ HIV. I see one for Women, Teens and Gay Men. I am very curious. Read more »

Straight Men Forum?

Posted by Anonymous

I am trying to find out if there is a straight men forum on this website for only men that contracted through women?

Thanks.

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straight men

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

do straight men get hiv from women because they should have a site for hiv straight men they have women and gay but no straight guys forum Read more »

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