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Received cunnilingus from guy with AIDS

Posted by amazing_1027, 2 Replies

I received cunnilingus from a guy who later disclosed he had AIDS but was no longer detectable. Not sure what that even means, but now I'm freaked out. We did not have intercourse. Am I at risk? There was no blood or other exchange of fluids except... Read more »

A guy is in love with me but he has aids

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I don't know whether i should date him or not because he has aids. I really like him, but i would die if he died. I need some help and information on aids, if i am even to consider dating him, he is really special, i don't know what to do.

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Lookin' for some other guys living with AIDS

Posted by Rick64, 2 Replies

Hi, I'm 42 and share my life with a negative man for five years now. I was diagnosed with PCP/AIDS and a bunch of other small joys shortly after my first partner of 6 years passed away. My new partner and I now travel between our homes in a small... Read more »

Two q&a for the paper guy

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Dear Paper Guy, i have this two q&a, answered by Dr. Gallant about your obssesion:

QUESTION:

Where do you put "fingering" on HIV transmission risk categories? HIV can be passed on by inserting fingers into vagina?Thanks for your wonderful answers

AN... Read more »

Paper cut guy spreads lies

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Condoms are in fact 99.99 percent effective in prevention HIV. Shame on paper cut guy for hism disinformation.

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Aids Awareness - Algebra Guy

WoW, (Wizard of WooHoo)I hope this contact finds you well.Kind thanks for the reply and encouragement. I was glad to send another donation, it makes a person feel good.I've excluded HIV, thanks to you. Believe it or not, you were able to do...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Algebra Guy,It sounds like you are making good progress in putting this entire issue to rest, and that's exactly where it belongs. RIP!Can one contract chlamydia or gonorrhea from "penis to breast" contact with ejaculation? Nope!... Read more »

Can a Duke guy ask a UNC guy for time?

Dr. Wohl, I would like to set up an appointment with you for an HIV examination as I live in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle. I've had two potential insertive vaginal exposures this past year (August 28th and November 2nd). I tested...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

HiIf your HIV antibody tests were negative 3+ months after your last potential exposure, you are almost certainly not HIV+. A folllow-up HIV antibody test at 6 months after your last exposure would cinch it. There can be many reasons for swollen... Read more »

Can episodes of shingles repeat for HIV + guys?

Once an HIV + guy has had shingles, can he get them again?...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

YesTalk to your doctor about the shingles vaccine. We have new data that shows that it may be safe for HIV+ people with over 250 CD4 cells.Nelson <a href="http://www.aidsmeds.com/articles/hiv_zostavax_shingles_1667_22067.shtml"... Read more »

YOU'RE THE BEST GUY ON THE PLANET!! (quick question)

I just found another favorite "Dr.Bob quote":Hello Humpy! Oh no! Not the mosquito question again? Twenty-six years into the HIV/AIDS pandemic and you're still wondering about mosquito transmission???? This was the original QTND...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Glad that one ticked your funny bone.As for your low lymphs, low monos, high neutrophils, no, these are not indicators of acute HIV infection. The only laboratory test diagnostic of HIV infection is an HIV-specific test.Keep smiling.Dr. Bob... Read more »

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Guy's Supplement Regimen from AIDS Treatment Initiative

People often ask me what supplements I take. Since I just re-evaluated my supplement regimen and made a few modifications and changes, I realized this would be a good time to share with you the supplements I take and why I take them. To offer a... Read more »

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Argentina: Fighting "Machismo" Is a Guy Thing

A campaign by men in Argentina urging an end to the abuse of women grew, in part, from efforts to prevent HIV/AIDS. In 2010, a demonstration targeting "femicides," or gender-related murders, attracted just 150 men to Buenos Aires' famed Obelisk --... Read more »

AIDS Groups, Advocates Disappointed Vice Presidential Candidates Avoided Discussing Domestic AIDS Issues in Debate

Several HIV/AIDS advocates and groups have expressed disappointment that Vice President Dick Cheney and Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. John Edwards (N.C.) avoided discussing domestic HIV/AIDS issues -- particularly Ryan White CARE Act... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Organization Spotlight: Long Island Association for AIDS Care

Quick Facts About LIAAC was founded in 1986 as a response to HIV in Long Island. Provides a hotline, 1.877.TO.LIAAC, as well as mobile outreach vans, which literally bring HIV care and prevention services into the community. Other services... Read more »

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