How Does Abstinence Play A Role In Hiv

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The Role of STD Detection and Treatment in HIV Prevention

What is the link between STDs and HIV infection? How can STD treatment slow the spread of HIV infection? What are the implications for HIV prevention? Where can I get more information? References Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be an effective tool in preventing the spread of HIV , the virus that causes AIDS. An understanding of the relationship between STDs and HIV infection can help in the...

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Does lubrication and duration of intercourse play a role in the transmission of the disease?

Thank you for reading this note. I had unprotected sex with a stranger 3 months ago. i am going to get tested for HIV and std's this week. What is worrying is that in the last two months i a have had two colds with a cough that lasted...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

You are correct to get tested. The less trauma, the less likely you are to get infected. Getting tested is the only way to know, though and ejaculation is not necessary. The data from heterosexual intercourse is that the probability is .0011 per... Read more »

Alternative Sex - Role Play risk

I visited a dominatrix a few days ago to explore alternative sex(non-sexual contact) but I am concerned about my risk during this episode. Briefly the encounter consisted of her spanking my body with her bare hand and leather flogger and riding crop...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

I really don't see where you were at risk for infection (except through the tiny possibility of infected vaginal fluids on her finger or if you had been exposed to someone else's blood). It also doesn't sound like the dominatrix did... Read more »

How to contract HIV (HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2009) (Obama Budget Would Kill Abstinence-Only Funding)

If a HIV - woman and a HIV - man have sexual intercourse while the woman is on her menstrual period, is there a possibility of contracting HIV just because she is on her period? even if both dont have HIV/AIDS?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Once again a QTND (question that never dies) arises! And of course the ATNC (answer that never changes) remains unchanged! Two HIV-negative people cannot create HIV out of thin air and transmit it to each other. (See below.) Menstrual blood... Read more »

Regarding cold sores do sweets play any role at all?The Body: Rick Sowadsky M.S.P.H., C.D.S, Answers to Safe Sex Questions

Regarding cold sores do sweets play any role at all?...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.Cold Sores (also known as Oral Herpes) are caused by the Herpes Simplexvirus. I found several studies that looked at dietary intake and recurrencesof symptoms due to Herpes. Some studies suggested that a diet high... Read more »

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triple's play*** on hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Subject female to male
Posted by triple (Unregistered)
Posted on 2/15/01 09:41 PM

I have had only one high risk exposure (unprotected vaginal, I'm the male) this was over 2 1/2 yrs ago and I don't think I ever expierienced ARS. I have started to... Read more »

Abstinance Only

Posted by AIDS2HIV, 4 Replies

this abstinance only stuff is not only the biggest myth.....its the biggest political hairball mr. bush has coughed up yet. If he can't kill your family with war, he will with aids. Clinton got impeached for enjoying a blowjob.... why isnt bush... Read more »

Caretaker and Lover Conflicting Roles?

Posted by Ronnie, 1 Reply

Hi everyone!

So, my partner and I are both positive. He has AIDS, I'm recently seroconverted (5-04).

He suffered from some OI's in December, but he's doing well now. But, somehow I have taken on the role of caretaker. I take it upon myself to worry... Read more »

Seeking Serodiscordant Role Models

Posted by AboutTimex, 3 Replies

Two guys here, mixed status, looking for a little advice. We've been together a few months and are navigating how to deal with our neg/pos match up. We'd like to hear from some similar couples about their experiences within a serodiscordant... Read more »

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