How Possible Is It To Get Hiv After Unprotected Sex Once

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Had unprotected sex once with an HIV+ woman

Hi Doctor,While I was in South Africa, I had unprotected sex with a woman that was hiv+. I paid for her to do an hiv test 3days after and we found out that she was hiv positive. The doctors there gave me Triomune 30g to use for 30days. I finished...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.Unprotected sex does place you at risk for STDs, including HIV. That your gal-pal was found to be HIV positive three days after your unprotected encounter and subsequently was found to have a low CD4 count (180) and some "symptoms"... Read more »

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... Read more »

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Possible HIV Transmission With Protected Sex and Unprotected Masturbation?

I'm a male that has had condom-protected vaginal sex at an overseas brothel. After 30 minutes... Read more »

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Study Estimates HIV Is Transmitted During 1 in 900 Acts of Unprotected Heterosexual Sex

A person living with HIV will transmit the virus, on average, once out of every 900 acts of unprotected heterosexual sex. At least, this is the estimate based on a study of mixed-status couples in Africa , published on Jan. 11 in the Journal of... Read more »

Once-Weekly and Once-Monthly HIV Meds in the Pipeline: Studies From ICAAC 2012

Two new HIV drugs in development that show promise for less frequent dosing were previewed at ICAAC 2012 in San Francisco. One of the drugs, a fusion inhibitor named albuvirtide, could make once-a-week HIV medication a reality. Results from two... Read more »

CDC Recommends Prophylactic Antiretroviral Drug Regimen for People Exposed to HIV Through Unprotected Sex, Shared Needles

CDC on Thursday in a "major policy shift" recommended that people exposed to HIV through unprotected sexual intercourse, sexual assault, shared needles or accidents receive immediate treatment with antiretroviral drugs to prevent infection, the AP/... Read more »

Laying It Bare: Gay Men and Unprotected Sex in the Age of HIV/AIDS

Introduction Guest Panelists Language and Homophobia: What Are We Talking About When We Talk About "Barebacking"? Prevalence: How Widespread Is Unprotected Sex Among Gay Men? Motivations: Why Would Gay Men Put Themselves at Risk? ... Read more »

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15 seconds unprotected sex, possible sex worker. What are my chances??!?!

Posted by treeoflife1, 2 Replies

Had a 15 to 10 second exposure of unprotected vaginal sex with a women before coming to my senses and stopping.
Got my 7 week negative Oraquick. Is testing at 12 weeks even worth it? Read more »

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 »

msm unprotected sex

Posted by matty11, 1 Reply

I had sex last night with a guy i've been with once before. He said he's negative and we had sex once before with a condom. Last night we had unprotected and he cummed in me. We had sex really quick, maybe 5 mins. I don't know why the hell I did... Read more »

having unprotected sex with guy that has multiple partners

Posted by crest, 3 Replies

I was having a hard time finding information that really laid out the risks involved in this type of situation. I know the risks are great and I should not be involved with this person or engaging in this type of sex behavior. I have been trying... Read more »

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