Hugging Afraid I Have HIV

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Big hugs!

It has been a few years now since my scare with HIV and I thought I would let you know you are still in my thoughts and prayers. It seems to be the ones you don't know who really reach out their hands to help you back up on your feet. You are...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Friend in Indy,Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Doubt I'd ever qualify for angel status. Most folks probably picture me dressed in a red suit and all horned up (so to speak).Stay well Indy-Friend.Dr. Bob... Read more »

YOU FINALLY SAVE MY LIFE !!!cuban hug !!!

Dr Frascino !!!THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH !!! AND YES WE LIKE ONAMA IN HERE, LOL...BUT I LIKE... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

HIV transmission and hugging

if you have a friend with aids and you hug them will you get it... Read more »

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D. »

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Articles

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Education: "People Are Afraid to Touch Them"

Oxford University and South African researchers are working on a two-year study of child caregivers in families affected by HIV/AIDS. More than 7,000 people in three South African provinces -- about 6,000 children and 1,500 guardians -- will be... Read more »

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Washington: Everything Teens Want to Know About Sex ... But Were Afraid to Ask, Can Be Found at Scarleteen.com

Scarleteen.com is a judgment-free teen-oriented resource about sex, the body, emotions, how to co-exist with adults, and communicating to make informed decisions. The Web site is the nine-year-old brainchild of Heather Corinna, 37, a Seattle-based... Read more »

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family members afraid

Posted by koko, 6 Replies

I need some suggestions here. My father has AIDS and my sister (whose only 4) may be HIV pos. They are both visiting from out of town and I've noticed a lot of ignorance when it comes to 2 of my family members and how it's spread. Please someone,... Read more »

Afraid to Disclose - HELP!

Posted by Choosing2Liv, 6 Replies

As some of you may know, I officially found out a little over a week ago that I was hiv poz. I'm married and obviously MUST tell my wife, so that she can also be tested. After lots of thinking, praying, and coming up with reasons why I should... Read more »

For those nervous about Acute HIV symptoms/afraid to get tested

Posted by thestranger, 1 Reply

Hi guys,
just wanted to share my story for those who are afraid they have gotten HIV or who think they might be experiencing ARS. A couple months back, I had an protected encounter with a woman of unknown HIV status, and three weeks after the... Read more »

Please Help! I am afraid I caught HIV infection

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am only 19 and I don't quite understand why I have to deal with this.
Perhaps some will laugh at me for my ignorance and deem this post as a hoax, but I really am frightened over this issue and am losing sleep over this. Please, someone try to help... Read more »

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