Im A Negative Bottom And My Partner Is Positive

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Im a poz bttm and partner is a neg (POSITIVE BOTTOM AND NEGATIVE TOP RISK)

Im a poz bttm homosexual male (Taker only) and partner is a neg top (Giver only), since the anas has no bodily fluids, what are the real risks of unprotected sex for him??? Reason i ask is we want to be close to one another without that barrier...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,This question comes up frequently and I've addressed it numerous times before. Check the archives! In this case, as in many others, the "real answer" and the "medical answer" are one and the same. See below.Dr.... Read more »

Negative Top, Positive Bottom

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Negative Top, Positive Bottom

Dr. Bob,I know you've answered this type of question several times before, but I'm... Read more »

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One partner Positive, One negative

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I would appreciate communicating with someone who is in hetrosexual relationship where one member is hiv+ and one hiv-. New to this don't know where to start for information. Would also appreciate e-mails.

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NEGATIVE-POSITIVE SEX

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I previously posted this in The Gay Men section... with a bit more to it... but I believe I asked too many questions or too many directions.. so I'm going to try again, more direct at the real issue I'm concerned with :)

So I've been positive for the... Read more »

For anyone HIV+ with a negative partner.

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My question is for anyone in a relationship where they are HIV+ and their partner is negative, or vice versa.
How do you keep you or your partner protected? Do you abstain from intercourse period or just always practice safe sex? What about... Read more »

A Negative Partner

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My partner found out he was positive a week into our relationship, I have regular checks and am negative.

Can anyone please tell me if there are any support groups for HIV negative people who have a positive partner?

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