Is It Harder For A Man To Get Hiv From A Woman

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Woman->Man less common than Man->Woman?

I'm not sure if this is true (perhaps you can confirm this), but I've heardthat it's tougher for a guy to get HIV from a woman than the other wayaround, simply because the male has a lot more obvious fluid being introduced into the...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.Generally speaking, when we're talkingabout HIV and many other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's), during eithervaginal or anal intercourse, it is easier for these diseases to betransmitted from... Read more »

can a woman get hiv from unproteected anal sex with a man witout hiv

can a woman get hiv from having unprotected sex with a man who does not have hiv... Read more »

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H. »

HIV+ woman having unprotected sex with HIV+ man.

Does a hiv+ woman increase the risk of a high viral load, thus jeopardizing her health, when having... Read more »

Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D. »

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Getting Pregnant: HIV-Positive Woman and HIV-Negative Man (Serodiscordant)

There are several different options for reducing the chances of passing on HIV while trying to get pregnant. If you are an HIV+ woman and an HIV-negative man seeking information on getting pregnant, the options below will help you understand what... Read more »

Getting Pregnant: HIV-Positive Woman and HIV-Positive Man (Seroconcordant)

There are several different options for reducing the chances of passing on HIV while trying to get pregnant. If you are an HIV+ woman and an HIV+ man seeking information on getting pregnant, the options below will help you understand what might be... Read more »

Getting Pregnant: HIV-Positive Man and HIV-Negative Woman (Serodiscordant)

There are several different options for reducing the chances of passing on HIV while trying to get pregnant. If you are an HIV+ man and an HIV-negative woman seeking information on getting pregnant, the options below will help you understand what... Read more »

HIV & Me: A Woman's Guide to Living With HIV: HIV in Women and Men: What's the Difference?

It's true that HIV doesn't discriminate. It's also true that HIV treatment works just as well in women as in men. However, there are differences between men and women when it comes to living with HIV -- in fact, living with HIV as a woman can often... Read more »

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sex HIV-woman HIV+ man

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I have met the most wonderful man almost a year ago. We met through a friend of mine that I work with. She does not know that he is positive. It took 2 months before he told me. We have not slept together. He told me from the beginning that he... Read more »

Woman Falling in Love with an HIV+ Man

Posted by Natural, 4 Replies

This is all very new to me... I only recently found out that a man I had dated in the past, who has recently come back into my life is HIV positive. Despite the clinical information that I am able to obtain online/from counselors - can anyone offer... Read more »

HIV neg woman sex with AIDS infected man

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have a question that may sound stupid...I am an HIV neg female who had sex with my really close friend who has progressed to AIDS. I used a female condom and he used a condom as well. This is the second time this has happened and I have been... Read more »

woman to man

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

My boyfriend took the Home Access test and should get his results tomorrow. He's straight and is in great health. He says he's always used protection with the exception of one tme. HIV in our area is not common at all. What would be his chances... Read more »

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