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Durex Stops Making Condoms With Nonoxynol-9 Due to Possible Increased Risk of HIV Transmission

SSL International , the maker of Durex condoms, has stopped producing condoms containing the spermicide nonoxynol-9, which in recent studies has shown that it may increase the risk of HIV transmission, BBC News reports ( BBC News , 1/20). ... Read more »

FDA Failure to Update Nonoxynol-9 Labels to Mention Increased Risk of Contracting HIV Puts People At Risk, GAO Report Says

FDA 's failure to update the labels of products containing the spermicide nonoxynol-9 to warn of the increased risk of contracting HIV among women who use the products puts consumers at risk, according to a Government Accountability Office report... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

North China Municipality Makes AIDS Prevention Education Compulsory for Students

Responding to the increasing HIV risk for youths in China, officials in the northern city of Tianjin have decided to require HIV/AIDS education for students. As China's HIV epidemic spreads from high-risk groups to the general population, young... Read more »

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Vitamin D Makes You Sleepy?

I'm aware of the risk of low vitamin D levels with HIV. My levels are borderline normal (on the lower side). Over the last couple of years, I've tried adding vitamin D3 each day - inevitably, after day 2, what happens is I get really,...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I have not observed nor heard of any connection between vitamin D supplements and increased fatigue/sleeping. If any reader is aware of a reference or has personal experience with this please post. KH... Read more »

Re. History in the making...A suggestion for your website.

Dr.BobThank you, Please help me if possible.It's been three months since the incident, which I perceive as a risk. Got tested via Oraquick Advance oral swab rapid test at 10.5, 13.5 and 14 weeks, all negative. I also went to local parish health...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Worried Father and Husband,So much worry for such little risk???!!!???? There is no doubt you have a significant medical problem, but it definitely is not HIV! Your post demonstrates considerable anxiety and depression, both very real medical... Read more »

Possibility of HIV risk from non-penetration? "Transmission risk from brief exposure"

Hi there! Though I've found some answers in this forum on the subject of the risk of brief unprotected sex, I have yet to find an answer to my particular question, and I would really appreciate a response as I'm experiencing some pretty...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for the question,Doesn't sound like you have any risk from this situation, for the reason you listed: the brevity and lack of penetration." These two points don't just tell us that the risk was lowered, they tell us that there... Read more »

low risk or no risk? (uncut)

hey doc! first of all, i want to thank you for this great job that you are doing! my question is with regards to circumcision, i read in your previous forums that being uncut doesnt increase your risks, however yesterday I read a study on your...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Here's the latest scoop on cut versus uncut: a French and South African study was recently halted early because initial results indicated that adult male circumcision reduced the risk of HIV infection. The report stated that circumcision... Read more »

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Low Risk or No Risk?

Posted by SamGlue, 2 Replies

Hey everyone,

10 weeks ago I was walking along a beach at night (somewhat intoxicated) and stepped on something that felt like a needle. Stupidly I kept walking and didn't stop to check. It left a puncture wound, consistant with a needle.

Went to my... Read more »

making out?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

should a person test if hey ONLY made out? Help..I don't know if this is a risk. One couple, male+ female- passed HIV thru kissing. It's documented in the CDC site. Does this then prove that kissing is risky? I thought I could atleast get away... Read more »

Making out

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Can you get HIV from making out or agressively kissing another person?

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Protected sex!!!! It's making me crazy

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Ok, someone explain WHY people are worried about protected sex? If you had protected sex and are worried about getting HIV, then you have major guilt issues with your behavior. So, keep in mind always, protected sex is just that PROTECTED, so stop... Read more »

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