Male Aids Symptoms

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What Are the Symptoms of HIV and AIDS?

When it comes to the symptoms of HIV/AIDS, there are three major points to keep in mind: There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. It's what you do that puts you at risk for HIV -- not how you feel. Your mind is a powerful thing. 1.There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. HIV is a virus that attacks...

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can i get aids from having sex with male dog? (DOGS and HIV, 2010)

can i get aids H.i.v from having sex with male dog?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Nope, but having sex with a dog can cause lots of other problems. One of the things you could get is arrested. See below.Dr. Bobcan dogs contract hiv from humans (DOGS AND HIV, 2008) May 13, 2008I recently had to get a iv drip due to dehydration.... Read more »

Are these likely Symptoms of AIDS?

About 2 years ago I gave unprotected oral sex to a girl I didn't know verywell. At the time I believed that oral sex was much safer than any other form of sex. We also engaged inintercourse, but we used a condom. I realize that I put myself at...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your post. In response to your concerns:First of all, things like tonsillitis, post-nasal drip, pink-eye, asthma, andinner-ear infections are not things directly related to AIDS. These can bedue to multiple causes that... Read more »

Usual Male Stupidity

Dear Dr. Bob,Firstly many thanks for your dedication and putting the issues surrounding HIV / AIDS into a more common sense approach.My question is as follows and reflects typical stupid male behavior. On February 11, I had protected oral and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Well, despite "usual male stupidity," it seems your escort was anything but stupid. KY products (warming lubricant, jelly, liquid and Ultra Gel) are all condom compatible and condom safe.Your symptoms are not suggestive of or... Read more »

fears of male sex toy (FLESHLIGHT FEARS, 2011)

hey, im just wondering that is it possible to get HIV from a sex toy?because recently i bought a "fleshlight" from the internetwildsecrets.com to be exact. and it came in 2 days and i guess from over excitment i used it without washing...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Someone should do a study to see if folks who buy fleshlight sex toys are genetically more paranoid than the average horned-up dude. It certainly seems like there is at least a strong association based on fleshlight users who write into this... Read more »

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aids symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i am a 17 year old male and am very worryied and scared i havent went and got my self tested for aids because i am scared. I also cant think who i could have cuahgt this from if infact i do have it because i have had protected sex, i do know... Read more »

hiv negative aids symptoms

Posted by My3Cents, 1 Reply

Idiopathic CD4+ T-lymphocytopenia, or ICL, is an immunodeficiency syndrome in which human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, cannot be detected. Because HIV is the causative agent of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), ICL can be referred to as... Read more »

Female to male transmission

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Is there any truth that female to male transmission of HIV is rare? Where can I get some truth on this matter? I had a 1 night stand with somone that I met online. It was unprotected vaginal sex. Please someone tell me that my chances are very... Read more »

Interesting Read--For the Male WW

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

OBJECTIVE: To study female to male transmission of HIV in married couples with stable sexual life.

METHODS: Among 53 blood-transfused women attending our outpatient care unit concerned with AIDS or presenting symptoms suggestive of HIV infection, 29... Read more »

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