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Ethics of AIDS disclosure for massage therapists

What is your opinion about Massage Therapists disclosing the fact that they have AIDS to their clients? Do the clients have the right to know?What is the difference between AIDS and HIV?If the drugs are working and my cell count is up, do I still...

Response from Lynne Gabriel

WorkPositive, Inc.

Your question is a very good one -- because it is not a matter of opinion, but one of law. The law says that the right to know is based on the need to know -- disclosure is not necessary unless, in the workplace, there is a "significant... Read more »

gay massage parlor please answer!

Hey Dr BobI have a question concerning risk. I know what I did was stupid and I need to be tested... Read more »

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Risk from being fingered, testing need

A week ago, I received a sensual massage from a male. Right before he started, he informed me he... Read more »

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Beijing Gay Venues Join AIDS Intervention Campaign

Nineteen popular gay entertainment venues in Beijing -- bars, massage parlors, and health clubs -- have signed up for the Beijing Anti-AIDS Association for MSM (men who have sex with men) Venues, a group started on May 31 by AIDS prevention... Read more »

American Indian Communities Need HIV Prevention Programs, Testing to Hold Off HIV/AIDS "Time Bomb," Editorial Says

The "conditions are ripe" for HIV/AIDS to reach "epidemic proportions" in American Indian communities, but a concerted effort between federal, state, local and tribal agencies could "tip the balance the other direction," an Arizona Republic ... Read more »

South Carolina: HIV/AIDS Events Highlight Need for Testing

AIDS advocates in South Carolina are working to promote Saturday's National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Along with a number of events linked to the day, Gov. Mark Sanford has issued a proclamation urging people to "get tested, get involved, and... Read more »

Brides, Grooms Need Pre-Marital AIDS Test, Not Horoscopes: Indian Victim

Jahnabi Goswami, 27, has a personal reason for campaigning to make pre-marital AIDS tests mandatory: Her husband infected her with HIV soon after their marriage. "In India, a majority of parents visit astrologers with horoscopes of the bride and the... Read more »

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Hiv from unsanitary lotion in non sexual massage

Posted by jackieole, 2 Replies

Hello. Can you catch Hiv from a non sexual massage. I went into a fairly nice spa and had a half hour massage. I noticed the lady (who was very nice) was using a jar of cream.. not a pumop bottle. I have had anxiety issues in the past and i noticed... Read more »

if i test negative, does he still need to test

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have been in a monogamous relationship with my boyfriend for almost a year. We usually have unprotected sex. Although I trust that he is monogamous with me as well, I don't know that much about his past sexual history. So I'm planning on getting... Read more »

I need help badly will you please help me

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

May the 5th, 2000 I went to a massage location here in Brazil. I got a massage and more. This lady begin to give me a blow job. I stopped her shortly and asked her to put on a rubber. She did and then she got on top of me for a short time. Next she... Read more »

sister of my fiance has aids, need advice

Posted by knut_hamsun, 4 Replies

My fiance just told me her sister has aids. my fiance tested lately, and she is negative. some of the other family members have not been tested. The sister has been sick for 10y.

I am in a bit of shock here, and need some advice. the sister has... Read more »

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