Massage Scared I Have AIDS

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HIV+ Massage Therapist

So it is 6:30 p.m. October 10th, about 3 hours ago I was diagnosed with HIV. In this little amount of time this site has helped me alot, but I am a massage therapist as well as a teaching assistant for shiatsu at a school. I do know about...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

You must have a zillion questions swirling in your head. I'm glad you asked these. Don't tell anyone at school about your diagnosis. Your employer/school has no need to know, and you need to get used to the idea before you decide to... Read more »

handjob massage parlor

hi doc i went to a massage parlor about 8 weeks ago and just got a handjob thats it, then a few... Read more »

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Parlor massage exposure (diff than others)

Hi Doctor, Please I really, really need your help. My anxiety is killing me and I can't... Read more »

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Atlanta Ends Ban on HIV-Positive Massage Therapists

On Dec. 4, the Atlanta City Council unanimously voted to amend a city regulation to allow people with HIV to be licensed as massage therapists. Prior to the amendment, massage therapist applicants had to submit a physician's note stating they were... Read more »

Kansas: No Longer a Death Sentence, AIDS Has Lost Power to Scare

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scared to death

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had a one time encounter at a massage parlor. I was wearing a condom but it might have come off, couldn't tell. just the way it went down but believe it did. I startted getting sick about 6 days later. I'm tired lost appitite feel like throwing up... Read more »

Someone Please hear my voice. I really scared

Posted by wangwang, 2 Replies

I have searched all the archive in this site but unable to find any similar to my situation and that is why I am writing here. Recently I have a massage done in Singapore. The masseuse performed a protected oral & vaginal sex on me, I know I am... Read more »

scared to death

Posted by therigwelder, 2 Replies

i am a very obssessive person and i just had protected sex at a massage parlor.and the guilt and fear is driving me nuts.t i applied the condom before i was ever touched.i do not think my penis had any cuts or wounds.several times my penis slipped... Read more »

Scared to Death

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I mistakenly posted a similar message to this in the 'Living with HIV' forum. Sorry if I offended anyone, but this forum didn't show up in my browser window.

I am scared to death. Twelve days ago I visited a massage parlour in Toronto. I was on my... Read more »

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