Massage Scared I Have HIV

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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 »

HIV from Prostate Massage

I visited a women who gave me a massage and offered a prostate massage. Foolishly I accepted, she... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

gay massage

Hello, i received a massage from a gay man recently and he ended up giving me a handjob with oil on... Read more »

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

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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 »

Georgia: "Direct Threat" to Spread HIV?

The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia (ACLU) is asking Atlanta, on behalf of an HIV-positive massage therapist, to revise a 1984 ordinance requiring a health certificate stating massage therapy practitioners are free of communicable... Read more »

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 »

HIV/AIDS Groups Express Concern About Potential for New Antiretroviral Advertising to "Scare Off" Patients

The Wall Street Journal on Monday examined a new trend for drugmakers marketing HIV/AIDS treatments to release ads that "tak[e] aim at rival HIV drugs, hinting at side effects and other drawbacks." Drug companies have "traditionally sold"... Read more »

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sex with massage worker

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am worried sick. About 1 month ago,I had protected sex with an Asian massage worker here in the US. She used baby oil on the condom. This is so stupid. I feel like crying every day.I was unfaithful to my wife. I am so upset.I know I will have hiv... Read more »

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 »

massage, fingering, rubbing, HIV, STD screen

Posted by mass, 2 Replies

sorry if it is stupid question. i had massage a few days ago. i fingered her and got some amount of fluid though i washed it away shortly. i suspect i left some fluid somewhere on her underwear. then later put on my underwear and rubbed her vaginal... Read more »

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 »

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