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First-Person Stories From HIV-Positive People: May 2012

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The Positive Project: First Person Stories From HIV-Positive People

Most Recent Video May 2012: Shannon Shannon was diagnosed with HIV in 1992 and had no idea she'd ever been at risk. Her first reactions were shock, anger and depression, but she had to learn how to cope, for her own sake and for her family's.... Read more »

First-Person Stories From HIV-Positive People: May 2011

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Oral Sex, HIV, and Braces: One Persons Story

Dear Mr. Sowadsky, Why is there little or no warning information to the public about the risk of oral sex and braces for transmission of HIV. I was infected in November of 1992 and developed AIDS by May of 1997. I was shocked by the diagnosis...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your comments.If you read my answers about the risks of giving oral sex, I have always stated that there was a risk of infection (although the risk is generally less than that of intercourse). Most of the cases reported through giving... Read more »

I had sex with an HIV Positive person

Hello. I was the bottom in with an HIV positive top. The condom broke while we were having sex. I felt it broke and we immediately stopped. It broke during the initial penetration so there was no ejaculation. I am still very concerned. I was...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Given the story, I think it is very low risk of infection. Post exposure prophylaxis (taking HIV meds after an exposure) works best if started as soon as possible. The 72 hour window is made up from animal data. At this point I see no benefit of... Read more »

What's the story with HIV-0

Hi Dr. Bob...I don't have the words to say what an inspiration you are. In the words of Jack Nicholson's character in "As Good As It Gets", you make me want to be a better person. For now I'm going to start with writing a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Stella,I see absolutely no cause for concern and no reason for additional testing. First off, if the sex was "safe sex," there shouldn't be any significant risk. Next, your Caribbean sexual samba was with a North African groovy guy... Read more »

HELP!!! BLOOD FROM HIV+ PERSON LANDING ON MY SON

Hi Dr. Frascino,I know I write to you a lot and sometimes even I see the homour in my stories, BUT this is different- VERY REAL!!!!I have an HIV+ staff member that works for us at my business. When I went there yesterday my staff member, Enoch, had...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Paola,You see the "homour" in your stories? Now that's funny!Concern #1: HIV is not transmitted via sweat. No risk.Concern #2: No risk.Now I have a question for you! What's a typical South African handshake? Stop worrying. Ben... Read more »

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Posted by collegestudent, 1 Reply

I'm currently taking a course on HIV and have also recently bought a great book by Carl Zimmer called "A Planet of Viruses." I have grown increasingly interested in the HIV and for my final project I would love to get some personal stories on coping... Read more »

A Personal Story: Please Read if you are Afraid

Posted by RBK, 5 Replies

This is my first post to this forum, though I have read many of the posts over the last few months. About an hour ago, I received the results of my HIV test. I am NEGATIVE. I feel so incredibly relieved right now. My body literally feels better than... Read more »

HIV+ stories at http://aidsvideos.org/#stories

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Hi everyone - I have created a new not-for-profit web site called http://www.AIDSvideos.org/ whose mission is to prevent the spread of HIV and to assist those affected by making all the world's HIV/AIDS educational videos in all the world's... Read more »

A personal story

Posted by KitG, 1 Reply

I haven't been here for a few months, trying to get back to life and living again, and wow, I can tell everyone that when you eventually come through all this to a point when you finally feel happy, if you're anything like me, you'll find your life... Read more »

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