Polygamy With Hiv

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Articles

Efforts to Fight HIV/AIDS in Swaziland Undermined by King Mswati's Polygamy, Critics Say

Swaziland's King Mswati's efforts to provide care for AIDS orphans, obtain HIV/AIDS treatment funding and promote safe sex in the country -- which has the world's highest HIV prevalence -- are being "undermined by his multiple sexual partners,"... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

U.N. Study Says Polygamy Main AIDS Driver in Swaziland

A recently released UN study found that traditional practices viewed as important for keeping Swazi society together are driving the country's HIV/AIDS epidemic. Polygamy, widow inheritance, multiple female partners, and extramarital relationships... Read more »

Leaders of Zimbabwean Religious Sects Call for End to Polygamy to Fight AIDS, Issue Policy Document on Epidemic

Leaders of two of Zimbabwe's indigenous Christian sects have called on their followers to abandon the practice of polygamy to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, Zimbabwe's Sunday Mail reports (Tikiwa, Sunday Mail , 9/18). The leaders of the... Read more »

Ask the Experts

Need your advice

Dr. Bob,I need to emphasize that I have been stupid and ignorant all my life about STD. I am hetero, and used to have unprotected sex in a polygamy situation.All of suden, I have read something about HIV in the news and I became extremly scared. I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your negative three-month HIV test on May 5th confirmed your negative HIV status at that point.Your December 2008 February 2009 contact involved protected vaginal and unprotected oral. This carries only a very minimal risk for HIV acquisition... Read more »

will you marry me?

haha i know, youve got steve, but i also wanted to get your attention. ive read through the archives and have searched so you wouldnt ahve to waste your time answering my question, but i cant find one that directly answers it. i have heard soo many...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You're correct: I can't marry you. Not only do I already have Steve, but there were all those meanspirited initiatives on the ballot Nov. 2. Of course, perhaps we could all become Mormons. Polygamy seems to be OK with them. But then... Read more »

Come on Dr Bob, answer a GIRL'S question... or I'll puke on you

Hi Dr Babob, I'm getting desperate. I'm sick with worry. hence the puking.2 months ago I had a threesome with a guy and a girl (I'm a girl.) He would touch one of us then the other and so on, possibly transferring infection, right? He...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Mnage--trois Puker,Tonsillitis refers to inflammation of the tonsils. It is often caused by bacteria, such as streptococcus ("strep throat"). Isolated tonsillitis is not considered and HIV ARS symptom.What other than HIV could cause... Read more »

Asked separately but not together: blowjob, handjob and precum in the urethra (MORMONS) (FUNNY QUESTIONS 2009)

Good Morning Doctor Bob,I've been reading the post here for about a day and I figured everyone else is asking about their fears, who am I to resist?I had a lapse in judgement (famous last words, eh?) and met up with a local guy yesterday, first...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Mormon Boy in Utah,Another Mormon boy having gay sex and the freaking out with unwarranted guilt!?! Gosh, you're like the fifth one this week.First of all, I wouldn't call your sexperience a "lapse in judgment." In fact it may... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>