Rape And Hiv

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Possible Rape in Public Toilet (FEARS OF BEING ANALLY RAPED, 2011)

Respected Dr Bob, Hello!Hope you are in the pink of health.I was giddy yesterday when I was at a train station in London. So I went to use the public toilet to compose myself and then went to urine in the urinal (not the cubicle). I did not see...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Martino,Giddy? Why would being giddy cloud your memory as to whether you were sexually assaulted? Martino, your rape fears are imaginary. HIV testing is not warranted; however, you may well benefit from psychotherapy (counseling) from a... Read more »

Rape and HIV fear

3 weeks ago, I was date raped by this guy. Of course, he didn't use a condom. 12 days after... Read more »

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D. »

Rape/Hiv

Im a 19 year old female, I was raped in November of 2004. I tested neg in March for HIV but I am... Read more »

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D. »

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Articles

HIV-Positive Woman in South Africa Raped, Beaten to Death After Disclosing HIV Status

An HIV-positive woman in South Africa on Dec. 14 was raped by several men and then beaten to death after revealing to them her HIV status, South Africa's Star reports (Mtyala, Star , 12/22). Lorna Mlosana, who was a volunteer for the... Read more »

Rape Survivors Should Be Given Access to PEP to Prevent HIV Transmission, Opinion Piece Says

Although giving a "rape survivor the option of forcing a suspect to be tested for HIV under court order would seem to be useful for the survivor's health and peace of mind," mandatory "HIV testing doesn't get rape survivors access to what they need... Read more »

Study: Mass Rape Increases HIV Transmission

"The widespread rape of women and girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other conflict-torn African nations could be spurring a significant number of new HIV infections, a new study suggests," Reuters/Health24 reports. The study, published... Read more »

South African Insurance Company Covers HIV Testing, Treatment for Rape Survivors

APM's "Marketplace " on Wednesday profiled a private South African insurance company, called First for Women, that sells policies that provide coverage and benefits for rape survivors in South Africa. Under the policies, a woman who has been raped... Read more »

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raped and living with hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

hi, my name is lacy. i live in denver. i am 17 years old. my stepfather who is poz raped me and now i am infected. found out about 1 month ago. i have been contemplating suicide. i really don't know what to do. Read more »

Date Rape Drugs HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi. Three weeks ago I was at a house party a guy put a drug in my drink. After that, I don't remember a whole lot except that some guy was having sex with me. I know he wore a condom, took it off and put another one half-way through. I really... Read more »

raped

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I am a female who was recently raped by a guy. A few days later I found out he could possibly have HIV. Assuming he does, what are the chances of me becoming infected, is there any chance I am not infected? He didn't use a condom but pulled out.... Read more »

Horrified Rape Victim

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Heelo Everyone,
I have been lurking for the last threee months trying to find answers concerning possible infection. Here is my story: On June 4, 2005, I was raped. The rapist was caught and found to be HIV+. In short, I had a nervous breakdown. ... Read more »

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