Receiving Head Afraid I Have HIV

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Head of South Africa's Independent Democrats Party Receives HIV/AIDS Activist Award From Canadian Volunteer Group

The Toronto-based not-for-profit volunteer group South African Women for Women on Sunday awarded Patricia de Lille, head of South Africa's Independent Democrats party, its HIV/AIDS Activist Award for her work to combat the disease in South Africa,... Read more »

Survival Rates Among HIV-Positive People Who Receive Lab Tests Similar to People Who Do Not Receive Tests, Study Finds

Survival rates among HIV-positive people who undergo routine viral load and CD4+ T cell counts were nearly the same as those who do not receive the tests, according to a study published on Friday in the journal Lancet , the CP/Google.com reports ... Read more »

Former Fighters in D.R.C.'s Civil War Face High HIV Prevalence, Receive HIV Services With Reintegration Programs

Former combatants in the civil war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are "coming to terms with the unseen danger of HIV" as they reintegrate into society, IRIN News/AllAfrica.com reports. More than 10 years of fighting among rebels, Congolese... Read more »

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Receiving Head

Good Evening, Dr. Frascino, I am writing this because I am worried sick about an incident that happened with my co-worker today. I got head from her in her car for about 10 seconds and she only sucked on the top part. To begin with, I am very...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

This forum is dedicated to HIV-positive folks, particularly those who have concerns related to fatigue and/or anemia. Questions related to HIV transmission, prevention, safer sex, HIV testing and risk should be sent to Dr. Bob at his "Safe Sex... Read more »

HIV+ rimmer to HIV- receiver (RIMMING 2008)

i am hiv- & have met a guy who is hiv+... he says that he would love to preform oral to anal on me... which I enjoy very much but he says it is a pretty nonexsistent risk for him to rim me... i asked him about dental dam usage but he said there...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,There have been no cases of HIV transmission/acquisition from rimming or getting rimmed. See below.Dr. Bobsorry (RIMMING 2008)Jul 26, 2008 Dear Dr. Bob, Please help.I went to a massage girl, and she did anal licking on me.It was only for a few... Read more »

GOT HIV FROM RECEIVING FELLATIO...LISTEN TO MY WEIRD STORY!!

I know you say the chances of getting HIV from receiving fellatio are very small to nil, but I have a very odd story for you. Four months and two weeks ago, I met a girl at a bar. To make a long story short, I got a BJ from her and didn't use a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Now remind me once again why you are "sure you are positive?" Was it because you have a possible swollen lymph node in your neck following a "mono-like" illness? Assuming the lymph node is really a lymph node, and assuming... Read more »

Truth about oral sex and hiv - mixed messages received from a test counselor (TRANSMISSION VIA ORAL SEX, 2010)

I have been tested at 3 months, 6 months and a year all negative. I was told that I should test up until six months from a possible exposure. The year test was the start of yearly testing I want to begin as part of my routine exams. I also tested...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Confused,Yes, there are many mixed messages out there regarding the HIV test window. Guidelines in parts of Australia advise that a six weeks test is conclusive. Other older guidelines claim six months are necessary for a definitive result. In... Read more »

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Afraid. Are they signs? How risky?

Posted by Onsen3, 2 Replies

I am in a relationship of 3 years right now with a man (a gay relationship) we have been monogamous up until I found out he cheated on me in May. He met up with someone on craigslist and masturbated with him. I got tested and I was negative.... 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 »

Afraid

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

I don't know what to do. I have been in denial for a long time. I have known I had hiv but never got tested until i did an anoymous test. I live in a small town, alone and don't know who to turn to. I am divorced and have two kids. I feel so... Read more »

Afraid

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

My name is Carrie. I am 20 years old and affraid I have HIV. My
"symptoms" are very similar to what I experienced when I had my
anxiety/depression disorder which I struggled all my high school
years until I finally got on the right medication. I got... Read more »

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