Signs Of Hiv And Stds

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Risk signs of HIV and STDs

I have unprotected oral sex to a man today. He said he was positive he was clean but I'm worried because this is what I think of. When he ejaculates I immediately spit out and only bit I may have swallowed was an extremely small amount on my...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:Oral sex carrier a low chance of transmission. I would not be concerned. I do not think you need to test for this incident in particular. Oral sex carries a risk for Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea. Again, I do not think you need to... Read more »

Is recurring fever a primary sign of HIV? condoms and STDs?

i have three questions, is it necessary that a person with HIV has fever once in awhile or swollen... Read more »

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D. »

Nervous anxiety of symptoms of Hiv or other related stds

Hi. I've recently had sex with a guy while intoxicated. at first as far as i could remember, a... Read more »

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P. »

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"Nothing Highly Effective" About Condoms' Ability to Prevent STDs, HIV Among Young People, Opinion Piece Says

There is "nothing 'highly effective' about condoms when it comes to protecting young people from STDs," Shepherd Smith, president of the Institute for Youth Development , a Washington, D.C.-based not-for-profit group that advocates risk avoidance... Read more »

Majority of Men Worldwide Need More Information, Services to Prevent HIV, STDs, Unplanned Pregnancies, Report Says

The majority of men worldwide, especially men in developing nations, lack the information and services needed to protect themselves and their sexual partners from unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, according to... Read more »

Washington Post Examines Online Dating Services for People With STDs, Including HIV

The Washington Post on Tuesday examined online dating services designed specifically for people with sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, human papillomavirus and herpes. The Web sites -- such as Positive Personals ,... Read more »

Foundations File Complaints Against California Adult Film Production Companies for Not Protecting Workers From HIV, Other STDs

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and the Pink CrossFoundation this weekfiled official complaints with the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA)alleging adult film production companies "have violated workplace safety... Read more »

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Am I infetcted.. not hiv.. but other STDs though..

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

First of all, I know this is an HIV site, but the description for this forum included worries about STDs.

I had gotten tested for HIV 12 weeks after, I am negative (which is great because I was really stressing).

So, about 3 weeks ago, I started... Read more »

stds are more likely than hiv? correct me plz

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

my dr told me this, yet i didn't believe him you have a 80-100% chance of getting an std. from a female as opposed to hiv. wow that kinda makes a person feel better. as i haven't had an std. in the archives i found that, men that have sex only... Read more »

Possible exposure to HIV/STDS?

Posted by James3, 1 Reply

Possible HIV/STD exposure
Hello everyone, I was in a situation recently that has given me some concern about possible HIV/STD exposure.

I am a male, always been with women but decided I wanted to try something with another guy. I met him online, and... Read more »

STDs & HIV - HELP!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If you are infected with another STD like chlamydia or gonorrhea at the sime time you are exposed to HIV, will this "coinfection" slow down the production of HIV antibodies???? or does the same window period still apply????

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