Transsexuals And Hiv

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HIV/STDs risk during "Transsexual Encounter"

I read up on this but am making sure - I recently had an encounter with a transsexual prostitute. Mutual covered oral and mutual masturbation. I have eczema on my hands. Was I ever at risk? Do I need to get tested, or should I forget about it and...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,First off, it doesn't matter whether your sex partner was transsexual or not. It's not helpful to know someone's gender-sex combo when assessing your risk.If everything you did was covered then you had no real... Read more »

What is my risk of catching HIV/AIDS if I Had unprotected sex with a transsexual for a brief period?

I went to a transsexual bar earlier today. I am a straight male who was "curious" and... Read more »

Response from Shannon Southall »

Worried about episode with 2 transsexuals...

Hello Doctor Bob, this is my first post ever and I promise you that before I decided to write to... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

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Articles

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Thailand: Sex, Drugs, Stigma Put Transsexuals at HIV Risk

HIV infection rates among Thailand's estimated 180,000 transgenders are thought to be on the rise as prostitution, drug use and a lack of targeted health care services take their toll on one of the country's most marginalized groups. No official... Read more »

Ohio: Critics Block Health Talk on Transsexuality

AIDS Awareness Week at Ohio State University-Mansfield was to have included a talk, presented by a nurse, on the transgender community, a group at particularly high risk of HIV infection. But the health department cancelled the presentation at the... Read more »

How to Transform HIV Prevention

Table of Contents Introduction What Does "Transgender" Mean? What Do We Know About HIV and the Transgender Community? Why Are Transgender People at Higher Risk for HIV? How Do HIV Medications Interact With Hormone Therapy? Where to Go From... Read more »

Rescheduled HIV Doc Appointment

Autumn Preusser "I'm a 31-year-old transsexual woman living in rural Arkansas with my boyfriend of five years. I enjoy dancing and music, and I really like photography. I am disabled and on SSI (Supplemental Security Income). Right now I'm just... Read more »

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Scared of HIV, what u think in my case ??

Posted by belgium, 2 Replies

I had last monday sex with a transsexual of the street, i went to bed. She kissed me several times, then she sucked me with a condom. I did have anal sex with her but with a condom (not sure if condom was strong enough). Then she touched my anus... Read more »

HIV+ folks who R gay, bi, or trans and coming out?

Posted by Kriss

Hello, ya'll. What has been the whole 'commming out' process been like as a person living with HIV and who is gay, bi, or transgender? Is it something you still struggle with if so why or why not? I am a young person in their young 20's and was born... Read more »

Am I at high risk for infection?

Posted by talktal, 2 Replies

Last night I did something extremely stupid, I had sex with a transsexual prostitute. I gave oral (with a condom on) and received anal as well (with a condom on as well). The same condom was used for both parts, and lube was used on my anus prior... Read more »

transgender HIV prevention

Posted by kami

Transgender Individuals in San Francisco Needed for HIV Prevention Study
Want to earn $25 for an hour of your time and help with the fight against AIDS? I am an AIDS researcher from the University of Illinois who is traveling around the country doing... Read more »

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