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How can a HIV- woman live with a HIV+ man?

This question is in response to a woman who was contemplating marrying someone with HIV. My husband and I have been married for four years.Before the wedding,I did a lot of praying and sought advise from people in our church. But in the end it was...

Response from Steven Pieters

Metropolitan Community Church of LA

Thanks for sharing your personal story about a marriage where one is HIV+ and the other HIV-. The Body and I do not endorse or promote this "sperm-washing" procedure or other anecdotal treatments.... Read more »

HIV Risk - Living in a land where HIV is Taboo

Dear Doctor BOBI live in land where HIV Taboo and face deportation.Risk Exposure:After a party picked a Maldovan prostitute.1) Had protected oral sex. I was the insertive partner2) Did not notice any tear in the condom and was hanging on the head of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello JL,1. The primary reason for testing would be psychological peace of mind. Your HIV-acquisition risk is essentially nonexistent, assuming the latex condom was used properly and did not fail (break). Unprotected insertive oral sex carries only... Read more »

Just diagnosed vegetarian... ???

I'm a vegetarian and I have just been diagnosed with HIV. Is there any reason that I should start eating meat or fish? I eat lots of good vegetables and tofu and am very careful with protein. I just want to make sure that I am doing the best I...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

I don't think you need to add meat/fish to your diet as long as you ensure that you meet all the nutritional requirements related to HIV. A consultation with an HIV-experienced nutritionist is very advisable.... Read more »

Vegetarian Diet

For a vegetarian, what would be the best diet to get protein from non-animal products, and is it recommended for HIV patients?...

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D.

The Cutting Edge

A vegetarian diet can be quite appropriate for HIV patients if it is done properly. The sources of protein will vary depending on what type of vegetarian you are. If you are a lacto-ovo vegetarian (you eat dairy products and eggs), then protein is... Read more »

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Living With HIV Not Dying With HIV:

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Living With HIV Not Dying With HIV:

I am a 32yr old GWM living with Hiv for the past eight years i
have tried the drugs with no success and then i went the natural
way and viral load has been... Read more »

Hiv- Living with Hiv+ Partner for almost 2 years.

Posted by gmac5233, 5 Replies

Are their any other couples that would like to chat and share experiences? I am 34 and Hiv- & my Partner is 33 and Hiv+, we are experiencing a great life together but I have daily concerns about health issues and just day to day stuff.
We would... Read more »

Seeking insight into living w/ HIV; not HIV+

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello. I'm not HIV+, but am a nursing student in Portland, OR who hopes to gain insight from anyone who would be open and/or comfortable about sharing his/her experiences with me. I am currently enrolled in a course entitled: chronic illness and... Read more »

calling all those living positively! :-)

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hi to all in the positive world! :-) I am waiting on my results, with a 99% certainty that I am positive. Basically, I would love to hear from anyone who is living with hiv or aids who could offer and / or exchange support, laughter, new... Read more »

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