What Precautions Should Be Taken To Minimize Hiv Being Passed On To Others

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Thanks Dr Bob for the answer. Infact I mean to say that only that what precautions should be taken by an hiv+ive person during fellatio so that the person may not pass on hiv infection to an healthy and hygenic person....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.That clarifies the question. Basically you should have good oral hygiene and no active bleeding in the mouth. Also, don't traumatize your partner's tallywhacker (scratching with teeth, etc.). Sheathing your partner's manhood in... Read more »

precautions taken by hiv+ive

What precautions should an hiv+ive man take to protect himself from any secondary infection while... Read more »

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20 year non-progresser, now on minimal HART

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symptoms of hiv+ve and precautions to be taken

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I want to know the sypmotms of a hiv + woman,My girl freind was tested hiv + but i doubt bcause she looks healtly and had a fever 12 months back there is no change in weight infact it has increased a little .wat are the tests to be done .I love hera... Read more »

Minimal posibility of infection ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am pregnant, and my doctor asked me to get some tests ( included HIV ). I lived with a positive boy in the past, and after my last risky encounter I have been testing for two years ( negative ). Today the doctor has phoned me because he needs some... Read more »

all the right symptoms, but minimal exposure

Posted by es2011, 1 Reply

hello! I'm a 23 year old male in a service program in south america.

Thanks for reading my entry. Like most people on this forum I'm worried sick that I've contracted HIV. I've basically convinced myself that I already have, but before I die from... Read more »

Please help - Minimal Risk but major symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Here is the story:

I was getting a lapdance and the dancer slid her hand down my pants. Her hand was wet with something (spit or vaginal fluids I guess). Anyway, I pushed her off me, she yelled, and the bouncer threw me out. I drove home about twenty... Read more »

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