I met an older man online and we’re ready to have sex. The issue is he is HIV positive. He says his status is “not detectable”. I trust him but looking it up online I’ve found opposing info. Is it safe for us to have anal sex? If not, what can we do?Thanks for your question. It’s great that you’re thinking about how to have safer sex. Based on current research, if your partner takes HIV medications and he has an undetectable … read more
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I have surgery soon and the doctors have said I will probably need 1-3 units of blood. I’m scared of getting HIV through the transfusion. I’ve heard this has happened. My dad said that was before all the testing blood goes through now when donated.
It’s normal to be concerned before a surgery and getting blood can understandably add to anxiety about the procedure. Fortunately, the risk of getting HIV from a blood transfusion, at … read more
How can you get tested for STDs?
Thanks for your question. For anyone who has ever had sex it’s important to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) regularly. Where to Get Tested You can get tested … read more