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Discussion: All about HIV
Member Since: 6/15/2011
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Originally posted by DAP
It's usually those who bottom that are more likely to contract HIV because of the fragility of the anus. Penile tissue is thick and hard for the virus to penetrate. But you should still get tested for safety!
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Thank you <3
Why did I have to put myself in this situation
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Member Since: 3/4/2011
Posts: 4,178
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Originally posted by Bey Admired
How can you say you're studying medicine and say that you can't pass HIV through kissing when there are literally thousands of cases of people who have contracted HIV that way?
If someone has an open wound or broken skin, the virus can be transmitted into the blood stream of the negative partner. During kissing, the virus may not be even in contact with the air if both mouths are closed against each other, and the temperature is suitable for the virus to survive.
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There are not thousands of cases of people who have contracted HIV through kissing. I'm trying to find one through Google right now and I can't find a single one. If you could get HIV through kissing, do you have any idea how many people would have HIV??? Some researchers actually believe that human saliva contains enzymes that deactivate the virus when it's in your mouth.
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 6,060
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Originally posted by WFL
I only had unprotected sex once and it was my first time a few years ago. It was vaginal sex though, and I know you are more likely to contact the virus through anal sex, but I'm still scared that I will find out that I am positive at some point in the future. I read that the symptoms could show even a decade after the intercourse.
Very informative thread btw. I hope it stays open.
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Its best to just get tested. I know its stressful but to be honest. One of the biggest fears I realized afterwards was what if I gave it to other people.
As for another question, I didn't get to confront them. I don't even want to confront them as what is done is done. I can only worry about me and making sure I'm good and right now I'm in a decent place.
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Member Since: 6/24/2012
Posts: 24,708
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You shouldn't be anxious about anything. As long as you protect yourselves while having sex, everything is okay. HIV can't be passed through kissing unless the infected person has an open wound and you too, which it's really weird and doesn't often happen as some person is trying to make it seem in here.
As a person who fell unconditionally and irrevocably in love with a person who is HIV+, I can tell you it isn't something to worry about or be anxious as long as you both protect yourselves.
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Member Since: 8/7/2015
Posts: 11,012
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All I'm saying is, if you're going to kiss a negative person, they absolutely have a right to know that you have HIV.
Good luck you all on your journey! Hope you stay healthy
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Member Since: 6/15/2011
Posts: 10,115
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Originally posted by qmpierre
If you are a top, circumcised, you have a 5% chance. That length of exposure makes me think you would be alright but I can't answer that.
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Thanks!!!
Also, how long after the exposure thag the virus can be detected??? I had sex with the person like only 2 weeks ago.
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Member Since: 6/24/2012
Posts: 24,708
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Originally posted by DiamondDust
There are not thousands of cases of people who have contracted HIV through kissing. I'm trying to find one through Google right now and I can't find a single one. If you could get HIV through kissing, do you have any idea how many people would have HIV??? Some researchers actually believe that human saliva contains enzymes that deactivate the virus when it's in your mouth.
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Let him keep spreading his ignorance all over this thread. He's only making people feel more anxious about the topic and therefore they will be afraid.
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Member Since: 6/15/2011
Posts: 10,115
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Originally posted by qmpierre
If you are a top, circumcised, you have a 5% chance. That length of exposure makes me think you would be alright but I can't answer that.
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Thanks!!!
Also, how long after the exposure that the virus can be detected??? I had sex with the person like only 2 weeks ago.
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Member Since: 8/7/2015
Posts: 11,012
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Originally posted by abrahamjmr
You shouldn't be anxious about anything. As long as you protect yourselves while having sex, everything is okay. HIV can't be passed through kissing unless the infected person has an open wound and you too, which it's really weird and doesn't often happen as some person is trying to make it seem in here.
As a person who fell unconditionally and irrevocably in love with a person who is HIV+, I can tell you it isn't something to worry about or be anxious as long as you both protect yourselves.
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This is extremely unfair, but whatever. Have a nice day!
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 6,060
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Originally posted by duybeeGAshantiGA
Thanks!!!
Also, how long after the exposure thag the virus can be detected??? I had sex with the person like only 2 weeks ago.
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3 weeks up to 6 months.
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Member Since: 3/4/2011
Posts: 4,178
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HIV transmission is spread through unprotected vaginal/anal sex or intravenous drug use with dirty needles. End of story. Anything else is theoretical and remote.
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 6,060
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Anyways I have to get back to work for the next 3 or so hours. Keep posting your questions and I will be sure to answer them when I get back and if you just want to talk and don't feel comfortable stating things publicly you can always PM me and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Thank you ATRL for keeping this classy.
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Member Since: 3/4/2011
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Originally posted by duybeeGAshantiGA
Thanks!!!
Also, how long after the exposure that the virus can be detected??? I had sex with the person like only 2 weeks ago.
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The vast majority of people infected will begin to produce antibodies (what most rapid tests look for) within two to three weeks post-exposure. For those with suppressed immune systems, it can take a few months.
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Member Since: 8/7/2015
Posts: 11,012
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Originally posted by abrahamjmr
Let him keep spreading his ignorance all over this thread. He's only making people feel more anxious about the topic and therefore they will be afraid.
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You seriously stop being so immature about this. This is an educational thread where people will have different viewpoints and have healthy discussion. I am not spreading ignorance at all and my aim is not to make anyone more anxious about the topic. My aim is to educate and have a reasonable discussion. Nowhere have I attacked you personally like you have to me.
You seriously don't know a thing about me so stop.
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Member Since: 8/7/2015
Posts: 11,012
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Originally posted by DiamondDust
There are not thousands of cases of people who have contracted HIV through kissing. I'm trying to find one through Google right now and I can't find a single one. If you could get HIV through kissing, do you have any idea how many people would have HIV??? Some researchers actually believe that human saliva contains enzymes that deactivate the virus when it's in your mouth.
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There are cases, but there are not thousands like I said without doing more informed research. Sorry!
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Member Since: 3/4/2011
Posts: 4,178
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Originally posted by Bey Admired
There are cases, but there are not thousands like I said without doing more informed research. Sorry!
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No worries. Keep researching and I think you'll find that HIV transmission through kissing, even with an open wound, is theoretical and highly, highly, highly unlikely.
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Member Since: 8/7/2015
Posts: 11,012
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Originally posted by DiamondDust
No worries. Keep researching and I think you'll find that HIV transmission through kissing, even with an open wound, is theoretical and highly, highly, highly unlikely.
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Which I said before.
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Member Since: 6/24/2012
Posts: 24,708
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Originally posted by Bey Admired
You seriously stop being so immature about this. This is an educational thread where people will have different viewpoints and have healthy discussion. I am not spreading ignorance at all and my aim is not to make anyone more anxious about the topic. My aim is to educate and have a reasonable discussion. Nowhere have I attacked you personally like you have to me.
You seriously don't know a thing about me so stop.
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We are all here to help. I quoted you at first because you were spreading information that was heavily wrong. I gave you the reasons why I was contradicting you yet you keep arguing about it. There's another user who just gave you the reason why it can't be passed through kissing and you made it seem like there was a bunch of cases out of it when I haven't treated a single one on my short career and nor have my colleagues.
Sorry if I was offensive, but there were people commenting they were feeling anxious and that type of post would only make them feel worse.
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Member Since: 3/4/2011
Posts: 4,178
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Originally posted by Bey Admired
Which I said before.
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And by highly, highly, highly unlikely I mean there are no documented cases of HIV transmission through heavy kissing.
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Member Since: 8/7/2015
Posts: 11,012
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Originally posted by DiamondDust
And by highly, highly, highly unlikely I mean there are no documented cases of HIV transmission through heavy kissing.
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I respectfully disagree.
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