Discussion: Should people with HIV who have sex with people without t... - Page 7

Giselle

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Originally posted by Mezik

Firstly - why would anyone have sex with a stranger or as a hookup unprotected?

Secondly - No. It is just as up to the individual without HIV as it is to the person with HIV to enforce a condom, if you choose not to follow the necessary precautions than its hard to feel bad for you.

I had a scare last fall where I decided to have unprotected anal sex with a guy on Grindr, and turns out two guys he had sex with previously contracted HIV. Thankfully, it was a random chance that those two guys got it from somebody else after I had sex with him. But guess what, the first thing in my head wasn't "Why didn't this skank tell me he had an STI now my life is over" it was "Wow, I really screwed up and should've been more affirmative on wearing a condom."

We're all grown-ups, we all know he facts. If you want to do something stupid and not enforce a random sexual partner to wear a condom than don't cry wolf of point fingers when you contract a disease. It's just as much your fault.

But it's not just as much your fault. When you have a life altering disease like, it's on YOU to take extra steps that other people might not think to take. Because you are not only endangering yourself, you are endangering others.

abrahamjmr

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Originally posted by Giselle

But it's not just as much your fault. When you have a life altering disease like, it's on YOU to take extra steps that other people might not think to take. Because you are not only endangering yourself, you are endangering others.

He decided to have sex without protection. He was as guilty as the other guy. You are doing too much. You're the reason why people won't disclose their status and HIV will continue to be stigmatized.

keshaspearsxo

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Originally posted by Mezik

Firstly - why would anyone have sex with a stranger or as a hookup unprotected?

Secondly - No. It is just as up to the individual without HIV as it is to the person with HIV to enforce a condom, if you choose not to follow the necessary precautions than its hard to feel bad for you.

I had a scare last fall where I decided to have unprotected anal sex with a guy on Grindr, and turns out two guys he had sex with previously contracted HIV. Thankfully, it was a random chance that those two guys got it from somebody else after I had sex with him. But guess what, the first thing in my head wasn't "Why didn't this skank tell me he had an STI now my life is over" it was "Wow, I really screwed up and should've been more affirmative on wearing a condom."

We're all grown-ups, we all know he facts. If you want to do something stupid and not enforce a random sexual partner to wear a condom than don't cry wolf of point fingers when you contract a disease. It's just as much your fault.

A stranger who you don't know??

Adonis

If you deliberately infect someone on purpose, then yes it is a crime.

Adonis

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Originally posted by ABeyBraith

ATRL is full of ignorant and stupid people who have no idea what they're talking about. Half of y'all should stfu and do some research before opening your stupid *** mouths

ANYWAY HIV is NOT a death sentence anymore, it's completely treatable. Understand that. Those saying it's attempted murder is ridiculous as HIV doesn't even kill you.

This is how I see it. If you're HIV positive and you're not taking medication and you willingly have unprotected sex with someone without telling them and they become infected, then yes you should be charged with reckless endangerment.

If you're HIV positive and you're undetectable AND you use protection, the chances of you infecting someone is almost impossible. However I think it is always your responsibility to tell people your status, regardless of your viral load. There's no excuse to not tell someone your status. It is also people's responsibility to USE condoms if they don't know someone's status. It takes two of you to tango, if you go out having unprotected sex with people you barely know then you are also at fault.

PEP & PrEP people. Google.

I'm going to disagree on parts of this as HIV people have been lied on and blackmailed and targeted in many other ways. That's also the reason for not disclosing their status. I think people should treat everyone as if they have an STD and then they will be safe.