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Would You Have Sex With Someone Using A Condom Knowing They Had Hiv?
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Do people on this board know about current HIV treatment and the effectiveness of condoms? I'm not saying that either of these factors should affect your decision. It is truly up to the individual in a given situation. There is always risk...its probably more risky to have unprotected sex with a completely random person (which people here have admitted to) than to have protected sex with an HIV+ person.
Even though HIV is a fairly manageable disease these days (if you live right and take your medications), that doesn't make it any less serious. If you don't feel comfortable, don't do it, and if you do, then be careful. Greater spreading of the virus on a large scale is the biggest problem because of the issue of viral mutations. For most individuals right now though, HIV is not a "terminal" illness as some have said...its a chronic illness.
But, like I said...all this is really irrelevant to the question at hand. I just felt it needed to be said because some on here are being extremely ignorant, insensitive, and dehumanizing.
Even though HIV is a fairly manageable disease these days (if you live right and take your medications), that doesn't make it any less serious. If you don't feel comfortable, don't do it, and if you do, then be careful. Greater spreading of the virus on a large scale is the biggest problem because of the issue of viral mutations. For most individuals right now though, HIV is not a "terminal" illness as some have said...its a chronic illness.
But, like I said...all this is really irrelevant to the question at hand. I just felt it needed to be said because some on here are being extremely ignorant, insensitive, and dehumanizing.
nokaoibeachgirl
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Wow there are a lot of varying viewpoints and levels of expertise on here. First of all I wanted to thank Alan Chiras as I have read many of your posts and think that you are doing a good job trying to lessen the stigma of HIV/AIDS. I have a few comments to make, none directed at any specific individuals. I started reading on here because I was curious as to what people would say, and find the issue of HIV/AIDS perplexing, as lately I have noticed it in the media more and have seen some interesting documentaries. I had no idea the many "near misses" by biotechnology companies in formulating vaccines. Now to my main points. If it matters to anyone these views are coming from an HIV- (I get tested annually) 21 year old female heterosexual.
1. "Double wrapping" as some have suggested only makes the act more risky as the friction created by the two condoms rubbing against each other can create large amounts of heat and cause the condom to fail. They can also slip off more easily with this practice.
2. I am very disappointed to see the disrespectful terms and language people have used when answering this question. I am not criticizing people's answers in the yes or no context, we are all entitled to our own opinions, however we can say things respectfully.
3. By using these disrespectful terms the stigma is only perpetuated thus making it more and more difficult for those who are HIV+ to feel like they can disclose their status, which I believe is one of the reasons it is spreading.
4. By perpetuating this stigma you are also contributing to peoples' fears of being tested for HIV, for fear of becoming a part of the group that you stigmatize. The less people who get tested, the less cases are known, the less that can be done to prevent transmission.
5. Hepatitis B is hundreds of times more infectious than HIV, yet no one seems to be worrying about this disease which can also kill.
The bottom line is respect for others and for ourselves, no matter what their/our circumstances. I believe that the most serious health effect from HIV/AIDS in many people is the emotional effects of feeling devalued by society and forced to hide. I think we should all do our part to become educated not only in facts but in morality and in love for one another as fellow humans.
My answer to the question: YES, not casually however if my boyfriend were to become infected somehow I would absolutely stand by his side, as with anyone else I was in a loving and committed relationship with.
1. "Double wrapping" as some have suggested only makes the act more risky as the friction created by the two condoms rubbing against each other can create large amounts of heat and cause the condom to fail. They can also slip off more easily with this practice.
2. I am very disappointed to see the disrespectful terms and language people have used when answering this question. I am not criticizing people's answers in the yes or no context, we are all entitled to our own opinions, however we can say things respectfully.
3. By using these disrespectful terms the stigma is only perpetuated thus making it more and more difficult for those who are HIV+ to feel like they can disclose their status, which I believe is one of the reasons it is spreading.
4. By perpetuating this stigma you are also contributing to peoples' fears of being tested for HIV, for fear of becoming a part of the group that you stigmatize. The less people who get tested, the less cases are known, the less that can be done to prevent transmission.
5. Hepatitis B is hundreds of times more infectious than HIV, yet no one seems to be worrying about this disease which can also kill.
The bottom line is respect for others and for ourselves, no matter what their/our circumstances. I believe that the most serious health effect from HIV/AIDS in many people is the emotional effects of feeling devalued by society and forced to hide. I think we should all do our part to become educated not only in facts but in morality and in love for one another as fellow humans.
My answer to the question: YES, not casually however if my boyfriend were to become infected somehow I would absolutely stand by his side, as with anyone else I was in a loving and committed relationship with.
bigcountry61
New member
No...
the_only_sepe
New member
u get infected by taking it in the ass, soooo and vaginal intercourse is very low risk transmission rate, hmmm. You are more likely to be struck by lightening than to get hiv from unprotected vaginal intercourse man or women.
