All you need to know about HIV

[AfA_hmor]

Originally Posted by chezeburger

n i read thrugh the posts, "condom does provide a significant level of protection". this seems to be a little vague. are there any examples of intercourse w/ condoms which resulted in transmission of HIV also? i just wanna learn more. plz don't flame me.

condom is not 100% safe, meaning that its safe when used correctly and consistently. which is that you must use it properly (put on properly, put on only 1 condom at a time, use only water-based lubricant), and all the time (every time you have sex, from the beginning of sex to the end). it's not 100% safe because there is the possibility of breakage, slipping off and other accidents)

condoms have been very effective in preventing the transmission of HIV/AIDS and some other STDs. in situations where a HIV+ person has sex with a HIV-ve person, the -ve person managed to stay HIV-ve with the use of condoms.

condoms can't always prevent the transmission of certain infections passed, like those passed from skin-to-skin, i.e. genital herpes cus the condom doesn't cover the balls, so that area is exposed. also doesn't prevent parasites like pubic lice.

[AfA_hmor]

Originally Posted by dbhh

Been chionging with legal WLs lately and realized that AR (ass rimming) is part of their standard services.

A few questions:
1) What is the risk of HIV transmission through AR, especially for us cheongsters who get the anus licked by the WLs?

2) Will the saliva on the tongue be able to transmit HIV, if the WL is infected?

Thanks in advance.

1)do note that anus tissue very easy to tear, so there may be the existence of open wounds there = chance of HIV transmission.

if WL got open wound in mouth and is positive = more chances of HIV infection

2)saliva by itself can't transmit HIV very effectively, because the amount of virus existent in saliva is relatively low. this is why its considered low risk. but also note that low risk is not equals to no risk. there is still the possibility.

3)licking and BBBJs although is low risk for HIV, you can still catch other STDs.

Originally Posted by kishiyui

pls go to aidmeds.com and read there....... dun read here la u get inaccurate information...

Join Date: 24-11-2004
Total Posts: 89

kishiyui, shame on you!!!

Be a man, wanna fuck me, fuck in front of me, and not a coward by doing that without leaving your worthless nick.

[Sunny]

This might sound silly but i gotta ask.

Recently had a WL, last one for life as getting hitched. BBBJ but of course, everything else with rubber.

5 days later, got nasty discharge. Saw doc, who put me on a week's antibiotics for the clap.

Does anyone know when this will clear?
What's the chance of me getting HIV?

I'm freaking out???!!!!!!

[AfA_hmor]

oooh you caught gonorrhea from BBBJ.
just keep taking your antibiotics and finish your course, it should be cured.

What are your chances of getting HIV?
If just BBBJ, it's low risk, but this does not mean no risk.
Actually, you can consider getting a HIV test to clear any lingering doubts once and for all, that's the only way to find out anyway.
Plus you say you're getting hitched, spare some thought for the wife and be responsible. Get tested.
(take the test 1 month after your exposure and 3 months after exposure, bang the wife with a cap for now)

[Sunny]

Tks man. Really regret going for the last fling.

I hv finished the antibiotics, but still feel queasy down there. Dunno if its psychological.....i'm freaked. No more chiong for me.

[Big Sexy]

I may have HIV. Will you still sleep with me?
Under proposed changes to law, those at risk must disclose sex history to partner - By Ng Wan Ching
September 30, 2007

TELL the truth, says a new legal proposal that seeks to put the onus on those who lead risky sexual lifestyles to come clean with their partners.

Deceive - if there is a possibility that you have been exposed to the Aids virus - and you face up to 10 years in jail and a fine of up to $50,000.

Will such a law be effective in stemming the spread of Aids? Or could it drive people further into secrecy?

Imagine saying before sex: 'I may have been exposed to HIV. If you have sex with me, you should accept the risk of infection.'

Under the Infectious Diseases Act now, a person who knows that he is HIV-infected must inform his partner before having sexual intercourse. His partner must agree to accept the risk of infection.

If he doesn't warn his partner, he's breaking the law.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is proposing to expand the act to include those who, although unaware that they are HIV-positive, have reason to believe that they have been exposed to the risk of contracting HIV or Aids.

This could be from having unprotected casual sex with multiple partners and prostitutes or sharing needles.

Another condition is that he must have had tested negative for HIV and not had sex or engaged in any risky activity since then.

Finally he must take reasonable precautions during sex, such as by wearing a condom.

Said Mr Benedict Jacob-Thambiah, an HIV/Aids educator: 'Who can be bothered? I think this will drive such people underground even more. Because now you are saying they are potential criminals.'

BLAME GAME?

The proposed laws appear to be more intent on ascribing blame rather than to treat HIV/Aids as a public health concern, said Mr Jacob-Thambiah.

Said Mr Brenton Wong, former vice-president of Action for Aids: 'This is putting the law in the bedroom, but how are the authorities actually going to police it?

'This is saying that if you are morally questionable, then you will get HIV. Only if you remove the stigma and make treatment available and affordable will people come forward.'

Dr Stuart Koe, chief executive officer of Fridae.com and a trained pharmacist specialising in HIV medicines, predicts that the new law will rarely be used.

'It will have minimum impact on HIV in Singapore. I think we could use our resources better,' he said

He thinks that to accuse someone of infecting another person with HIV is a difficult thing to prove in court.

Said Dr Koe: 'Firstly, the chain of transmission is fairly difficult to ascertain.

'Secondly, if it's between a married couple, usually the wife will not want to prosecute the husband for fear of breaking up the family.'

If the Government is willing to go to the extent of changing the law, he thinks it would be much more helpful to change it to protect HIV individuals from workplace and insurance discrimination.

'We should improve their access to treatment and care rather than further alienating them,' said Dr Koe.

Already, there are fears that there is a hidden HIV epidemic.

A study of more than 3,000 leftover blood samples from public hospital patients early this year showed that one in 350 was infected with HIV.

If accurate, this would mean that Singapore has about 9,000 infected adults, much more than the official figures.

Neither the patients in the study nor their doctors were aware of their HIV status. Also, HIV is now a treatable disease like any other chronic disease.

'With treatment, people have stopped dying from HIV. But that message has not gone out. Instead when people find out they are positive, they go underground and they feel helpless,' said Dr Koe.

But Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan points out he has good reasons for the proposed changes.

Every year, 10 per cent of those newly infected with HIV are women. About half of them are married women whose husbands are HIV positive.

Said Mr Khaw: 'I draw the conclusion that they got it from their husbands.'

These are among the people he wants to protect. The new laws will help the Ministry deal with the minority of people who are sexually irresponsible.

For the majority of people, ABC - abstain, be loyal or use a condom - is good enough.

The minority may need CRT - condom and regular testing.

'If you insist on harming yourself by visiting prostitutes and so forth, then do CRT and inform your sexual partner,' said Mr Khaw.

Three cases have been dealt with under the existing laws.

In 2005, investigations unearthed the case of an HIV-positive foreigner from Nigeria who had unprotected sex with several women in Singapore.

He did not inform them of his status before they had sex. He left Singapore before he could be charged.

Earlier this year, an HIV-positive man did not inform his wife of his status before engaging in sex, using a condom.

His wife, who was a foreigner and unwilling to testify against her husband, tested negative for HIV.

He was fined.

An HIV-positive individual who may have had sexual intercourse without informing his partner of his HIV status is also being investigated.

Will the amendments take it a step further in preventing the spread of Aids?

Yes - but only if honesty is a policy that is practised in bed.
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HIV+

2,852 people in S'pore HIV-positive, 25 are kids

HIV+

1,547 people in S'pore have Aids

[chezeburger]

hi all,

just to ask, r there other "practical" safe sex methods that u guys adopt? i personally always choose the "extra safe" durex condom when i am having fun. no idea if it really helps, but it does physcologically.

like sum ways to judge aa wl's health condition blar blar.

plz kindly share. =)

thanks for the advise. I think it is better to be safe than sorry.

[sammyboyfor]

Originally Posted by Happy2000

thanks for the advise. I think it is better to be safe than sorry.

Should be "Thanks for the ADVICE.".

"Advise" is a verb.

[pseudonym]

noted with thanks

last night there were more news about the increased number of HIV cases in s'pore. Everyone hope you play safe.

good info to know

had visited a WL last week and did BBBJ and FJ(with cap), but after i ejaculated and pulled out, we were shocked to see that the condom had broken and i had in fact shot everything inside her....

is my chance of contracting HIV high? I am not sure how long i had been in her since the condom broke

[AfA_hmor]

For FJ, if the condom broke, its the same as having unprotected sex.

Better go for a HIV test after 4 weeks and after 12 weeks.