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Your Questions About Sexually Transmitted Infections, Answered!

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If my partner has HIV and we use a condom, what is the risk of getting HIV?

Wearing a condom is a effective tool for preventing transmission of HIV. Studies have found that condoms fail when they break, slip or leak during sex. So wearing condoms … Read Full Answer

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What's the best way to prevent HIV?

Great question, with lots of answers. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to preventing HIV, rather there are many tools that work for many people. When choosing the right option for you … Read Full Answer

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I am undetectable but recently found out my bf has trich , will he catch the virus because of the trich?

Thanks for your question. I assume that you are talking about being HIV positive and having an undetectable viral load. Taking your HIV medications as prescribed and maintaining an undetectable … Read Full Answer

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Can I (a male) have children despite the fact that I have both HIV and Herpes?

Yes, you absolutely can become a parent with HIV and herpes. HIV treatment can allow you … Read Full Answer

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I have HIV, undetectable and my CD4 counts are good. I am looking at getting a cat but heard rumors that cat waste is dangerous to poz people. Is this true?

Pets can add to our emotional health and bring us a lot of joy, whether we are poz (HIV positive) or not. The issue with cat waste is something called Toxoplasmosis … Read Full Answer

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Someone had "undetectable" on their online dating profile. I think that has something to do with HIV, but what does it mean?

You’re right, undetectable is a word that we use to describe when someone on HIV medications has a very low viral load. If someone is HIV positive they can manage … Read Full Answer

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I read about u=u. OK, my viral load is undetectable. That apparently means that I will not transmit the virus during sex. Does this also apply if I share a needle?

U=U is great news when it comes to HIV prevention.  In short, when someone living with HIV maintains an undetectable viral load, there is effectively no risk that they will transmit HIV to their partner through condomless sex … Read Full Answer

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