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Offline niecy_nurse

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Sex again?
« on: November 11, 2012, 05:02:35 pm »
I tested positive in July, started taking Complera and now I am UD. I want to start having sex again but to be honest I am a little scared.

Back in July I had to tell this man that I tested positive. He got tested and tested neg. He says that he loves me and wants to be with me sexually again.

He professes his love daily, but I just don't want the condom to break and expose him again.

Is anyone else here feel that way?
Diagnosed July 6, 2012 by mouth swab
Confirmed July 25, 2012: VL=821
August 7, 2012: VL=1054, CD4:578
Sept. 12, 2012: CD4=701
Sept. 13, 2012: Started Complera
Oct. 5, 2012: VL=UD; CD4=809

Offline BT65

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Re: Sex again?
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2012, 06:24:06 pm »
I can understand you feeling that way, especially since you're a new positive. 

I can tell you, I was diagnosed a little over 20 years ago, have had a few relationships, and none of the men tested positive.  And yes, sex was a part of all the relationships. 

Especially if you're undetectable, you probably already know the chances of you passing the virus on are almost nil.  You need to get past this fear.  There's no reason you shouldn't enjoy a fulfilling sex life.  Get on it! Lol.

Betty
I've never killed anyone, but I frequently get satisfaction reading the obituary notices.-Clarence Darrow

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Offline niecy_nurse

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Re: Sex again?
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2012, 08:17:22 pm »
Thanks Betty. I am beginning to feel better about the idea. We are going out to dinner this week and I will see what happens. This is all so new to me but I am getting there.
Diagnosed July 6, 2012 by mouth swab
Confirmed July 25, 2012: VL=821
August 7, 2012: VL=1054, CD4:578
Sept. 12, 2012: CD4=701
Sept. 13, 2012: Started Complera
Oct. 5, 2012: VL=UD; CD4=809

Offline BT65

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Re: Sex again?
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2012, 05:12:44 am »
Great attitude!  I'm glad you're getting more accepting with the idea.  Once you dive in, you'll get used to it and pretty soon you won't have any reservations; it will just be second nature. 

Continued good fortune!

Betty
I've never killed anyone, but I frequently get satisfaction reading the obituary notices.-Clarence Darrow

Condom and Lube Info https://www.poz.com/basics/hiv-basics/safer-sex
Please check out our lessons on PEP and PrEP. https://www.poz.com/basics/hiv-basics/pep-prep

https://www.poz.com/basics/hiv-basics/treatmentasprevention-tasp

Offline thepostergirl

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Re: Sex again?
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2012, 10:16:56 pm »
this is a beautiful thread girls...thanks for saying what you said to each other - it's exactly where i'm at right now. thanks again!
Diagnosed : October 2012
CD4 count high
Viral load 19,600
Started Stribild
Viral load is now undetectable

 


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