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Author Topic: bf just told me he is hiv+  (Read 6174 times)

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Offline rosie22

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bf just told me he is hiv+
« on: October 23, 2014, 11:17:39 am »
Hi guys I'm looking for some good resources and facts about my situation. I have been dating a great guy for almost a month now and the other day before things got a little to hot and heavy he told me he is hiv+. I now understand how hard it must have been for him to tell me however I also want to make sure I can get all the information necessary to stay safe. Is it safe for me to continue in a relationship. Obviously sex will come up and I want to take all necessary precautions to stay safe.
I would appreciate any and all comments and information
Thank you! Sincerely
Rosiea

Offline zach

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Re: bf just told me he is hiv+
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2014, 12:02:48 pm »
you have found a good resource. trust the answers you get here.

start educating yourself. yes, it is safe to continue a relationship. yes, precautions need to be taken during sex. protect yourself.

is your boyfriend in treatment? on meds? suppressed viral load? if yes to all of the above, GREAT. makes moving forward much smoother. that is treatment as protection

have you considered truvada, for yourself, as pre exposure protection (prep)?

i'm can say with confidence, and i think most here will sound in agreement (or slightly tweak what i say)

if the poz partner is on haart meds, and has a reliably undetectable viral load

use condoms AND/OR prep

enjoy


Offline rosie22

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Re: bf just told me he is hiv+
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2014, 12:44:26 pm »
Thanks for the reply :)
He Is not on mess but has been a non-progressor  for the last 7 years. He told me his vl is at 1200 so not ud but very low and his immune system is very good 650

Offline rosie22

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Re: bf just told me he is hiv+
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2014, 12:45:28 pm »
Opps -not on meds sorry not mess

Offline zach

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Re: bf just told me he is hiv+
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2014, 01:05:02 pm »
wear condoms, every time

research truvada as prep, thats where your next questions will come from


Offline LadyMisty1207

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Re: bf just told me he is hiv+
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2014, 09:58:25 pm »
Hi Rosie,

I just saw your post and I am in the same situation. You will definitely get great advice here..the members are very informative and they helped me a lot when my bf found out about his status..they really helped me to not have a nervous breakdown about his status.

if you wanna chat hit me up.

Offline Rachael_1

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Re: bf just told me he is hiv+
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2015, 08:53:30 am »
My husband is HIV+ and I am negative.
Read as much as you can, knowledge is power and you will be less afraid.
If you need to talk to a woman in your situation PM me :)

 


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