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Living With HIV / Bodybuilding & Biktarvy
« Last post by remo85 on Today at 11:51:31 am »
Hey guys.

I've recently decided to try using creatine in my routine. Mainly because I've always had some self perception issues around my body type but struggled all this type to build muscle. Honestly, I really want to give it all a try before I turn 40 this year.
But I definitely need supplement help. I was wondering if any of you has knowledge about the interactions it may have with Biktarvy.

I read online that the tenofovir in it might bring risks of kidney damage but i honestly read this about... a lot of stuff...So I'd rather know first hand about any interaction experiences from actual users.

I'm planning on using it only to get started again. 1 pack and then going natural.

Any feedback is highly appreciated.  :)

Have a great weekend.
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Do I Have HIV? / Re: Sex with Social Escort
« Last post by Jim on Today at 08:23:15 am »
https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=220.0

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Do I Have HIV? / Re: Sex with Social Escort
« Last post by Jim on Today at 08:19:16 am »
Read what you posted three times, it's not an HIV risk to you.

In brief, your adult HIV risks are:

* Condomless intercourse & a minute (theoretical) HIV risk if you give a blowjob.
* Sharing drugs rigs (Syringes)
* Blood products/ transfusions (Rare nowadays in most nations thanks to screening)

That's it.

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any other STDs?

Of course you had risks for far easier to transmit STIs. No need to panic or run out and test each time, relax, move on with your life and get an STI screening yearly out of standard routine
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Do I Have HIV? / Re: Sex with Social Escort
« Last post by actuallyg on Today at 07:21:09 am »
Hi there, I have had a series of non penetrative sexual encounters over the past few months but recently I got a cough/flu/sore throat & ulcer under the tongue and want to get your advice on how to proceed forward.

No penetration was done via vaginal/anal, closest to it was frottage and maybe the occasional penis stroking by the vagina. 

Girl 1: Blowjob

Girl 2 Massage Parlour:Handjob

Girl 3 Female Prostate Massage lady: Gloved Anal Fingering (Prostate) + Massaging

Girl 4(November 24): Frottage against Vagina + Rimmed me very long + Blowjob

Girl 5 (11th Jan): Frottage against Vagina + Kissing + Blowjob + Rimmed Her (briefly, 1 minute) + Sucked on tits + Boobjob

Girl 6(16th Jan) Blowjob + Kissing


The 5th girl and I went out clubbing and we were making out through the night. She was having a cough prior coming to visit me. After we had done what's written above, I started to have cough, flu, sore throat and now an ulcer under my throat.

My cough, flu, sore throat started 3 days after she left and it is cleared just today after taking medications, no fever at all. However, I just got the ulcer yesterday. Additionally, my temperature has been abnormally low, sitting around 35.9 - 36.2 degrees.

About 2 weeks ago, I also had a lymph node growing on my right side armpit, not the biggest but it was there.

Are any of my actions above a sign of potential HIV or any other STDs?
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How Can I Prevent HIV? / Re: Porn Industry
« Last post by Rakuz66 on January 16, 2025, 04:55:47 pm »
Thanks,, its just something I always wondered about.
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Off Topic Forum / MOVED: Porn Industry
« Last post by Jim on January 15, 2025, 11:37:41 pm »
This topic has been moved to How Can I Prevent HIV?.

https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=78193.0
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How Can I Prevent HIV? / Re: Porn Industry
« Last post by Jim on January 15, 2025, 11:33:33 pm »
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there’s really no way of accurately testing 100% for hiv in that industry. 

Correct and testing alone would not and did not stop HIV or STIs within the porn industry. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23191956/

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Someone could have been infected 2 weeks prior to the test or became infected a day before the shoot.

Yes. However, one day beforehand would not result in onward HIV transmission.

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So how is it that the industry has so little hiv infections?  Or is that a misconception?

Well, the "porn industry" isn't the same everywhere across the globe and officially reported vs publicly reported vs actual infections are different things.

However, after 2012 when talking about the USA/UK the porn industry generally relies on a combination of things to reduce HIV:

- Testing every 30 days with additional testing 2 weeks before a shoot.
- Strict sex avoidance outside of work & inside work only with tested performers
- Condoms (In some places this is mandatory, ex: Measure B, California, 2012)
- PrEP since 2012


As for yourself, well as explained previously:

In brief, your adult HIV risks are:

* Condomless intercourse & a minute (theoretical) HIV risk if you give a blowjob.
* Sharing drugs rigs (Syringes)
* Blood products/ transfusions (Rare nowadays in most nations thanks to screening)

What can you do to reduce your risks:

Use condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse correctly and consistently, with no exceptions. Consider taking PrEP as an additional layer of protection against HIV. As for STIs consider getting vaccinated against HPV, Mpox, Hepatitis A & B, consider taking DoxyPrEP and get an STI/HIV screening out of standard routine yearly.
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How Can I Prevent HIV? / Re: Porn Industry
« Last post by Rakuz66 on January 15, 2025, 09:01:33 pm »
Thanks Michael, my question is this regarding the porn industry and hiv,,,
My understanding is that the porn industry requires testing 14 days prior to a shoot.  Well, we all know the incubation period can take up to 6 weeks to show up on a test,  so unless like you say “ someone is locked in the basement “ there’s really no way of accurately testing 100% for hiv in that industry.  Someone could have been infected 2 weeks prior to the test or became infected a day before the shoot.  So how is it that the industry has so little hiv infections?  Or is that a misconception?  Thanks again.
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Do I Have HIV? / Re: Question about rimjob
« Last post by Jim on January 15, 2025, 03:09:44 pm »
Here's what you need to know to reduce your HIV risks:
Use condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse correctly and consistently, with no exceptions. Consider talking to your healthcare provider about PrEP as an additional layer of protection against HIV and consider getting vaccinated against HPV, Mpox, Hepatitis A & B.

Keep in mind that some sexual practices described as safe in terms of acquiring HIV still pose a risk for other easier-acquired STIs. So please do get tested at least yearly for STIs, including but not limited to HIV, and more frequently if condomless intercourse occurs.

Also, note that it is possible to have an STI and show no signs or symptoms; testing is the only way to know.

Kind regards

Jim

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Do I Have HIV? / Re: Question about rimjob
« Last post by Jim on January 15, 2025, 02:50:07 pm »
Quote from: plablov35 on January 15, 2025, 02:24:22 pm
Hi!

Yesterday I was with a shemale and she gave me a blowjob with condom, but after a few minutes she turned me around and start rimming my anus, I didn't see any blood, but when I came back to home I discovered that I had a little wound (without bleeding but painful) in my anus.

I feel worried, do you think I must take PEP?

Thank you guys very much for your time reading me.

Zero HIV risk to you, move on with your life.
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