All About Hiv / Aids Discussion + I Suspect I Might Have Hiv Symptoms + Hiv Medication Prep + I Tested Positive (Compiled)

[Guest breakboy]

i am quite curious , i just wanna noe is cock sucking will get aids or hiv ? please enlighten me !

[Guest Guest]

Should I use condoms for oral sex?

The question of whether you should use condoms for oral sex is really an individual one. Certainly in relation to the transmission of HIV, the risk is very low. This is mainly because the lining of the mouth is significantly more robust than the lining of the anus or the vagina making it more difficult for HIV to enter the bloodstream. It is also thought that saliva in the mouth may neutralise HIV (although this has not been conclusively proven). So if you decide not to use condoms for oral sex you should follow these precautions to keep the risk low.

The risk is significantly increased when semen enters the mouth (significant amounts of HIV are found in semen) so you should avoid semen in the mouth in the first instance, but if semen does enter your mouth you should decide instantly if you will swallow or spit. Do not leave the semen in your mouth for extended period of time - if you swallow, your stomach acids will kill the virus if present.

Don’t brush or floss your teeth at least two hour before unprotected oral sex (this may cause cuts or abrasions).

Don’t eat anything heat hot, spicy hot or sharp (corn chips) two hours before unprotected oral sex (this may also cause cuts or abrasions).

If you have had recent dental work ensure that it has healed effectively or use a condom if unsure.

Use a condom if you have gingivitis or some other Gum disease source of entry.

If in doubt – use a condom!

If unsure of the condition of your mouth - gargle with warm concentrated salty water, if you feel any unusual discomfort, this may indicate cuts or abrasions in your mouth and therefore you should use a condom.

If at any time you feel that the risk is too great – use a condom.

[oralb]

let me enlighten you to the function called SEARCH on the top right corner.

this has been discussed many times...

[Summer]

hihi

"blow jobs," is not an efficient route of HIV transmission. However, this does not mean that it cannot happen.

Because unprotected fellatio can mean that body fluids from one person can (and do) come into contact with the mucosal tissues or open cuts, sores, or breaks in the skin of another person, there is a "theoretical risk" of HIV transmission. "Theoretical risk" means that passing an infection from one person to another is considered possible, even though there haven't been any (or only a few) documented cases.

There have been three case reports and a few studies suggesting that some people have been infected with HIV as a result of unprotected oral sex. However, these case reports and studies all involved men who were the receptive partners (the person doing the "sucking") during unprotected oral sex with another HIV-positive man.

Play safe and stay safe

[TopChinese]

Will? Hard to say...

May. Yes.

[Exfoliator]

Help! I am experiencing a slight swell and itchiness on the side of my mushroom head. I didnt realised it until recently i felt something wrong as its extremely itchy at that area(head and foreskin). I did wash my "brother" keeping it clean but yet i still see smegma appearing the very next day. I am puzzled. Is it virus infection? What could be the cause of it? Did i get any sexual transmitted diseases? Pls help advise?

[Exfoliator]

Something to add on. I have a regular fun buddy to have blowjob, but occasionally (a few times) we had fun with other guys. Besides the few different guys that i had bj with.... i don't have much sexual exposure. I guess i should be clean but i don't know about my fun buddy(Bisexual). He never mention to me about his sex life(be it guys or girl) beside me. Any had similar genital problem? Pls advise...

[azuchan]

Go see a doctor. Don't be shy about it.

It could be a simple fungal problem, but it could also be genital warts or chlamydia. Best to check it out before's too late. I know someone who took too long to check out a simple cold sore, and now he's suffering from final stage syphilis.

[Exfoliator]

Thanks i will go see a doctor now.

[Guest Guest]

Check for HIV first...

24-hours AIDS & STD Helpline

Tel: 1800 252 1324

Sexually Transmitted Disease Helpline

Tel: 6295 2944

Department of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Clinic (DSC)

31 Kelantan Lane #02-16

Singapore 200031

Tel: 6252 1324 (Personal Counselling)

Action for AIDS c/o DSC Clinic

31 Kelantan Lane #02-16

Singapore 200031

Tel: 6254 0212

afa@pacific.net.sg

http://www.afa.org.sg/

[Exfoliator]

I am back from my family doctor. Haha! My family doctor ask me if i had intimacy with any girl recently. I don't know how to reply, so i keep quiet and laugh thru. He say i could be getting a genital diseases which could be skin to skin contagious. He say luckily from the sight, it doesn't seem fatal. At least no white discharge except for slight swell and itchiness. He prescribe me with Augmex Tablet mainly use for curing sexual diseases bacterial and some anti viral cream for me to apply on the infected area. Hope i will recover soon. I need to look into more precaution in future. Scared the hell out of me!!!!!!

[Summer]

Cool, taking precaution is a must for good clean fun.

We are all adult, grown up.......if we do have 'fun', we must be mentally prepared for risks and consequences. Let's face it, unless it a mono relationship, than we are all at risks.

hehehe......so stay safe and have fun!!!

[Guest Guest]

I am back from my family doctor. Haha! My family doctor ask me if i had intimacy with any girl recently. I don't know how to reply, so i keep quiet and laugh thru. He say i could be getting a genital diseases which could be skin to skin contagious. He say luckily from the sight, it doesn't seem fatal. At least no white discharge except for slight swell and itchiness. He prescribe me with Augmex Tablet mainly use for curing sexual diseases bacterial and some anti viral cream for me to apply on the infected area. Hope i will recover soon. I need to look into more precaution in future. Scared the hell out of me!!!!!!

good for u.

however having diagnosed STD does not mean it is not HIV u noe what i mean.

u can have STD and HIV at the same time but the latter wont show up.

so far, i have frens who suffered from gonorrea in their penis and asshole! imagine sticky discharge from asshole. another one got anal wart and need to stay hospital for 2 days. he said he felt bumps around his backside and it is not painful one. lol

[Exfoliator]

Wah... :'( So scary... I am very scared! I merely just wanna try out bj... I didnt expect myself to get this kind of diseases. Sob sob!

[reflection]

xxx

[Exfoliator]

So judging from my case... I got the disease is called genital wart?

Pls enlighten me...

[reflection]

xxx

[azuchan]

Although I agree with reflection that the best people to give a proper diagnosis would be STI specialists, we shouldn't discount your GP.

GPs are just that: General Practitioners. They specialize in treating diseases symptomatically. That's why they prescribe chlorpheniramine, paracetamol, and cough syrup for flu. It doesn't combat the flu virus, but it helps in stopping the runny nose, the headaches, body aches and the sore throats.

[reflection]

xxx

[Exfoliator]

Ok. Thanks for (ALL)your kind and helpful analysis. I will go see the specialist to get a peace of mind. Now i think if i wanna go out for fun, i will be worried man, need to think twice!

Anyway, I just went to clean up my "brother".

"It" seems like the head and foreskin area starts to form a rubbery layer and when i rub it... The whitish layer peels off. Now i can see that its beginning to return back to normal. No more itchy and swell. I guess it recovering! Yeah!

[Summer]

If it put your mind at ease, by all means go for a 2nd opnion. However, do remember, most medication doesn't work within hrs...... so relax lah.......

Most STI are cureable or can be treated. So no worries. As for HIV, I would said your chances of having it from getting a blow job is extremely low. You may wish to test at 12weeks from the day of the events.

Do remember, if you are sexually active.....please do go for STI examination either half yearly or yearly.

Cheers!

[wasabi]

...Based on your encounter with you family doctor, I must say that it is better to seek a STI specialist when it comes to genital problem...

If I were you, I would fire him, seriously.  Go to DSC clinic which has vast experienecs with genital problems...

Anyone can help me with these queries. Thanks. :

DSC Clinic

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STD check-up

How much will it cost?

Any disclosure of sexual orientation, sex with males/females, anal/oral sex, instant test results (non AIDs test) etc?

[reflection]

xxx

[TopChinese]

Most of us here are not trained doctors. And we are not in the position to give you medical advice on your diseased cock. The staff at the DSC will be the best people to assist, some of the volunteers are also gay. Agreed with Reflections.. please be honest with them so that they can give you the best treatment possible.

This is yet another case where we are reminded about taking care of ourselves. Be sensible about safe sex. No one is calling you a slut... we can all enjoy a lot of sex and stay healthy if we take good care of ourselves.

[wasabi]

try www.dsc-sexualhealth.com.sg for more info.

All information is confidential....there are gays patients there...dont worry. They will ask about your sex preference and just be frank. Staff is gay-friendly.

Will check the URL again. Thanks.

[jackally]

Although I agree with reflection that the best people to give a proper diagnosis would be STI specialists, we shouldn't discount your GP.

GPs are just that: General Practitioners. They specialize in treating diseases symptomatically. That's why they prescribe chlorpheniramine, paracetamol, and cough syrup for flu. It doesn't combat the flu virus, but it helps in stopping the runny nose, the headaches, body aches and the sore throats.

Bro, nobody is discounting the expertise of GP in general conditions like flus, coughs, etc. My concern is about genital issue because I have known too many such cases of misdiagnoses by GP in genital problem. What I am saying, it is better to go to a STI specialist directly rather than a GP as it is more cost-effective and more reassured.

GPs have an impt place in society, and should remain the first line consult for most patients. Their service is also, generally, better than many "specialists who see subsidised patients". Besides, with the recent increase in specialist fees in most restructured hospitals, not everyone can afford to go see a specialist at first. I agree that STIs may be missed by a GP, but then, who doesn't miss things? Dermatologists see many cases of STIs missed by GPs, but then rheumatologists see many cases of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis (for instance) missed by GPs too, and so on and so forth.

(BTW, I am not a GP)

[reflection]

xxx

[jackally]

Maybe the government could come up with a list of things that GPs can see (i'm sure cough and flu fall in here, though there's a slightly risk of missing meningitis [a severe brain infection which may look like a simple flu sometimes], and come to think of it, many GPs give antibiotics when it may or not be warranted and some people end up with severe reactions, which are rare but happen from time to time), and a list of things that GPs should not see (such as sores in private parts, or else we end up as guinea pigs), and this list should be made known to all (gays or not) so that we all don't end up wasting our money on going to GPs. We can all save lots of money in the long run. We can all be assured of having 'accurate diagnosis and correct treatment" on all our complaints by going straight to specialists in large centres.

[reflection]

xxx

[Guest Guest]

now, that i totally agree

[night listener]

"Specialist" fees at DSC is $15, which is paid upfront when you register. Fees for other tests are charged accordingly as well as medication which seems subsidised. (not confirmed)

Its definitely cheaper than the $60-$70 for other type of medical specialists.

Its even cheaper than what some GPs charge.

So cost of a specialist in this case is not an issue. Go straight to DSC for STDs.

[worldangel]

Not sure whether the HIV test kit called "OraQuick Rapid" still available locally which each could do the self-testing

[TopChinese]

HIV test kits still available at the counter at 17.. I did another test yesterday afternoon with my buddy there before I f**ked his mouth..

[Guest ATXX]

Aware that there is a vaccine in Singapore that prevents genital warts, almost 100% effective. But unfortunately in Singapore, they don't allow males to be vaccinated whereas countries like Australia, Europe, Thailand, Philippines etc. allow it to be used in males.

[jackally]

the vaccine is not prescribed for males here, not because it is ineffective, but because it was not used on males in their trials, so nobody dare say for sure if it produces the same effect or whether it is safe on males or not. but then, commonsense tells one it should work the same way.

[Guest sucker]

i get sore lips and tongue after sucking. any1 experience this ?

[night listener]

That is possibly Herpes type 1. Type 2 is ulcers on the genitals.

See a doctor ASAP. Don't wait.

[Guest sucker]

HIV test kits still available at the counter at 17.. I did another test yesterday afternoon with my buddy there before I f**ked his mouth..

hi TopChinese,

Before you let a stranger suck your cock, u make the stranger take a HIV test?

[TopChinese]

He's a buddy... someone I've known for a while now. I did it out of support for him because he was a little nervous with the results (and the prick) after an incident last Christmas. We both passed the test with flying colours... and celebrated upstairs..

Anyway, the HIV test will not guarantee 100% safety as there is a window period before HIV antibodies become detectable. Accepting the results from a stranger does not give you the excuse to indulge in unsafe sex. With the current incidence rates, it is way too risky to bareback with someone you do not know.

[Guest sucker]

He's a buddy... someone I've known for a while now.

....

With the current incidence rates, it is way too risky to bareback with someone you do not know.

Hi TopChinese,

You seem to hint that you bareback this buddy? Did you?

[HendryTan]

From AsiaOne at http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNew...0719-18942.html

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Probe into person who knowingly spread HIV

This could be the first such case in Singapore. -AsiaOne

Thu, Jul 19, 2007

AsiaOne

The Ministry of Health is looking into a case of an HIV-positive person who has knowingly infected another through sex, in what could be Singapore's first such case.

This person's partner was not told of the risk of contracting the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes Aids, according to a report in The Straits Times today.

The Ministry has declined to say more about the case.

Under the Infectious Diseases Act, it is an offence for someone who knows he is HIV-positive to have sex with another person. If found guilty, the person could be fined up to $10,000 and jailed for up to two years.

Report of this case comes two days after the news that most adults in Singapore who are infected do not know it, and some are being treated wrongly in hospitals.

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, a trend which is consistent with an UN Aids estimate.

If accurate, this would mean that Singapore has about 9,000 infected adults, much more than the official figure of 2,852 people, including 25 children, who are HIV-positive, and 1,547 with Aids.

More worryingly, neither the patients in the study nor their doctors were aware.

Infected men outnumbered women 15 to one and all were being treated for other medical conditions.

As the study was done anonymously, none of the infected patients was traced and all will remain undiagnosed unless they undergo a HIV test, said Senior Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Information, Communications and the Arts) Balaji Sadasivan, who disclosed this on Tuesday.

The Minister, who was speaking at the launch of a workplace HIV/Aids education programme, called it a serious problem with implications for patients, healthcare workers and hospitals.

So far, there has been no report of anyone being charged with deliberately spreading HIV to another person.

But nine men have been punished for lying about their sexual history when donating tainted blood, which could have compromised the safety and integrity of blood stocks here. They were jailed between and 15 months in the last 16 years.

Dr Balaji on Tuesday singled out three kinds of patients who may be undergoing treatment while unaware of their HIV status.

The least serious: a patient who seeks treatment for myopia or short-sightedness and has Lasik treatment which does not have an impact on his condition. His health does not suffer directly from the missed diagnosis, but he has lost an opportunity to be treated early for HIV infection.

More serious: in treating a patient's symptoms, doctors may unknowingly prescribe drugs that worsen his ability to fight disease.

For example, the patient may be given steroids, which reduce his immunity to disease and could trigger HIV-related infections.

Then, there are the patients whose symptoms may be totally HIV-related. But because they have been misdiagnosed, they receive the wrong treatment.

Dr Balaji said many of those at risk refuse to get tested for HIV, fearing the stigma associated with Aids.

Doctors are also not allowed to conduct HIV tests on patients without their consent.

Dr Balaji stressed that he was not pushing for mandatory testing, but urged those at risk to get themselves tested.

Efforts have been made in recent years to ensure that at least the spouses of HIV-positive patients - if not also their extramarital sex partners - are told about their illness.

Since July 2005, the Ministry of Health has been tracing and informing the spouses of infected patients who refused to come clean.

In the last six months of 2005, the ministry had to break the news to 51 spouses, at least two of whom were later found to be infected.

Last year, the ministry had 18 names on its list of spouses to be told. Ten were informed, of whom six have been tested negative. Health authorities are following up on the other eight.

Aids activist group Action for Aids (AFA) encourages patients through support group meetings to tell their partners about their condition, and most do so, said its executive director Lionel Lee.

[TopChinese]

Under the Infectious Diseases Act, it is an offence for someone who knows he is HIV-positive to have sex with another person. If found guilty, the person could be fined up to $10,000 and jailed for up to two years.

Here you go... there is no difference even if you are using a condom. The Act states that it is criminal for a HIV positive man to have any form of sex. Even wanking. Or just oral. The only defence is if your partner knows of the risks prior to sex and consents to it willingly.

[reflection]

For clarity of the Infectious Disease Act...read http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/non_version/cgi...59724020-000520

Sexual intercourse by person with AIDS or HIV Infection

23.

[Asura]

But nine men have been punished for lying about their sexual history when donating tainted blood, which could have compromised the safety and integrity of blood stocks here. They were jailed between and 15 months in the last 16 years.

I am looking at this... It says the you have to declare some sexual history. I don't know if they would ask whether are you gay. I cannot donate blood, so I don't know.

If they ask, would healthy gay ever declare that they are gay? I would think that those people at blood bank being discriminate against PLUs. But would a healthy gay go donate blood? Would there be a risk?

[harylok]

I personally have seen HIV positive people in local saunas!!! Please dont ask me why I dont expose because the issue here is not why but how you are going to protect yourself!!!!!

The Act states that it is criminal for a HIV positive man to have any form of sex. Even wanking. Or just oral.

This case, PLU masseur who is HIV positive and provide "extra" to his clients will be penalized too.

* will not disclose further details. *Hint: C.T area

[Guest Guest]

Not quite sure but i heard that masseurs are suppose to take a HIV test every 6 months or so?

[TopChinese]

Not quite sure but i heard that masseurs are suppose to take a HIV test every 6 months or so?

Registered masseuse.

[harylok]

Not quite sure but i heard that masseurs are suppose to take a HIV test every 6 months or so?

Yes, regular checkup for Masseur who works in the Health Center is compulsory. But this may not be the case for masseur who works in those Foot Reflexologies & body massage shops (i.e. Chinatown) that one must go for periodical AIDS and other STD checks. *** I am pretty sure abt this"

Question is that how the law wants to protect the customer's interests & safety? Seriously no consumer wants to catch this diseases.

Presumingly, the masseur is a AIDS carrier, can he still continue to work as in this service line?

What is the cause of action to have a proper control over such setup?

Does a masseur needs to be certified and go for medical check prior working in such setup?

Not forgetting that, the masseur is using his hands to touch the client's body.

At least, the dept. must request the masseur to go for a blood test /w medical health proof.

Note: Criticism by Singapore's minister of state for health, Balaji Sadasivan, who said the advocacy group Action for AIDS was "not doing enough" to fight the spread of the disease. AIDS activists in Singapore have urged authorities to curb what they say is an "alarming" rise in the number of gay men infected with HIV on the island.

[Guest Guest]

The MOH should put up the list of HIV carriers name and photos in the newspaper so as to warn others.

[reflection]

As far as I know, HIV carriers still can work in any profession or vocation as long as there is minimum risk of bodily fluid contacts with others.

Hence, a HIV+ person can be a lawyer, teacher, masseur, odd job worker, sales rep, etc.

Registered masseurs are subject to MOH requirements for routine blood tests but not for freelancers.