please share your thoughts..

Hell no!

No way~~~~

It can be done, with a certain level of caution and understanding.

I agree and would only add this...and true love....

Yeah, but if I'm not mistaken I read the other day that most people with an HIV infected partner end up being infected as well after a longer period of time, in spite of safety and precautionary measures.

I wouldn't go there.

This.

no,probably not!(HIV)
Friendship is another thing,of course!

For you, some excellent information if you are considering entering into a serodiscordant relationship...


There is no way for a sexually active person to be 100 percent certain that she/he is protected from HIV infection or any other sexually transmitted infection (STI). However, there are many ways to significantly reduce risk of transmission, even for an uninfected person in a sexually active relationship with someone who is HIV-positive.

Many studies have been conducted on serodiscordant couples, meaning that one partner is HIV-positive and the other is HIV-negative. Growing evidence suggests that as HIV medicines become more efficacious, HIV-positive individuals taking antiretroviral medications are significantly less likely to transmit the virus to a sexual partner than someone not taking medication. In fact, in a study of almost 3,000 monogamous serodiscordant couples, it was found that with the use of antiretroviral therapy, only 3.4% of sexually active couples would transmit HIV from the infected to uninfected partner over a period of 100 years. Risk is reduced even further when the following qualifications are met:

The HIV-positive partner complies fully with doctor’s instructions for antiretroviral medications and is evaluated regularly by her or his treating provider. This is crucial, because even a temporary slip-up in the HIV-positive individual’s medication regimen may facilitate rapid virus replication, thereby increasing viral load.
The HIV-positive partner’s viral load has been undetectable for at least six consecutive months.
Neither partner has any additional STIs. Having another STI can facilitate HIV transmission.
Risk of transmission varies with viral load, which is entirely unique to each individual. Consistent and correct condom usage is key to lowering transmission risk in mixed status couples, regardless of viral load. Condoms are highly effective in preventing the transmission of HIV, but sometimes fail. Those failures are most often due to user error. To reduce condom failure, try the following:

Only use water- or silicone-based lubes.
Never oil-based ones such as petroleum jelly, cooking oil or shortening, or hand-lotion as they weaken the latex and can cause breakage.
Keep condoms away from heat or direct sunlight.
Check the expiration date and the package. Condoms that are too old or expired, or have packaging that appears to be weathered or deflated, need to be thrown away.
Carefully open the condom with your fingers, trying not to tear it with your fingernails (or teeth).
HIV can complicate relationships in many ways. Not only is HIV highly stigmatized, but it can also be difficult to manage. However, under the close supervision of a good physician, you and your partner can be safely sexually active. If you need more help or want to talk about risks and options further, reach out to your primary care provider or your partners HIV specialist. If you’re a Columbia student, contact Medical Services on the Morningside campus or Student Health at the Medical Center to schedule an appointment. Information and support for Columbia students, including HIV testing and other resources, are available from the Gay Health Advocacy Project (open to all students, regardless of sexual orientation). Finally, don’t forget to check out the Columbia Morningside Safer Sex Map for free condoms and other goodies for you and your partner to enjoy.

http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/dating-someone-whos-hiv-positive

Yah. As long as we are not injured at that time. It will spread thru blood effective one

Ah, but for those who said ''hell no''.

What would happen if he/she that you loved so dearly/married/ etc... accidentally became infected through a blood transfusion or received it from occupational exposure?


Hmmm. Thoughts or would just leave them high or dry.

2Kids Mom. You happy I posted something...lol

No.

For those who said hell no, I assume they would end the relationship. If you can't handle something there's no need in staying around for it. I guess it sounds cold-hearted, but if I was in that situation, I'd much rather the person left rather than stick around and act weird or unsupportive.

at this point in life,, no

but at this point in life, Im probably too picky to 'date' most people if there is an expectation of sex..

now, if 'date' , only means platonically hanging out,,, sure

I would not leave them,we would work through it.,as I would hope someone would do for me.

Bahahahahahaha...just saw this...

I would. Imagine if you were already into the person. Then it would feel too difficult to leave them. No illness could keep me from being with someone. There's still an awful lot of stigma about it. I don't think they should feel they're an outcast. Wow. If I walked out on a lover, just because he told me he had this, I'd be second-guessing myself. There are certain precautions I can use. It wouldn't change my love for them.

:-)no

I'm one of those that said no... But what your asking is a totally different situation.

No I would not start a New Relationship with someone that was HIV positive.

But if I was already in a relationship with someone that had actually been infected through a blood transfusion then it would be a different issue. For you have already been with that person there is a bond there and your in love with them.. It would be no different then if it was cancer. I would stick by them.

But in no way would I start a new relationship with someone I knew was HIV positive prior to having that bond or love with them.

plz never hate those people they HIV+. becasue its also a human they want freinds.

If I knew they were positive before we got together. No I have other things in my life that need me healthy and take precedence. As to the second posting of the question about if I was with someone who was accidentally infected by blood transfusion. I'd have myself checked regularly and get a good lawyer. Cause that would mean someone effed up and that hospital is going to be paying for that **** up so that she/or we could afford to get the medical treatment needed to live a happy healthy life.