Had unprotected sex with 2 guys at different times and found out later that they both were HIV+. I have had numerous HIV tests over a 2 year period and they have always been negative. This has been over 5 years now.
2006-07-18 03:03:51 · 22 answers · asked by xtreme_chance 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Yes.
There are at least two possible reasons:-
Guys who are circumcised are much less likely to catch HIV during sex because the virus is primarily transmitted through the soft portion of skin which is removed during circumcision. There are whole tribes in parts of Africa where circumcision is practised where the men don't have HIV/AIDS even though the surrounding tribes (who don't circumcise) have got it in truckloads. Even if their own women have it, the men seem to be resistant because the virus can't get in.
The other is almost freaky but I saw it on a medical documentary a couple of years ago. The documentary featured a gay guy who had survived HIV/AIDS even though he had unprotected sex with a large number of infected partners, all of whom had since died of AIDS.
They investigated his DNA and immune system to find out why.
It turns out that his ancestors must have been infected with - and survived - the Black Death in the Middle Ages (The Plague). Apparently the inherited resistance to the plague is sufficiently similar to the resistance to HIV that he didn't get infected.
Only you know if you're circumcised but if your are of European descent then the plague thing is also a possibility. All I can suggest is that you don't push your luck and stick to safe sex from now on!
2006-07-18 03:04:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people develop these antibodies within 3 months of infection. In rare cases, it can take up to 6 months. It would be extremely uncommon to take longer than 6 months for antibodies to develop.
Getting tested earlier than 3 months may result in an unclear test result, as an infected person may not yet have developed antibodies to HIV. The time between infection and the development of antibodies is called the window period. In the window period people infected with HIV have no antibodies in their blood that can be detected by an HIV test. However, the person may already have high levels of HIV in their blood, sexual fluids or breast milk. HIV can be passed on to another person during the window period even though an HIV test will not show that you are infected with HIV. So it is best to wait for at least three months after the last time you were at risk before taking the test. Some test centres may recommend testing again at 6 months, just to be extra sure.
It is also important that you are not at further risk of getting infected with HIV during this time period. The test is only accurate if there are no other exposures between the time of possible exposure to HIV and testing.
The only way to know for sure whether you are infected with HIV is to have an HIV antibody test. It is not possible to tell from any symptoms.
there is a period when you have hiv that you dont have any symptoms ...my guess is you do have hiv..
2006-07-18 03:33:35 · answer #2 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first, you are one lucky S.O.B, however you seem to be an idiot, why the unprotected sex in the first place? Too big of a risk isn't it? Why chance something like that? Get smart....use the condoms! Also, as from what I understand, HIV can remain undetected for as long as 10 years, so you aren't out of the woods just yet, but good luck to you, and REMEMBER the condoms!
2006-07-18 03:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by ndussere 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HIV can be in your system for 6-10 years before it shows itself.
You can also become a carrier of HIV without ever developing it-
Go to a Doctor ASAP
Why are you having unprotected sex in this day and age???
You are crazy
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/5/1680_50172.htm
http://www.thebody.com/nmai/acute_infection.html
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/std/hiv.html
http://www.mnaidsproject.org/learn/basics.htm
2006-07-18 03:06:21 · answer #4 · answered by Utopia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can have sex with a person infected with HIV and still not get infected! I would be scared to have sex though with someone with the virus and risk the chance - but just because you have sex with them does not mean you will get the virus from them! but please remember to use protection because you can get the virus easily!
2006-07-18 03:06:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are negative on a test and it has been more than 6 months since the activity then you are fine. However, I hope that you consider the importance of using protection to prevent STDs and unwanted pregnancies.
2006-07-18 03:06:28 · answer #6 · answered by Keith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible. I heard something like the person may not be contagious at certain points throughout the disease but, you can never know when that is. Also I've heard that some people bodies can kill it off as it enters their body. Not sure how true this is.
2006-07-18 03:09:45 · answer #7 · answered by Mom of 5 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible, but you can also not get HIV by keeping your legs shut.
You might also find that your back pain will go away without a matress strapped to your back.
2006-07-18 03:06:01 · answer #8 · answered by Pat F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people develop antibodies within 3 months of infection. In rare cases, it can take up to 6 months. It would be extremely uncommon to take longer than 6 months for antibodies to develop.
However - Don't be daft, don't be silly. Get that condom on your willy!
2006-07-18 03:11:46 · answer #9 · answered by Quester 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your worried, then maybe you should think about going to get tested. Honey, I know sometimes it just hard in the heat of the moment, but next time make sure your both wearing condoms.
2006-07-18 03:06:06 · answer #10 · answered by laciarlene89 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋