How does HIV affect your sexual choices?

Question

By 'choices' I mean the sex acts you perform, who you perform them with and the environment you are seduced in....

I left the phrasing of my question open for a wide range of answers. No judgments.

Answer 1

I think you meant to say "The THREAT of HIV infection" not to sound as if you were accusing anyone of having or transmitting HIV, right?


Well not anymore. I'm in a monogamous, committed relationship, but yes...previous to this relationship, it most certainly did.

Answer 2

AIDS has been the most devastating disease in
recent history. An estimated 50 million people have
been infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS,
and about three million of whom die every year. In
the Asia-Pacific Region, about one million people
were newly infected with HIV in 2001.
Despite significant international attention, the
disease continues to spread. One of the chief
reasons is a lack of knowledge. A recent United
Nations study found the vast majority of the world’s
young people have no idea how HIV is transmitted
or how to prevent infection.
Misinformation, myths and ignorance about the
disease allow the virus to spread and contribute
to the stigma and discrimination surrounding AIDS.
How can someone get HIV?
HIV can only be transmitted through blood, semen,
vaginal fluids and breast milk. The majority of people
in Asia have become infected through unprotected
vaginal sex and sharing contaminated needles and
syringes to inject drugs.


MYTH: "I don't have to worry about AIDS because I'm not gay."
FACT: Heterosexual intercourse is the primary mode of (HIV) transmission worldwide.
Source: www.UNAIDS.org, December 2000

MYTH: "You can't get AIDS from oral sex."
FACT: HIV is transmitted through all forms of unprotected sex, including oral, vaginal and anal. And it doesn't matter whether the sexual act is being performed by a man or a woman.
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention, Summer 2000

MYTH: "You can tell if someone has HIV by looking at them."
FACT: A person can be HIV-positive and not show any symptoms for many years.

MYTH: "Shooting up is the only way drugs lead to AIDS."
FACT: While sharing needles remains one of the surest ways to get HIV, any drug use can put you at risk for the virus by altering your behavior and allowing you to do things you normally wouldn't. Remember, steroids, pot (marijuana), crack and alcohol all fall under this category.

Best thing is safe sex or have one partner and keep that one partner. No bed hopping
Also I dont care if you are gay, straight bi or tri
Don't just jump the first chance you get... life is longer than people think so take your time. love and trust but play it safe

Answer 3

for me,
no hiv sex period!

if you are in a relationship and it happens,
and you stick together , i understand.

unfortunately , in the gay community , there are those who
feel it's o'k to get around, and not think of their hiv status ,
or disclose the fact it is positive.

i require a status before i proceed!

Answer 4

HIV will affect if they have same relationship with another.Choose your partner who is reliable for this relationship and make protection for the same.

Answer 5

You always have to wear protection........ i'd say that'd be it!

unless you find another positive partner

Answer 6

It doesn't. I always use safe sex.