I have fallen in love with a man that is HIV+ and I'm HIV-. But I have fallen in love with him what should I do? I have know him for about 10 years now. He got HIV from needing blood because of a gun shot. Please help me!?

 

The most important thing for you is to learn everything about AIDS.  If you really love him, you can both live a healthy life if you follow his doctor's treatments and stay informed about the virus.  Good luck! What is HIV and AIDS?  HIV, is a virus that kilss your body's 'CD4 cells."  CD4 cells (also called T-helper cells) help your body fight off infection and disease. AIDS, the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is a disease you get when HIV destroys your body's immune system. Normally, your immune system helps you fight off illness. HOW DO YOU GET INFECTED WITH HIV? HIV is spread through blood, semen, vaginal secretions and breast milk. Contact with these fluids puts you at risk for HIV infection. HELPFUL LINKS: http://www.youthaids.org http://projects.psi.org/site/DocServer/Get_Tested.pdf?docID=581 http://projects.psi.org/site/PageServer?pagename=gettested Breaking The Myths Spread the truth, not a rumor. You CANNOT get HIV: By working with or being around someone who has HIV. From sweat, spit, tears, clothes, drinking fountains, phones, toilet seats, or through everyday activities. From insect bites or stings. From donating blood. HOW CAN YOU AVOID INFECTION? Don’t share needles and syringes used to inject drugs, steroids, vitamins, or for tattooing or body piercing. The surest way to avoid transmission of sexually transmitted diseases is to abstain from sexual intercourse Correct and consistent use of the male latex condom can reduce the risk of STD transmission. However, no protective method is 100 percent effective, and condom use cannot guarantee absolute protection against any STD. The more sex partners you have, the greater your chances are of getting HIV or other diseases passed through sex. Condoms lubricated with spermicides are no more effective than other lubricated condoms in protecting against the transmission of HIV and other STDs. In order to achieve the protective effect of condoms, they must be used correctly and consistently. Incorrect use can lead to condom slippage or breakage, thus diminishing their protective effect. Inconsistent use, e.g., failure to use condoms with every act of intercourse, can lead to STD transmission because transmission can occur with a single act of intercourse. Don’t share razors or toothbrushes because of the possibility of contact with blood. For more info click here HIV Non-Profit Organizations: http://hiv.org/info/non-profit.htm