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June 16, 2019
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Members expressed frustration that dating while HIV-positive remains stigmatized despite undetectable viral loads meaning the virus cannot be... Read more

Members expressed frustration that dating while HIV-positive remains stigmatized despite undetectable viral loads meaning the virus cannot be transmitted, with many feeling the general public remains unaware of this crucial medical milestone. Several members shared painful experiences of being accepted for casual encounters but rejected for serious relationships, describing how potential partners seem willing to engage physically but unwilling to commit emotionally or long-term. A recurring theme was the desire for genuine connection beyond hookup culture, the exhaustion of navigating superficial cyber dating, and the challenge of finding partners who truly understand that undetectable equals untransmittable.

A myHIVteam Member

Yes, I do. So many gay men that know about being undetectable is, still have issues about having a long term relationship with someone HIV+, but will not have a problem with having me fuck the shit out of them for one night without a condom. It seems that one night stands are not complicated to be with someone who's HIV+ ( at least with me). Most guys are not willing to give me the chance of a long term relationship. I still don't understand why to this day. Is there something about my looks that gives them the reason to think that I can't be a faithful partner. Do they feel that communication is impossible to have with me or I will not be willing to work things out with them? I still don't know. What I do know is that I don't worry about it anymore. I take control of what I'm willing to do someone. Since I'm so picky about who I have sex with, most guys are not willing to get together if sex is not on the table. I have noticed that there are guys who want to have phone sex (not my cup of tea) I'm a hands-on type of guy & calling each other all kinds of derogatory names including the (N) word is not my way of a good time.

June 18, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

Rickschott: what is a bareback drug, I need to be educated.

June 21, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

I don't seem to find guys to explore more than sex. That's why I'm still single. I don't jump into bed with just anybody.

June 19, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

Your worth more than that. Im at that point where I would like this to be real. Its almost like playing a video game this cyber dating. I cannot commit to a computer or smart phone screen. We need to talk face to face early in our cyber dating rotation. It needs to feel real. Why is it so hard to find someone close enough to you to explore possibilities.

June 18, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

yes i believe it still their and gay guys really shouldn't spit up in the air cause it might come back to them just as it has happened to alot of guys who were on that side of the fence...

June 16, 2019

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