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Have You Decided That Sex Is Not For You?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

A lot of The Times when we seroconvert , things come into play that prevent us from having sex or enjoying the gratifications of human stimulation.
Has this happened to you?

February 26, 2024 (edited)
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Members opened up about how HIV has affected their sex lives, with experiences ranging widely from complete celibacy by choice to... Read more

Members opened up about how HIV has affected their sex lives, with experiences ranging widely from complete celibacy by choice to rediscovering intimacy after initial fear or medical challenges. Several members shared practical solutions that helped restore their sex drive, including testosterone injections or topical treatments for low hormone levels, adjusting antidepressant medications with their doctors, and recognizing that being undetectable removes much of the anxiety around transmission. A recurring theme was the importance of self-compassion and personal agency, whether that means embracing celibacy for faith or healing, finding joy in solo intimacy, or working through medical side effects and past trauma to reclaim sexual connection with understanding partners.

A myHIVteam Member

I was the same as you but now my sex drive is back and it's really high

February 26, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Love sex, but the older I get the more I realize that it's not the quantity but quality and more about being a way of connection. But sometimes I would rather sleep. Miss cuddling and spooning alot though and that can lead to.....

March 1, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Yes I decided that 24 years ago when I was diagnosed. Not worth going to jail for. I warn others about having sex with HIV. Yes I would tell my partner I got it but what would stop them from going to the cops and saying I didn't tell my status? People these days are nasty and I won't risk my freedom.

February 27, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

I don't have that issue as I approach 40 and my drive is still the same since I was a teen. On some rare occasions, it's a mental block that stop me from enjoying. Easy come, easy go I suppose...

February 26, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

I’m living my life I’m having sex but condoms only

February 26, 2024

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