I knew about condoms, and their use in protecting against HIV infection @A myHIVteam Member. Each time I tested HIV negative, I would say to myself that I would do better to use condoms every time.

What worked for me was testing HIV+. After that, there was no question regarding condom use. Too bad I couldn't learn that prior to HIV infection.

Just about everyone I told this grim tale ultimately tested HIV+ themselves. We are not as clever as we think.

It is quite possible. But truthfully what can you do about it if you don't have the proof? Even if you did, what's the point? One of the first questions my friends asked me was "do you know who you got it from?" Even if I did, why bother? I'd rather focus my energies on staying healthy. Considering I tested POZ in 1991, I'm pretty sure that I've been doing the right thing.

@A myHIVteam Member . Not to be crude , but the little head (or hole) always does the thinking for the big head , in the heat of the moment . ( I will apologize in advance to those might be offended by my response. I have eloquence of a baby gorilla . 😁)

While HIV is our common thread here, I would feel the same about any infectious desease. Anyone who would intentionally give someone hepatitis, herpes, COVID, or even pink eye, is a shit of a person.

@A myHIVteam Member I made sure that condoms were a requirement until I fell deeper into my drug addiction then there were no rules