If undetectable why do we have to disclose these laws make things worse I read a story on the news were the man was undetectable and wore a condom but was jailed and his face and named blasted on the news really makes me angry
And regardless of proof, just being charged gets published around here. And legal costs to defend oneself are easily four digits of not five. Honestly I prefer poz4poz.
I asked this question 3 years ago. Many people have joined since then.
About 75% of my friends before my diagnosis ran for the hills. To them I no longer exist. I agree, unless they're going to be a sex partner, they have absolutely no need to know my HIV status or… read more
I want to know, are people really disclosing each and every time they have sex. I was talking to my ex last week and he gave me the impression at least people in his circle of friend do not disclose their HIV status when having encounters or relationships. The discussion started because I had mentioned that I was interested in sleeping with someone that I have a casual thing with but we haven't had the talk and I was thinking about not pursuing it any further. He seriously made me feel dumb… read more
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I'm scared to let my fam know I am hiv positive... it breaks my heart not having the courage to tell them I know my mom would back me up but it's my dad im scared of he will disowned me an kick me out...
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.u allready know..your the one that has to live with it..I think it's best if u just don't share it!..why hurt them..it only makes life uncomfortable..nobody should tell everything!
What do u think about disclosing your status? Did u disclose yours to family and friends or u only disclose to your partners what are the pros and cons of disclosure
Very helpful thanks
Has your HIV status made a difference in your dating life?
I was dating too much after my ex boyfriend. My status was not a hinderance. I’m no longer looking to date just to love myself and stay emotionally healthy.
It’s hard but as long as you take your meds everything will be ok. You can’t live in fear all the time. That will put a wedge between you and your partner. To be safe have them to use prep. Set… read more
For those of you who have disclosed your status to your family, how did you do it and how did they take it?
For those of you who have not, why not?
When I told friends one disappeared and a few distanced themselves after attempting to console me, 2 stuck around and educated themselves. This made me feel like it's a burden at first. I did tell my… read more
I alwys felt uncomfortable, because everyone would gather and i feel terrible sitting around people that speak negatively , sometimes when im in a taxi and i hear people talking about A.i.ds and H.i.v… read more
I was talking to my therapist about HIV disclosure to potential sex partners and he told me about a organization that defends PLWH against prosecution
They have some good suggestions to help prove you disclosed your HIV status. But they admit it NO GUARANTEE even if you do everything correctly and tell your sex partners about your status that you won’t still be prosecuted
Here are some of the suggestions they gave on their websites:
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It is awkward, but having proof that… read more
Stay undetectable, also know the state laws