
Originally Posted by
Mike Dura
I get checked twice a year. I generally use protection but on occasion that little monkey within throws all caution to the wind. Did you know that HIV is actually not likely to be transmitted? Moreso for males. If I had sex with an HIV+ woman there would be like a 1 in 300 chance I'd catch it from her. If she had a high viral load (e.g., in the first six months or in the later stages of AIDS) the chances are greater. The real thing you have to wory about is hepatitus because it's easier to catch.