Vaginal sex and the risk of HIV transmission | aidsmap
WEBIf the HIV-positive partner is taking antiretroviral treatment and has a fully suppressed viral load (‘undetectable’), the risk of HIV transmission through condomless vaginal intercourse is zero.. The PARTNER study recruited 548 heterosexual couples where one partner had HIV and fully suppressed viral load on antiretroviral treatment. During a median follow-up period of 1.3 years, the ...
What draws gay men to slamming: the rush, pleasure or kinship?
WEBJan 13, 2023 — Gay and bisexual men living in the Netherlands reported intense rush, less sexual inhibition, pleasure and kinship among the perceived benefits of slamming in a master thesis titled ‘Meth, Sex, Health and Pleasure’ from Utrecht University. Slamming is the intravenous injection of crystal methamphetamine (also known as …
Female-to-female sexual transmission of HIV - Aidsmap
WEBKey points. The risk of female-to-female sexual transmission is extremely rare, with only a handful of reported cases. HIV-positive women who identify as lesbian may have acquired HIV through injecting drug use or sex with men. Transmission is possible through sharing of sex toys and exposure to blood during sex.
What does ‘reactive’ mean when testing for HIV? | aidsmap
WEBIf you have been tested for HIV infection, you may be told that the result is ‘reactive’. While this is sometimes described as a ‘positive’ result, it could be a false positive. The result indicates that the test has reacted to something in your blood and this should be investigated further. It does not necessarily mean that you are HIV ...
How likely is mother-to-child transmission of HIV? - Aidsmap
WEBTransmission from pregnant women with diagnosed HIV has fallen to 0.3% and 0.2% in the UK and France respectively. In 21 countries in sub-Saharan Africa surveyed in 2019, the transmission rate varied between 2 and 25%. The countries with the best figures were Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa and Namibia (all below 5%).
CD4 cell counts - Aidsmap
WEBYour CD4 cell count gives you an indication of the health of your immune system – your body’s natural defence system against pathogens, infections and illnesses. CD4 cells are sometimes also called T-cells, T-lymphocytes, or helper cells. Your CD4 cell count is the number of blood cells in a cubic millimetre of blood (a very small blood ...
Biktarvy - Aidsmap
WEBBiktarvy is a medication used to treat HIV. It is a combination of three separate antiretroviral drugs in one pill, taken once a day. It combines 50mg of bictegravir, 200mg of emtricitabine and 25mg of tenofovir alafenamide in a purplish-brown tablet with ‘GSI’ on one side and ‘9883’ on the other side of the tablet.
On-demand PrEP is highly effective, but some may find it confusing
WEBJul 8, 2020 — On-demand PrEP is also known as event-based PrEP or PrEP 2-1-1. It involves taking two tablets 2 to 24 hours before engaging in sex, taking a single tablet 24 hours after the first two, and another tablet 24 hours after that. On-demand PrEP using daily Truvada was shown to be highly effective for gay and …
Diabetes and HIV - Aidsmap
WEBChronic inflammation (ongoing activation of the immune system) in response to HIV infection may also raise the risk of diabetes. This dysfunctional response of the immune system can harm organs and body systems. HIV treatment and a healthy lifestyle help reduce inflammation but can’t completely eliminate it.
WEBNucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) Emtricitabine 200mg capsule 1 Common: Nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, indigestion, headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, raised liver enzyme, amylase or creatine kinase levels, raised blood sugar and triglyceride levels, rash, itching, skin darkening, insomnia, abnormal dreams