Dear Jay
I find condoms uncomfortable, any suggestions?
James
Answer: Hi James
I am glad you are persevering with condoms as they are the only way of protecting you from HIV during virginal or anal sex. Condoms come in all different shapes and sizes- colours and flavours. We have a huge selection of closer fit, larger and XL condoms that you can experiment with- just give us a call and arrange a time to pop in.
Jay
Dear Jay
Somebody told me yesterday that there is now a cure for HIV and AIDS?
Answer: Hi anon
Unfortunately there is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Medical advances have meant that there is treatment for people who have HIV so that they can live as normal lives as possible but a cure is a long way off due to the complexities of the virus and the way it mutates. People who start treatment for HIV have a lifespan beyond that, that we can predict. Although there are often side affects to treatment, recent advances have made severe side affects more rare.
Yours, Jay
Dear Jay
Is it possible to get HIV from sharing knives and forks and glasses from my friend who has HIV himself?
Mike- Sandwell
Answer: Dear Mike
You cannot catch HIV this way. Outside of the body HIV is very weak and does not survive. The only ways to catch HIV are through sharing injection works or from unprotected (not using a condom) vaginal or anal sex. It is also possible for a pregnant woman to pass HIV onto her baby.
Jay
