Why would my husband need an HIV test?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody has said this clearly so I will. HIV is not a "gay" disease anymore. Our gay brothers take care of themselves. It's not stigmatized at all and there are measures that can be taken and are often discussed.

So, if this is about extramarital sex, i doubt he's with a man.

And nobody's called troll. So I will.

This is so absurd it reeks of virtue signaling. You can argue whatever you want but according to government. 68% of all new HIV cases are gay or bisexual men. What percent of that group makes up the US population. Even a generous demograph is at most 5% of the US population. We want to to talk internationally that is different.

https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/about-hiv-and-aids/who-is-at-risk-for-hiv/

Right, if you take men who have sex with men and women who have sex with men who have sex with men and IV drug users, you get the annual number of new cases pretty darn low.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody has said this clearly so I will. HIV is not a "gay" disease anymore. Our gay brothers take care of themselves. It's not stigmatized at all and there are measures that can be taken and are often discussed.

So, if this is about extramarital sex, i doubt he's with a man.

And nobody's called troll. So I will.

it primarily effects gay men. liberals have gone overboard with the over correction. Women who get infected with HIV primarily get it from men who don’t tell them they have HIV.



stigma exists for a reason. HIV should be stigmatized. The obsession with have a stigma free society is dangerous.

I’m not as liberal as i used to be because liberals are insane.

And there are many gay and bisexual men married to women who don’t know they are—when they cheat with men and have sex once in awhile with their wife to keep up the charade—she’s in danger.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody has said this clearly so I will. HIV is not a "gay" disease anymore. Our gay brothers take care of themselves. It's not stigmatized at all and there are measures that can be taken and are often discussed.

So, if this is about extramarital sex, i doubt he's with a man.

And nobody's called troll. So I will.

it primarily effects gay men. liberals have gone overboard with the over correction. Women who get infected with HIV primarily get it from men who don’t tell them they have HIV.



stigma exists for a reason. HIV should be stigmatized. The obsession with have a stigma free society is dangerous.

I’m not as liberal as i used to be because liberals are insane.

And there are many gay and bisexual men married to women who don’t know they are—when they cheat with men and have sex once in awhile with their wife to keep up the charade—she’s in danger.

But, to add to this, it's the nature of male homosexual sex that makes HIV spread high risk - specifically rough sex involving bleeding. You can still get it from heterosexual sex but just not as easily as anal sex and needles.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody has said this clearly so I will. HIV is not a "gay" disease anymore. Our gay brothers take care of themselves. It's not stigmatized at all and there are measures that can be taken and are often discussed.

So, if this is about extramarital sex, i doubt he's with a man.

And nobody's called troll. So I will.

it primarily effects gay men. liberals have gone overboard with the over correction. Women who get infected with HIV primarily get it from men who don’t tell them they have HIV.



stigma exists for a reason. HIV should be stigmatized. The obsession with have a stigma free society is dangerous.

I’m not as liberal as i used to be because liberals are insane.

And there are many gay and bisexual men married to women who don’t know they are—when they cheat with men and have sex once in awhile with their wife to keep up the charade—she’s in danger.

But, to add to this, it's the nature of male homosexual sex that makes HIV spread high risk - specifically rough sex involving bleeding. You can still get it from heterosexual sex but just not as easily as anal sex and needles.

Eh. The risk of female to male transmission during vaginal or oral sex is incredibly low and female to male is pretty damned low even during anal.

Men typically get it from receiving anal from other men or needles. Women typically get it from men and even then likely during anal sex or from needles.

It doesn’t mean it’s impossible to happen in the other circumstances but the chances are really low.

Part of removing the stigma is appropriately (remember when people thought you might get hiv at the grocery store if someone with it handled produce?) is understanding the risk factors regardless of how uncomfortable that may mean about who and why people get a disease. The times have changed, we can be direct and matter of fact about HIV.

[Anonymous]

I get hepatitis and HIV panels every time I’m asked at a physical. It’s a good idea even if there’s little to no risk.

I did once test positive for something associated with Hep B and my husband and I had a really awkward convo where each of us knew we hadn’t cheated. But then it turned out the association wasn’t only from Hep B.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most likely because you’re not in monogamous relationship of 20 years. He’s traveling for work? Go get an std panel.

This. Everyone is saying there are innocent explanations, but if it were for a visa, or life insurance, or some mandatory annual what-have-you, OP wouldn't be finding this out this way. Someone who finds out they have to take an HIV test for whatever unexpected non-sexual reason would likely comment on that to their partner in conversation at some point.

Pp here- I just had a physical two weeks ago and don’t think I mentioned that I was tested for HIV. It I was and I’m negative and it’s no big deal. It is much better for public health for it to become a routine test so people know their status.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He's gay op. Snoop and watch real closely before saying anything. You will find what you're looking for..also get tested asap.

You know that straight men have sex with other men right?

lol nah didn’t know that 🫥

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody has said this clearly so I will. HIV is not a "gay" disease anymore. Our gay brothers take care of themselves. It's not stigmatized at all and there are measures that can be taken and are often discussed.

So, if this is about extramarital sex, i doubt he's with a man.

And nobody's called troll. So I will.

This is so absurd it reeks of virtue signaling. You can argue whatever you want but according to government. 68% of all new HIV cases are gay or bisexual men. What percent of that group makes up the US population. Even a generous demograph is at most 5% of the US population. We want to to talk internationally that is different.

https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/about-hiv-and-aids/who-is-at-risk-for-hiv/

That’s a lot. It’s more gay people than black men.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe he was just curious?

This makes no sense.

I have to agree w/this.

HIV isn’t on the top of people’s minds line it once was.

He likely is cheating on his business trips.

Or maybe he suspects you have cheated…..?

[Anonymous]

I was pregnant with our third child when my husband of 12 years dropped the bomb on me he was HIV positive. Said he had a one night stand 3 months prior. Never in a million years thought he could do such a thing. Keep your guard up. Praying for you. Thankfully I was negative and my baby was fine. I am now happily remarried.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was pregnant with our third child when my husband of 12 years dropped the bomb on me he was HIV positive. Said he had a one night stand 3 months prior. Never in a million years thought he could do such a thing. Keep your guard up. Praying for you. Thankfully I was negative and my baby was fine. I am now happily remarried.

Omg. I’m so sorry and glad that you are okay now.

[Anonymous]

Is there an upcoming surgery? My plastic surgeon makes everyone take one.

[Anonymous]

When I was trying to conceive 12 years ago I opened my records one day and discovered my blood panel had included an HIV test. I had not requested it or been aware my doctor planned to run it. It sounds like in your case, however, it was specifically HIV testing info he brought home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was pregnant with our third child when my husband of 12 years dropped the bomb on me he was HIV positive. Said he had a one night stand 3 months prior. Never in a million years thought he could do such a thing. Keep your guard up. Praying for you. Thankfully I was negative and my baby was fine. I am now happily remarried.

OMG! How traumatic! So glad you and the baby were okay.

[Anonymous]

The amount of people not requesting an HIV test at least every few years because they are “happily married” is astounding since the rate for infidelity is quite high. Get tested!