My hairdresser just learned that she has HIV. Should we do anything differently? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 8, 2009 - 10 answers

RidiculousHypotheticalQuestion: If someone were to drink a mouthful of HIV/AIDS infected blood, what would the chances of becoming infected be? (This was spawned from one of those ridiculous back-and-forths, about infected candy, at work.)
posted by P.o.B. on Aug 18, 2008 - 12 answers

Calling ikkyu2: How is a clinical diagnosis of AIDS (as distinct from HIV infection) made? [more inside]
posted by inoculatedcities on Feb 5, 2008 - 6 answers

As part of my Peace Corps application procedure, I have been asked to do some volunteer work with an organization that assists people with HIV and AIDS. [more inside]
posted by bryanzera on Dec 12, 2006 - 6 answers

Why doesn't anybody care about HIV/AIDS in the US anymore? [more inside]
posted by onepapertiger on Jun 22, 2006 - 33 answers

What is the best way to respond to an acquaintance who reveals he has been recently diagnosed with HIV? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 1, 2006 - 17 answers

Is it a good idea at the moment to have a viral PCR test for HIV 10 days after being exposed to risk? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 1, 2006 - 15 answers

Are anonymous HIV tests in New York State really anonymous? In particular, I've heard that clinics/labs that determine that someone is HIV-positive are required to report that information to the state; wouldn't that make anonymous HIV testing not so anonymous after all?
posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2005 - 9 answers

What is the current scientific consensus on the risk of a man contracting HIV from a positive woman through standard sex? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 5, 2005 - 12 answers

What's involved in getting a full STD screening? Where do you go? How much does it cost? Can it be done anonymously?

I have led a foolish life, and it's finally become neccessary to see if the damage is permanent. Is there anything else that somebody who has engaged in a lot of high-risk activities should have checked before proceeding on with life?
posted by anonymous on Dec 23, 2004 - 14 answers