An escort who is HIV +

[Walker1]

You need to wise up. As I mentioned earlier, regardless that "new" infections may have gone down, or that MSM may have increased, the bottom line FACT is that the GRAND TOTAL number of MSM people who are HIV-positive in the aggregate unfortunately still reflects and remains at a whopping 20% of the MSM community.

 

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I might have missed the link, but are you saying MSM community has 20% rate of HIV? That is pretty high -almost on par with some African nations. That is almost 1 in 5-scary statistics. Is this in certain areas or throughout the US in MSM communities?

[+ oldNbusted]

cdc.gov: HIV Among Gay and Bisexual Men

 

CDC seems to think it's around 10%. They include MSM in the numbers even though they say gay and bisexual.

[+ WmClarke]

I might have missed the link, but are you saying MSM community has 20% rate of HIV? That is pretty high -almost on par with some African nations. That is almost 1 in 5-scary statistics. Is this in certain areas or throughout the US in MSM communities?

BUT A HIGH QUALITY PAMPHLET FROM HIS DOCTOR SAYS SO!

[+ sniper]

There are 1.1 million people in the US with HIV, from all sources combines. Even if you assumed every single case was MSM, 20% rate would mean there are only 5.5 million MSM in the country. That's simply not credible.

[evensteven]

Even if you assumed every single case was MSM, 20% rate would mean there are only 5.5 million MSM in the country. That's simply not credible.

 

How would you know though? (unless you've had sex with millions of guys yourself?)

 

Seriously though, all these #'s are just estimates, including both 20% of MSM and the 1.1 million figure. People should stop treating them as absolutes and freaking out. Yes, @twinkboylover28, it's a high percentage. Yes, it's a serious problem. Yes, people should try to be careful and take steps to protect themselves and others because it's a serious health condition, even if drugs make it manageable. But there's nothing really new here, so why get hysterical?

[twinkboylover28]

http://healthland.time.com/2010/09/26/study-20-of-homosexual-men-are-hiv-positive-but-only-half-know-it/

 

http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Q206241.html

 

http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Q198488.html

 

We're all on the same team. I think it's noble to spread AWARENESS of the astronomically high number regardless if it's "nothing new." Even if it was 10% instead of 25%, 1 out of 10 is still startling. I think we do the community a big disservice when we try to minimize the numbers and/or claim things are getting better.... when at the end of the day an astronomical percentage of the community is HIV-positive.

[+ oldNbusted]

We're all on the same team. I think it's noble to spread AWARENESS of the astronomically high number regardless if it's "nothing new." Even if it was 10% instead of 25%, 1 out of 10 is still startling. I think we do the community a big disservice when we try to minimize the numbers and/or claim things are getting better.... when at the end of the day an astronomical percentage of the community is HIV-positive.

 

OK, got it, it satisfies your ego to go on so, even if you are factually just wrong. But let me be clear, if your messaging implies this is a 'gay' problem or a 'sex' problem, or a 'gay sex' problem, we are not on the same team.

[twinkboylover28]

OK, got it, it satisfies your ego to go on so, even if you are factually just wrong. But let me be clear, if your messaging implies this is a 'gay' problem or a 'sex' problem, or a 'gay sex' problem, we are not on the same team.

 

That's riiiiight.....my ego "gets off" on "going on" about spreading AWERENESS regarding the current astronomical rate of HIV-positive infections in the MSM community.

 

Not only is your screen name a rather accurate representation of who you are, but may I add you sound very angry as well.

 

I'm not going to take YOUR "bait" and deflect the issue to a "gay problem" or "Sex problem;" however, that was a very good (although typical and predictable) try!

 

Let me be clear, anyone who studies statistics and facts can render an educated decision and determine whether-or-not HIV is a "gay problem" by simply studying and taking into account the percentage of the population that are MSM compared to the rate of HIV-positive people in said community.

 

That's what so profoundly beautiful about facts, statistics, and forensic. Facts, statistics, and forensics don't lie, aren't biased, and don't sugarcoat the issue based on one's political view.

 

My facts are correct. You haven't provided squat to rebuff them. I, on the other hand, have provided several links, not-to-mention referenced my HIV-specialist who is a renowned MD in the HIV community practicing for over 30-years with his own private practice dealing primarily with the gay community.

 

It's interesting the "push back" this topic receives, when at the end of the day everyone should be on board in spreading awareness especially on an issue that so profoundly affects our community.

 

Thank you for joining the team and spreading AWARENESS.

Edited November 14, 2017 by twinkboylover28

[+ sniper]

Actually your facts aren't correct and we did rebuff them. The rate is half of what you said it is.

[twinkboylover28]

Actually your facts aren't correct and we did rebuff them. The rate is half of what you said it is.

 

Fake news!

[marylander1940]

Would u set up a session with an escort who is HIV + and if so what sexual practices would you engage in?

 

Usually they keep it private because I guess it would be bad for business.

 

You can always use a condom, go on PrEP or do both.