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  • How long does an HIV test take?
  • False positive HIV test?
  • HIV from oral sex with no condoms?
  • HIV positive and wondering about flu shots
  • Oral sex, STIs,... and braces
  • Monogamous couple: Stop using condoms?
  • HIV conversion sickness?
  • No rejected blood donations = No HIV?
  • Condoms with nonoxynol-9 (N-9) – do they increase HIV risk?
  • Should I get tested for HIV?
  • HIV from a needle stick?
  • Signs and symptoms of AIDS
  • HIV-positive visitor — What are the risks?
  • Why can't men who have sex with men (MSM) donate blood?
  • How effective is at-home HIV testing kit?
  • What STIs are "testable" and who is infected, anyway?
  • HIV transmission through urine?
  • PrEP covered by student health insurance at Columbia?
  • HIV prevention with PEP, PrEP, and ART medications
  • Relationship with HIV positive man — Can I have kids?
  • HIV transmission risks from anal fingering
  • Does protection matter if both people have HIV/AIDS?
  • Condoms protect against HIV?
  • Safer sex with someone who is HIV positive
  • Terrified about possible HIV transmission

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