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Hello, hello all… Today’s Q.T.&.I. (Queer Tips & Info) is very important for me cos there are a lot of Gay men out there that are really clueless when it comes to fucking men that are HIV positive and there is a lot of incorrect information out there so I’m setting the record straight on today’s topic: Viral Load.
The Viral Load is how much HIV is in the body of someone that is positive. The VL can be high, low or “undetectable”. If the VL is high there is a higher chance of the person getting sick and more chance they will pass on HIV if they have unprotected sex.
So actually the VL is how infectious someone with HIV is. If their VL is low it is less likely the will pass on HIV to others.
If someones VL is “undetectable” DOES NOT mean there is no HIV there. This just means that the test is not sensitive enough to measure the low levels. This does not mean that having unprotected sex with someone whose VL is “undetectable” is safe, it is always risky and a condom should always be worn.
I just thought I would clear this up cos sometimes people don’t have a fucking clue what they are talking about and that just annoys the crap out of me. If you would like any more information on STD’s or any other kind of sexual advice please got to the
Terrance Higgins Trust Website where you will find LOADS of free info and support groups you can join.
Laterz……..
