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Doctor,
I am an 18 year old male, and have recently been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. This has little relevance to this thread as i already understand the disorder. It is relevant, however, to know that OCD causes thoughts of anxiety, and one of my biggest fears is acquiring HIV/AIDS. I've had multiple sexual partners, each of which i've trusted extremely well. I have no worries about this, however, i've always wanted to know the exact odds of someone acquiring HIV through an act not related to sex. I do live in KS, so i understand the risk for me is extremely less than for someone lets say in California or New York. Your input would be well appreciated.
Thanks,
Johnny
I am an 18 year old male, and have recently been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. This has little relevance to this thread as i already understand the disorder. It is relevant, however, to know that OCD causes thoughts of anxiety, and one of my biggest fears is acquiring HIV/AIDS. I've had multiple sexual partners, each of which i've trusted extremely well. I have no worries about this, however, i've always wanted to know the exact odds of someone acquiring HIV through an act not related to sex. I do live in KS, so i understand the risk for me is extremely less than for someone lets say in California or New York. Your input would be well appreciated.
Thanks,
Johnny
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