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Can a woman give HIV to a man during vaginal intercourse?

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Yes. If the woman is infected, HIV is present in vaginal and cervical secretions (the wetness in a woman's vagina) and can enter the penis through the urethra (the hole at the tip) or through cuts or abrasions on the skin of the penis. The presence of other STDs can increase the risk of transmission. The correct and consistent use of a latex condom or female condom can reduce the risk of transmitting HIV during vaginal intercourse.
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Why can marriage exist only between a man and a woman?

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The natural structure of human sexuality makes man and woman complementary partners for expressing conjugal love and for transmitting human life. Only a union of male and female can express the sexual complementarity willed by God for marriage. This unique complementarity makes possible the conjugal bond that is the core of marriage.
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Is it safe for a man using Propecia® to have sexual intercourse with his pregnant wife?

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Yes, it is safe for a man using Propecia® to have sex with his pregnant wife. The pregnant woman must not ingest the pills, or even handle the actual pills, or any liquid form of finasteride during her pregnancy, because Propecia® is easily absorbed through the skin. Propecia® could potentially harm a male fetus, especially if taken during the third trimester of pregnancy when the sexual organs are developing.
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Can I get HIV from having vaginal sex?

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Yes, it is possible to become infected with HIV through vaginal intercourse. In fact, it is the most common way the virus is transmitted in much of the world. HIV can be found in the blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, or vaginal fluid of a person infected with the virus. The lining of the vagina can tear and possibly allow HIV to enter the body. Direct absorption of HIV through the mucous membranes that line the vagina also is a possibility.
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How likely is an HIV-positive woman to infect her baby?

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Approximately one-quarter to one-third of all untreated pregnant women infected with HIV will pass the infection to their babies during pregnancy or childbirth. But this risk is significantly reduced if the mother is treated with AZT (during pregnancy, labor, and delivery) and her baby receives AZT during the first six weeks of life.
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How often should I have intercourse?

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The frequency of intercourse generally should be that which the couple considers most enjoyable. However, during the time of the moth when ovulation takes place, the most advantageous frequency of intercourse is every other day (i.e., every 48 hours). The reason for this interval is that sperm should survive for 48 hours within the woman's reproductive tract and the egg should be subject to impregnate for 12 to 24 hours.
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My counselor is a man but I'd feel more comfortable working with a woman, what can I do?

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Many people enter treatment accepting what they are given or told. If you have special needs of concerns you can make them known to the provider at the time you call for an appointment or when you meet with the therapist for your initial appointment. Most providers are sensitive to your needs and if they don't agree with you they will explain their reasons.
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Why does the Catholic Church teach that marriage can exist only between a man and a woman?

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Marriage, as both a natural institution and a sacred union, is rooted in the divine plan for creation. The fact that marriage can only exist between a man and a woman is a truth woven deeply into the human spirit. The Church's teaching on marriage expresses a truth, therefore, that can be perceived first and foremost by human reason. This truth has been confirmed by divine Revelation in Sacred Scripture.
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What unique contributions does marriage between a man and woman make to society?

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Marriage is the fundamental pattern for male-female relationships. It contributes to society because it models the way in which women and men live interdependently and commit, for the whole of life, to seek the good of each other. The marital union also provides the best conditions for raising children: namely, the stable, loving relationship of a mother and father present only in marriage.
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Question: Can I get HIV from having vaginal sex?

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Yes, it is possible to become infected with HIV through vaginal intercourse. In fact, it is the most common way the virus is transmitted in much of the world. HIV can be found in the blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, or vaginal fluid of a person infected with the virus. The lining of the vagina can tear and possibly allow HIV to enter the body. Direct absorption of HIV through the mucous membranes that line the vagina also is a possibility.
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Can I use Man Slide during sexual intercourse?

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Man Slide is intended as a personal lubricant. Man Slide can be used during sexual intercourse if desired; however, we do not recommend the use of Man Slide with condoms or spermicides.
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Can any woman or man belong?

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No. Only women with specific Masonic affiliation may become members, and men who are Master Masons are eligible. A petitioner must be of good moral character, believe in a Supreme Being, have attained the age of 18, be willing to assume the obligation of the Order, be able to participate in the Ceremony of Initiation,
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Can a woman harass a man?

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Yes. There are clear criteria to determine sexual harassment and the gender of the parties involved is not, in itself, a primary determining factor.
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What if it just the woman's word against the man's?

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We know such cases are more difficult but perhaps the CPS should provide trained special prosecutors for such cases who can deal with the myths about rape that the defence inevitably run.
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Back to Top On the rosaries, why do you ask if it is for a man or a woman?

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We have many center medals and metal crucifixes to choose from. Not only do we choose ones to match the beads and parts that you have selected, but we also try to choose ones that we think will be more to the taste of the gender of the person that will be using the rosary. Some centers in particular are more obviously feminine (more fancy and ornate), and we will not choose one of these if we know that the rosary is for a man.
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MAN OR WOMAN. WHICH BREATHES BETTER?

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i would appreciate something in the range of comparison between differences in athletic breathing for men and women. regardless of equality claims, it seems that reality discovers subtle differences in all other areas. perhaps there are none but at this point i am unsure. thanks for the spinning article it should be very helpful to your readers. by the by, i prefer the CLEAR PASSAGE strips which i feel are an improvement upon the original product.
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CAN A HIV POSITIVE MAN GET MARRIED?

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A HIV positive man can get married provided he informs his HIV positive status to his future wife, and she is still willing to marry him knowing all the facts.
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If a HIV+ woman became pregnant, would the baby be born with the virus?

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Until recently the chance of a positive woman having a positive baby was about 1 in 4. A women thinking about pregnancy with access to new drug treatments can reduce the chances of having an infected baby to almost no risk at all (around 2%). For some women this is still too much of a risk, for other women it is not. Every woman has the right to make her own decision about babies.
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CAN A HIV POSITIVE WOMAN HAVE CHILDREN?

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Yes, a HIV positive woman can have children. The pregnant HIV positive woman has a 60% chance of delivering a HIV negative child even with no medical intervention. The chance of her delivering a HIV positive child is 40%. This can now be reduced to a 2% chance of delivering a HIV positive child with medical intervention during the last three months of pregnancy, during labor and delivery and by making the right infant feeding choices for the baby.
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Question: How would one know if a baby born to an HIV positive woman has the HIV infection?

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Answer: Most children born to HIV positive mothers carry HIV antibodies from the mother in their blood. These take about fifteen months to disappear. Only after that will an HIV antibody test show whether the baby is, in fact, infected with the HIV, or not. In less developed countries, the chance of a baby born to an HIV infected mother being infected is about 40 percent.
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How will vaginal surgery affect sexual intercourse after surgery?

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Vaginal intercourse should be postponed until about 6-8 weeks after surgery and as advised by your doctor. After you have healed completely, you should be able to resume intercourse as before surgery. Once prolapse and incontinence are treated and the recovery period is complete, many women notice improvement.
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How is a man's skin different from a woman's?

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Men typically have thicker and oilier skin than women. This combined with thicker facial hair facilitates beard growth. In producing more sebum (oil), men are less prone to wrinkles and fine lines. The down side however is that this excess oil can easily clog the pores and lead to blackheads, spots and blemishes. Daily cleansing is important to remove excess oil, dirt and grime to keep the skin clean and healthy.
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Why Would a Woman Stay With a Man Who Raped Her?

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The answers to this question are very complicated. Many women believe it is part of their "wifely duty" to have sex with their husbands, even if it is violent sex against their own will. Many religious doctrines do outline sexual acts as a "duty" for wives. In addition, it is only recently that the law has begun to offer wives protection from their husband's sexual attacks, and many people may be unaware that wife rape is a crime.
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Q14. Under Islamic law, why is a woman's share of the inherited wealth only half that of a man?

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The Glorious Qur'an contains specific and detailed guidance regarding the division of the inherited wealth, among the rightful beneficiaries. The Qur'anic verses that contain guidance regarding inheritance are: There are three verses in the Qur'an that broadly describe the share of close relatives i.e. Surah Nisah chapter 4 verses 11, 12 and 176.
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Why can’t a woman be more like a man?

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Because everyone would spend their lives getting drunk and having indiscriminate sex too often and not EVER tidying up. The human race would have died of dirt and disease before anyone got around to discovering penicillin or the wheel.
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