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News India Live, Digital Desk: There was a time when on hearing the name HIV or AIDS, an image of fear and death was created in people’s mind. It was considered a disease that meant the end of a normal and loving life. Especially, people thought that if someone got HIV, his sexual life was over forever.
But, today times have changed, and medical science has changed even more. Today’s truth is that HIV is no longer a death sentence, but a manageable chronic disease, just like diabetes or blood pressure. And the biggest question – can an HIV positive person live a healthy and active sex life?
So the short and simple answer is – yes of course! But there are some very important conditions and precautions associated with it, which are very important to know and adopt.
The ‘magical’ medicine that changed everything: ART Therapy
The name of the biggest revolution in HIV treatment is Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)It is a combination of several medicines, which an HIV positive person has to take every day.
- What does it do? These medicines prevent the HIV virus from growing and spreading in the body. Due to this the number of viruses (called viral load It is said that it becomes very less in the blood.
What is the meaning of U=U? This is the real game changer
When a person takes ART therapy regularly, within 6 months the viral load in his blood reduces so much that it is undetectable in normal blood tests. this situation “Undetectable Viral Load” They say.
And this is where the biggest miracle of science comes out, which U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) Known as.
- This means: If a person’s viral load is undetectable, he or she may pass the virus to his or her HIV-negative partner during sex. UntransmittableThis has also been acknowledged by the largest health organizations around the world, such as WHO. This is a huge ray of hope for millions of people living with HIV.
These 4 rules are very important for a healthy sex life
Although science has progressed, there is no scope for carelessness. It is very important to keep these things in mind for a healthy and safe sex life:
- No carelessness in medicines: U=U is beneficial only when you take your ART medicines at the right time every day without skipping a single day. Skipping even one dose may increase the viral load.
- Using condoms as your best friend: Even if your viral load is undetectable, experts still recommend using condoms. Why?
- Apart from HIV, it protects you from other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like syphilis, gonorrhea etc.
- This gives an additional layer of security.
- Talk openly with your partner: It is very important to talk honestly about your HIV status with your partner. With this, both of you can together take the right decision regarding your relationship and health. Truth and trust are the foundation of any relationship.
- PrEP: Protection for HIV-negative partners: Medical science has created a very effective medicine even for HIV-negative people, which can be PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) They say. It’s a daily pill that an HIV-negative partner can take, which reduces his or her risk of getting infected by up to 99%.
Are marriage and children possible?
Yes! Today, with the right medical advice and treatment, HIV-positive people can marry and have healthy, HIV-negative children.
last thing
Remember, HIV is no longer a disease that one has to live with in fear. With the right information, regular treatment, and a few precautions, a person living with HIV can live a long, healthy, and loving life. The real fight is not with the virus, but with the fear, confusion and misinformation related to it.