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My fiancé wants me tested for HIV – should I agree?

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Auntyji, I am getting married. My fiancé has asked me to get tested for HIV. He says everyone should get it done before marriage. I am too shocked. Riya (23), Orrisa.

Zika: Top five facts

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Zika was recently confirmed as a sexually transmitted disease. However, very few people know what it actually is. These five facts will help clear your doubts about Zika.

HIV/AIDS: top five facts

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HIV/AIDS is the scariest of all STDs. The virus damages your immune system so badly that eventually you could die. But there are many things you can do to protect yourself from it. Find out all about HIV and AIDS in the top five facts.

I had unsafe sex, do I have HIV?

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Hello Auntyji, I had unprotected sex. It just happened somehow. How can I find out if I have contracted HIV? I am very worried. Please help me out. Prashant (27), Agra.

My ex now says he has HIV – am I infected?

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My ex-boyfriend just told me that he may be HIV+. He said he was at risk before he met me. Now he wants to take a test. I should too, right? I am so worried, angry, confused and frankly a little afraid as well. SG (27), Delhi.

Telling others you're HIV+: do's and don'ts

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If you’re HIV-positive, it can be very scary to open up to others and tell them you’re carrying a life-threatening virus.