Monday, July 14, 2008

HIV


Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus (a virus belonging to the viral family Retroviridae) that can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a condition in humans in which the virus attacks immune cells (cells that fight against foreign pathogens/antigens) and hence a person’s ability to fight against infections & diseases slowly diminishes and person ultimately dies of a disease which could be as simple as TB.

An HIV positive test result does not mean that a person has AIDS. HIV transmission is ONLY an INFECTION whereas AIDS is a disease developed by a person living with HIV. AIDS is the final stage of HIV infection and it can take as long as 10 YEARS.

The four major routes of HIV transmission are unprotected sexual intercourse, contaminated needles, breast milk, and transmission from an infected mother to her baby at birth.

HIV (virus) can transmit from one body to another ONLY by Blood or Semen.

It can not transmit even through Saliva. If HIV-infected patient coughs or smooches and another person is exposed to that, the virus still can not transmit because concentration of virus particles in sputum is almost nil & exposure to air anyway kills virus in fraction of seconds.

Exposure of less than 1 second in air kills the HIV.

If an HIV-infected person gets an injury and he is bleeding, the virus can transmit to another person only if another person has a cut/wound in his body & that too when blood from both person comes in contact with each other.

Many people continue to live healthy, happy lives more than 10 years after testing positive for HIV. The bottom line is that testing positive for HIV is not a death sentence. Treating body well, following doctor's instructions and maintaining good mental health are simple steps one can take to manage his health.

Saturday, May 31, 2008

A commitment to life...




Love_relationship is a commitment to life -- to the best that 2 people can find and bring out in each other. It offers opportunities for sharing and growth no other human relationship can equal, a physical and emotional joining that is promised for a lifetime. Within the circle of its love, Love_relationship encompasses all of life's most important relationships. Both lovers are each other's best friend, confident, lover, teacher, listener, and critic.

There may come times when one partner is heartbroken or ailing, and the love of the other may resemble the tender caring of a parent for a child.



Love_relationship deepens and enriches every moment of life. Happiness is fuller; memories are fresher; commitment is stronger; even anger is felt more strongly, and passes away more quickly.Love_relationship understands and forgives the mistakes. It encourages and nurtures new life, new experiences, and new ways of expressing love through the seasons of life. When two people pledge to love and care for each other in relationship, they create a spirit unique to themselves, which binds them closer than any spoken or written words.Love_relationship is a promise, a potential, made in the hearts of 2 people who love, while takes a lifetime to fulfill.


Believe in yourself and your feelings…

Someone, somewhere is made for each of us




In the Gay world, either guys are not ready to be in a true relationship or they rush into a relationship and then after a very short time are parted.
Well, most of the time, gay-relationship can not be a long-term because guys do not know what is necessary for a successful and long-lasting relationship.
We can not say that there are some "Rules: Pyar Ka Superhit Formula". But we should consider a few facts before getting into a relationship.


Most important thing is to know about ourselves on such matter. Means, one should know that why, how and when he wants a relationship. What he wants in his partner? Is he really serious about relationship and if YES then is he ready for that?

What do you feel about him? How important is he to you?And the other way around, how does he feel about you and how important are you to him?

Unless you are always open and honest to each-other and communicate with each-other without any hesitation/fear/shame, then your relationship is doomed from the start.

Relationship is not only about romantic nights and lovely days. Two people can not naturally live together without disagreements and day-to-day little problems. So it's essential that both people care enough about each-other that they are willing to make compromises.

Even though it is not necessary, it is really helpful in a relationship if two guys are compatible to each-others in terms of family back-ground, financial status, looks etc - which is the main point in an arranged marriage.


If two guys share a common set of beliefs, values and goals then it makes relationship's challenges much easier for them. They can understand each other in a better way.
And last but not the least your own belief in the importance of a RELATIONSHIP itself.

THIS IS WHAT I WANNA TO SHARE WITH MY FRIENDS...


Love, an emotion so strong that you would give up everything. To just feel it once, to know that you are part of something special... to know that you can feel what love really is. Love doesn't just fill your heart, it overflows into your whole body and soul. Love is greatest strength and everybody in search of that love, A TRUE LOVE, which starts from hearts, not from eyes…A love that does not demand any physical or emotional thing from other. After all, If love has demands/conditions, it is not love because the moment another step outside set of conditions and perceptions, love evaporates.


My idea of relationship is a committed, live-in-relationship which can last for whole life.. A beautiful dream with my other half, who cares about me... A family with my best friend, who makes me his first thought and first action of every day and last thought and last action of everyday... A home with my love of life, who understand me completely and support me fully through all the ups and downs of life.

Are you waiting for any special dream lover?
Well, you should not because it happens only in movies. Do not live in Dreams. Be practical.

Its very difficult to tell that what type of guy is ideal for relationship?
But definitely an ideal lover would be just a normal guy-next-door, who is willing and serious about life long commitment... An emotionally mature, caring, understanding, possessive, committed, loving and open hearted guy, who can appreciate the fact that there is more to a person than his outer looks alone… A guy, who knows the true meaning of commitment and have enough ability to make a decision and stand by it. After all there is no future in any relationship, the relation lies in the man who holds the relation. Falling in love with someone is easy, but developing and being in a committed relationship is very tuff.
I believe that every individual has some special quality in him. That’s why every guy is a special guy. If you really believe in love then stats, looks, location do not matter. Most important thing is that one must have love, care and sentimental for his partner. One should be ready to take efforts for a relationship where both can grow together with love and affection for each other.
He should be comfortable with his sexuality and feel that being Gay is not just M2M sex. Yes SEX is necessary but its not just physical contact, it’s the most wonderful way of sharing deeper emotions of two person. We love so many people in our life – parents, siblings, close friends, partner... But physical love makes a lover’s love most important.
I do not believe in famous terms of gay world – Top/Bottom. I think that if someone is in love then he can do anything and top or bottom things really do not matter.

I have learnt that if you have thousands reasons to settle down with a guy, there will be thousand plus hurdles to it. But if you believe in LOVE, then you can never stop dreaming and trying to have your LOVE of LIFE. Believe in yourself and your feelings…
Be happy and spread Love in every heart!