From Everyday Health…

If you’re in a new relationship with someone who has HIV or you’ve recently found out that your longtime partner is HIV positive, you may be experiencing a whirlwind of emotions — possibly fear, sadness, or even anger, depending on the context. You may be concerned that you’ll get HIV from your partner or wonder how being with an HIV-positive person will affect your relationship or daily life.

As you begin to emotionally adjust to your situation, it’s important to get the facts about being with a partner who has HIV. Certain fears about having an HIV-positive partner may be outdated, but there may also be precautions you weren’t aware of that you could take to avoid HIV

Here are some questions you may have if your partner has HIV, and answers from leading experts on the virus.